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CRIME
Police charge student with DWI after campus crash By JOHN SUTTER The Breeze
A JMU student was charged with driving under the influence after police said he crashed his car into the back of an unmarked JMU Police Ford Explorer early Saturday morning. Matthew Craig Barr, , of Purcellville, Va., will make his first According to police, Matthew Craig Barr, appearance in Rockingham/ 22, was charged Harrisonburg with a DWI after crashing his car into General District Court on an unmarked police Monday. car. According to Virginia State Police Trooper D.M. Fisher, the JMU Police vehicle was stopped at a red light at the corner of Bluestone Drive and Duke Drive on JMU’s campus. “He noticed a vehicle approaching at a high rate of speed,” Fisher said.
“There’s a whole other world out there.”
Godfrey Vincent
Brillian Muhonja
sophomore anthropology major
Josh Fine
Swahili and Africana studies professor
RETELLING AFRICA
African Student Organization’s presentation breaks racial and cultural stereotypes By RYAN PLATT The Breeze
Josh Fine isn’t like many other JMU students. He didn’t grow up in Virginia. In fact, he didn’t grow up in the United States. Fine was born in Swaziland, a tiny nation in southern Africa and spent the first years of his life living in countries like Uganda and South Africa. Fine’s parents were volunteers in the Peace Corps serving throughout Africa. While he is a U.S. citizen, in his mind, he is African. Fine spoke on Monday night along with several professors and other students at the African Student Organization’s presentation of “Where the Worlds Meet” in the Festival Ballroom. The program highlighted the Africana Studies program and gave an inside look at specific stories and personalities encompassing the JMU community. The presentation was interactive — the discussion opened up to include the many African international students in attendance. About students came to the presentation to hear tales of migration and courage, and to catch a glimpse into the African world. Professor Brillian Besi Muhonja, a Kenya native who teaches Swahili and other
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topics regarding Africana, said the term “Africana” refers to the continent as a study and does not end where the border ends. “Africana studies are a study of black people all across the world,” Muhonja said, highlighting the point that Africans have an influence everywhere. A major theme throughout the night was many Americans don’t seem to know what goes on outside of U.S. borders. The presenters stressed there is world out there asking to be seen and experienced. “Everyone comes through school, everyone has an education,” Fine said to the audience. “But everything you see is just from the United States, from Mexico, from Canada. There’s a whole other world out there.” Fine was just one of many speakers who told of his experiences coming from an African culture to a very different U.S. culture. And in most cases, it’s a difficulty. “When I first got here, no one really understood where I was coming from or where my vision was coming from. It shocked me,” he said. The differences between cultures, according to Fine, could be frustrating at times. “Nobody knew where I was from, and I got questions that my friends and I laughed about and dreaded back home,” Fine said. “
‘Did you have lions in your backyard? Did you ride elephants to school?’ I even had a girl ask me, ‘Do you speak African?’ ” But Fine is not alone. Several African students spoke during the event in between speakers to give their input of what it’s like being an African in America. Kofi Boafo is one of those students. Boafo is a sophomore integrated science and technology major who, came to JMU to further his education. His goal is to eventually return to Africa and help his homeland. “I wanted to study ISAT because of the energy program, because Africa has such problems,” said Boafo, who plans on returning to Ghana after graduation to work on developing a strong energy source for Ghana. But students are not the only part of the Africana picture at JMU. Professor Godfrey Vincent from the history department is from Trinidad and Tobago and related stories of his journeys to the traveling tendencies of the African people. “My journey to the U.S., to New York, to Baltimore, from Baltimore back to New York, then finally to Virginia is like the African people,” Vincent said. “They’ve been traveling all over the world, they are see AFRICA, page 4 PHOTOS BY MEREDYTH KIMM CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER
SGA
Delay for special election By KALEIGH SOMERS The Breeze
The night before the former SGA Vice President of Student Affairs appeared in court, president Andrew Reese questioned the necessity of the secondin-command position. Brock Wallace, the former VPSA, resigned from the position Nov. . In Harrisonburg/Rockingham General District Court on Wednesday, Wallace’s open container violation was dropped and his underaged possession of alcohol charge was amended to public swearing or intoxication. If Wallace completes community service hours, the public intoxication charge will be dismissed. Wallace’s previous probation is unaffected, he told The Breeze. Reese said the decision on whether to hold a special election won’t be made until the third week of the spring semester, rather than rushing the process in the final weeks of this semester for the empty position. “My thoughts behind this were that the powers and responsibilities of the
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“Africana studies are a study of black people all across the world.”
history professor
see CRIME, page 4
A JMU student was charged with felony grand larceny Monday for allegedly stealing another student’s laptop. On Monday, Sun Hwi Yun, , of Woodbridge, Va., allegedly stole a laptop from ISAT between : a.m. and a.m. after the victim left her laptop in class, according to Lee Shifflett, JMU chief of police. The laptop is a pink HewlettPackard valued at $. Sun Hwi Yun, 20, Yu n s a i d allegedly stole a Wednesday laptop from ISAT 1301 on the morning h e h a d n o of Nov. 15, according comment. Shifflett to police. said the victim placed her laptop on the seat next to her in class, and at the end of class, she left the room and forgot her laptop was there. After the victim went back to the room, she contacted police when she saw the laptop was missing. JMU Police reviewed surveillance footage and saw a person leaving with a backpack that resembled the one that the missing computer was in. Shifflett said the footage revealed the suspect entered a bathroom with the backpack and exited the bathroom without the backpack. Police searched the bathroom and found the backpack without the missing computer in it. Yun was identified in the surveillance footage and JMU Police contacted him later that day. According to police, Yun originally denied he stole the laptop, but after further questioning Shifflett said Yun confessed stealing the laptop. Yun led police to his Hoffman Hall dorm room where he turned over the stolen laptop, Shifflett said. The laptop has been returned to its owner. Yun is scheduled for a first appearance in Rockingham/Harrisonburg General District Court on Nov. . According to police, eight laptops have been stolen on campus during the fall semester and only one has been recovered.
“Africa lives in a modern age with computers and Internet and skyscrapers.”
see SGA, page 5
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NEWS Home sweet home
Some JMU parents purchase houses and condos instead of renting.
FOOTBALL
Freshman linebacker suspended JMU football starting linebacker, redshirt freshman Stephon Robertson, is suspended for the team’s regular season finale this Saturday at the University of Maine. Head coach Mickey Matthews made the announcement Wednesday that Robertson will be forced to sit out as a result of an incident during the fourth quarter of last Saturday’s game against No. College of William & Mary. Robertson was flagged for a personal foul after striking an opposing player’s head. Replays showed Robertson may have been provoked, but he was the only player who the referees penalized. Robertson was not kicked out of the game, and the Dukes went on to beat the top-ranked Tribe, -. Robertson has been a vital component of the Dukes’ defense this year, as he is tied with fellow linebacker redshirt junior Pat Williams for the team lead with tackles. The two players rank in a tie for eighth in tackles among Colonial Athletic Association players. Robertson also boasts a team best . tackles for loss, one sack and three forced fumbles. JMU currently ranks fourth nationally in scoring defense, giving up just . points per game, and eighth in total defense, surrendering an average of . yards per game. The first-year player has twice been named CAA Rookie of the Week this season. His first recognition came on
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OPINION Party plans
As minority leader, Nancy Pelosi is working to unify the Democratic party.
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The Dukes will be without a vital part of their defense Saturday. Freshman linebacker Stephon Robertson is suspended for the final game for his role in an incident during Saturday’s game against the College of William & Mary.
Sept. after he posted tackles and forced the game-sealing fumble in the Dukes’ shocking - win over Virginia Tech. He won the award again on
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SPORTS The future is now
Redshirt freshman takes over offense in season finale.
Sept. after tallying more tackles in JMU’s - win over Liberty University. — staff reports
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LIFE Cooking craze
New downtown cupcake shop will sell a variety of designs.
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n A good Android phone: Google’s Android software now appears on phones from every carrier and in almost every smartphone size imaginable. Verizon’s Motorola Droid 2 is among the best current examples of what Android can do, with its slide-out keyboard and fast processor; Sprint’s Samsung Epic offers the same hardware formula with the addition of faster 4G WiMax data service. n Xbox Kinect: Microsoft’s Xbox 360 game console seems new again with this $149.99 addon, which lets you control the action in games by just waving your arms and legs around and making simple gestures in the air. Just make sure your living room has enough space for it. n Amazon Kindle: If you’re going to buy an e-book reader, Amazon’s now-just-$139 Kindle has the advantage of a wide and growing variety of Kindle apps for computers and phones that allow you to keep reading even if the Kindle device itself goes out of style.
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POLICE LOG Larceny
n On Tuesday, an employee
reported theft of a handicap access switch, valued at $110, from Wilson Hall. n On Sunday, a student reported theft of an iPod, valued at $100, from the D3 Lot.
Property Damage
n On Tuesday, an employee
reported damage to a metal sliding gate in the Warsaw Avenue Parking Deck, resulting in $2,500 worth of damage. n On Friday, an employee reported damage to the rear quarter panel of a vehicle in the C16 Lot, resulting in $500 worth of damage. n On Sunday, a student reported damage to driver’s side window of a vehicle in the D3 Lot, resulting in $250 worth
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n On Saturday, a student
reported damage to a bathroom wall in Potomac Hall, resulting in $150 worth of damage. n On Saturday, a student reported damage to a wooden door and lockset in Weaver Hall, resulting in $100 worth of damage. n On Monday, a contractor reported damage to a concrete mixer in the Port Republic construction area, resulting in $100 worth of damage. n On Tuesday, an employee reported damage to a handicap access switch in Wilson Hall, resulting in $25 worth of damage.
Alcohol and Drugs n On Friday, a student
received a possession of marijuana charge, a drunk in public charge
and an underaged possession charge on Devon Lane. n On Saturday, a student received a drunk in public charge and an underaged consumption charge by Mr. Chips. n On Saturday, three students received drunk in public, underaged posession and underaged consumption charges at the Godwin bus stop. n On Saturday, a student received an underaged consumption charge in Eagle Hall.
Other
n On Tuesday, a student
was charged with posessing identification of another in AnthonySeeger Hall. n On Sunday, a student reported an unknown suspect hacking into an e-mail account in Potomac Hall.
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IN BRIEF HARRISONBURG
Rockingham Cooperative purchase links campus
Report finds some parents opt to buy a home for their child, rather than rent
Rockingham Cooperative purchased Rockingham Milling Co., Tuesday, completing the sale of its Harrisonburg property to JMU, according to Don Egle, university spokesman. Rockingham Cooperative sold its Harrisonburg property to JMU in October, Egle said. JMU will use the property to extend the Facilities Management department as well as storage on campus. The property is located off Grace Street and will provide a link between Memorial Hall and the Bluestone area of campus.
By AMANDA CASKEY The Breeze
Junior Dawn Savage doesn’t pay rent to a landlord. Instead, her parents fill that job. Savage’s parents bought a condo in Campus View when she first came to JMU. Savage and her three roommates pay $ per month, which includes water and electricity. This money acts as rent and goes toward the mortgage on the unit. “They figured that it would be a better investment for them to go ahead and purchase something where, after I lived in it with my friends, they could continue to have someone rent out,” said Savage, a psychology major. By having her parents as landlords, Savage said there is more direct contact in terms of issues that arise with maintenance or the building. Her parents, who live in a Richmond suburb, personally fix any issues the tenants have. “All of my roommates feel comfortable e-mailing them or calling them if they have any issues,” Savage said. “And it gives my parents an excuse to come up to visit.” The College Home Listing Report, a recent national survey conducted by Coldwell Banker, found that many parents of college students are opting to buy houses for their children to live in, instead of leasing. Harrisonburg was not on the list of most popular and affordable properties. Scott Rogers, associate realtor at Coldwell Banker Funkhouser Realtors, said parent investors buying houses for their college students happens infrequently in Harrisonburg. “I think it has happened less over the past four years than it has in the past,” Rogers said. According to Rogers’ blog on harrisonburghousing.com, sale rates for units in Hunters Ridge have gone down in the past few years. In , the company sold condos with a median price of $, and townhomes with a median price of $,. In , CBFR sold one condo for $, and no townhomes. It has yet to make a sale in . He attributes this decline to a lack of home
Police continue to investigate campus assault
JMU Police will use its sketch artist to develop a composite photo of the suspect who allegedly assaulted a student outside Wampler Hall on Tuesday night. Police released a Timely Notice Wednesday morning stating a female victim reported a Hispanic or Native American male about to years old, five feet six inches tall and pounds. The victim told police the suspect inappropriately touched her from behind as she was walking up the stairs to Wampler. Police are still actively investigating the incident.
equity on current homes that many parents used to help fund the second home due to the poor economy. While there is no way to track the number of home sales to JMU parents, Rogers said there are about total home sales in any given year, and fewer than were to parents of students. The CHLR found that percent of those towns see a significant number of parent investors. The report provides the average price for fourbedroom, two-bathroom homes listed for sale between April and September . Almost twothirds of the subject markets have homes priced less than $,. According to the survey, the most affordable markets in the country are near Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., the University of Buffa-
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CONTACT Amanda Caskey at $1, rsity caskeyap@dukes.jmu.edu. 3 of Ha 85 , waii Univers $88 652 ity of Ca 3, lifornia L.A. $88 439 3,087 University of M aryland $338 ,215 University of Virginia $302,594 Virginia Tech $272,492 James Madison University $200,000 1,307 9 1 $ y it s r e iv n East Carolina U 5,090 3 1 $ s i emph 23 M f 2 o , y t 7 i s 1 r 1 Unive 15 o$ l 1 a f f , 5 f Bu 0 o 1 y t i $ rs Banker’s College Home Listing Report ranks the sity Coldwell Unive r average home listing price at colleges and universities across e the United States. JMU was not included on the published niv U list, but Scott Rogers, an associate realtor at Coldwell e t a t Banker Funkhouser Realtors, said the average sale price in S l l Harrisonburg is $200,000. a B GRAPHIC BY NATALIYA IOFFE / THE BREEZE
JMU student charged with assaults at Jimdels
Erica Biroonak, , allegedly assaulted two police officers at Jimdels on Nov. . Two Harrisonburg police officers were conducting a bar check at Jimdels when they noticed Biroonak become disorderly toward a security guard, according to Mary-Hope Vass, HPD spokeswoman. Vass said as Biroonak was being arrested, she then assaulted two police officers. Biroonak is charged with two counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, obstructing justice, disorderly conduct and public swearing or intoxication.
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE
DRUG POLICY
New perspectives American history
Cops advocate drug legalization
Students take cultural immersion trip sponsored by Center for Multicultural Student Services By KALEIGH SOMERS The Breeze
When senior international affairs major Kelley Curry decided to spend last weekend at Native American reservations and museums, her impression of Native American life was based off of the Disney movie “Pocahontas.” “I learned about Native Americans when I was in elementary school, but I don’t remember a lot about it,” Curry said. Funded through the Center for Multicultural Student Services, the Native American Indian Immersion Trip gave Curry and eight other students the opportunity to visit the Mattaponi and Pamunkey Indian reservations in Richmond, and the Henricus Historical Park in Chester, Va. Curry thought Native Americans no longer identified with their former culture or embraced those traditions. “I was surprised at how alive it is today,” Curry said. “I guess I thought of Native Americans as being history and being the past. People are still very much Native American and
consider themselves that and carry on the traditions.”
“People are still very much Native American and consider themselves that and carry on the traditions.” Kelley Curry
senior international affairs major
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Matthew Fogg, a retired United States Marshal, speaks Monday about ending the prohibition on marijuana and other illegal drugs.
Curry was surprised to learn the people she met were able to mix modern culture with their older traditions. She spoke with a woman named MiniHaha from the Mattaponi reservation who described her observations of the shift to modernization. “Her grandkids say they expect to have a refrigerator and they expect all these things, but to her, it was a very much tough-it-out sort of deal.” see CULTURE, page 5
By MEGHAN LAVIN contributing writer
It is a common misconception that law enforcement professionals are against the idea of legalizing all illegal drugs, according to former undercover police officer Matthew Fogg. Fogg, a retired United States Marshal who served for more than years, spoke Monday at the Law Enforcement
Against Prohibition event, sponsored by Madison Liberty, College Republicans and College Democrats. The organization is a nonprofit educational organization composed of criminal justice professionals. LEAP started out with five founders, but in four years membership increased to ,. The organization has a bureau of more than LEAP speakers that include former drug addicts, police,
parole, probation and corrections officers, judges, prosecutors, prison wardens, DEA and FBI agents. Fogg suggested that a system where drugs are sold legally leads to better control and regulation, such as how it is with alcohol and tobacco. Profits from sales could then be used for programs to treat addicts.
see DRUGS, page 5
SAFETY
Break-ins more common over Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks By MOLLY HAAS The Breeze
Extended breaks, such as the weeklong Thanksgiving break, are usually accompanied with a high number of break-ins at off-campus student housing, according to the Harrisonburg Police Department. In , there were breakins between November and December, according to Mary-Hope Vass, Harrisonburg Police Department spokeswoman. These numbers are down from last year, when there
were burglaries during the holiday months. In , burglaries occured. HPD will increase police patrols during the breaks around students housing complexes. As students prepare to head home for Thanksgiving, it’s important they take time to lock their off-campus apartments, Vass said. Alissa Kaufhold said she is not worried about the security of her Sunchase apartment over Thanksgiving. “I feel secure, but I’ll still lock my doors and stuff when I leave,” the
sophomore nursing major said. Kaufhold said she has not received information from Sunchase about additional security or specific measures to take before leaving. Carolyn Lenahan, a junior media arts and design major, is taking extra efforts to keep her Ashby Crossing apartment safe during the break. “I lock my door all the time no matter what, but I am locking my bedroom door and our balcony door when we leave for break,” she said. Lenahan’s car was broken into outside of her apartment two weeks
ago when she left one of its doors unlocked. “We went to the clubhouse and told them to send out an e-mail warning people that this was happening,” she said. “I haven’t heard anything since.” Ashby declined to comment on security matters. Pheasant Run Townhomes is one complex that will have additional security patrolling the complex during the break, said Leslie Falconi, the property manager. HPD encourages all residents to take extra precautions during the
holiday season. They recommend that residents lock all windows and doors, and take all valuable belongings from the residence. Residents should also hide any valuables left behind. Police also advise students to leave on an exterior light as well as a low wattage light inside the home. “We want ever yone in those housing complexes to use personal responsbility in order to keep their belongings safe,” Vass said. CONTACT Molly Haas at haasmr@dukes.jmu.edu.
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Patrick Watral (right), a junior international affairs major, signs a pledge to keep account of environmental issues, even after graduation. The pledge was created by the JMU chapter of the Graduation Pledge Alliance.
Students pledge allegiance to environmental alliance By Laura Grayson contributing writer
Graduating seniors now have an opportunity to pledge themselves accountable to environmental and social issues. The JMU chapter of the Graduation Pledge Alliance held a Commons Day on Monday to initial support from students. By the end of the day, the chapter received 80 total signatures. Senior social work major Stephanie Kissam, a GPA member, was excited to see so many people sign. The Graduation Pledge Alliance’s website said it first began at Humboldt State University in Arcata, Calif., in 1987. It started out as a group of students meeting for the Student Citizens for Social Responsibility organization, which discussed issues affecting the environment and society. The group wanted to have graduates sign a pledge showing their support for ending environmental and social concerns in the workforce. “We’ve been working for two and a half years on getting this initiative started at JMU, and it was awesome being able to reach out and interact with people while they signed the pledge,” Kissam said. Senior social work major Lenise Mazyck said the plan to incorporate the pledge into the graduation ceremonies has been in the works for a while, but really began to get off the ground last spring, when they began gathering signatures. GPA hopes to incorporate the pledge in this year’s spring graduation. “We’d love to see this initiative become as big — if not bigger — than it is on other campuses once it becomes implemented,” Mazyck said. “Other campuses have hundreds of graduates signing the pledge, and we’d love to see the whole graduating class sign it.”
The GPA at JMU is not just about reminding people to be environmentally and socially conscious. The initiative connects the JMU motto, “Be the change” in this idea of choosing a job that won’t be harmful to the environment or society. The GPA encourages graduates to choose jobs based on values, not money.
“I think it’s important to understand that changing the environment isn’t just a commitment for four years during college, it’s something that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.” Sarah Piñeres graduate student
Freshman interdisciplinary liberal studies major Mackenzie Turbeville said she thought it was vital for people to take a proactive stance on things they think are important. “Helping the environment and ending discrimination are really important to me, and signing this pledge made me realize that if I’m working in a school that doesn’t have a recycling program, I should do something about it.” Turbeville said. Graduate student and public policy and administration major Sarah Piñeres said she thought the GPA was a great way to involve young people in such a big issue like the environment. “I think it’s important to understand that changing the environment isn’t just a commitment for four years during college, it’s something that I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life,” Piñeres said. “I want to be
able to implement what I learned at JMU and incorporate my values in my workplace.” Tim Rairdon, executive director of GPA, says they are working on a plan to make connecting campuses a lot easier by partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to electronically connect members of the pledge. The appeal of GPA is any student at any college can really pick it up. According to Rairdon, there are tools on the website to help any group get started. Pledges don’t have to connect to the headquarters, but Rairdon encourages contact with them. Some graduates who choose to sign the pledge have gone on to turn down occupations in which they did not feel comfortable, and have even helped change their workplaces by promoting recycling and helping convince an employer to refuse a chemical weapons-related contract, according to the website. Social work majors of the class of 2011 currently run the JMU chapter of GPA. Mazyck says they have been working nonstop since last spring to get the initiative started here, and are excited to see how it will impact JMU. “We intend to have the pledge fully enacted on campus by the spring and are hoping that many members of the class of 2011 will not only sign the pledge, but live it,” Mazyck said. The GPA at JMU has been working to get the program attached to an organization or department, and they are excited to see what they can accomplish should it happen. The organization’s website, graduationpledge.org, i n c l u d e s i n f o r mat i o n o n the alliance, as well as a list of jobs and internships. contact Laura Grayson at graysole@dukes.jmu.edu.
CRIME | A ‘lapse in judgment’ from front
“He didn’t stop and ran into the back of the Ford Explorer causing $500 worth of damage to the Explorer and $2,500 to Mr. Barr’s vehicle.” No one was injured during the accident. Since a state vehicle was involved in the incident, Virginia State Police are required to
process the crime scene, instead of the JMU police. Fisher said he administered a field sobriety test and Barr did not pass to his satisfaction. He then gave Barr a breathalyzer test, which Fisher said Barr failed by blowing more than the legal limit. Fisher said Barr had admitted to drinking that night and was cooperative with police during
his arrest. Barr said he had a “lapse in judgment” Friday night. “I made a mistake and I plan to move on from it,” Barr said. “I would like to apologize to my friends, my family, the JMU Police and everyone I’ve let down.” Contact John Sutter at breezenews@gmail.com.
Africa | Speakers cite common misconceptions about the continent from front
travelers.” As travelers, Africans have made their marks on places across the globe, from Europe to Asia to the Americas, Vincent explained. Vincent brought up the point that people can encounter an African who isn’t dark skinned.
“Africa comprises white people, black people, people who look different from other people,” Vincent said. “In Egypt and Ethiopia, there are all kinds of different looking people there.” The presentation aimed to challenge many of the stereotypes of Africans in the United States. “A lot of people think that
Africa is still the land of Tarzan and Jane — that is not Africa,” Vincent said. “People tend to think of African people as living in huts — that is not Africa. Africa lives in a modern age with computers and Internet and skyscrapers.” Contact Ryan Platt at plattrf@dukes.jmu.edu.
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In that sense, users would receive beneficial treatment rather than being criminalized. Fogg received his first glimpse of marijuana usage while attending Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va. “When I got on campus, what really blew me away was these kids were growing marijuana in their dorms,” Fogg said. “One day the police came in during spring break and decided to do a campus bust. They busted the whole floor … some kids never came back to school.” Fogg said that there is a certain amount of injustice used by undercover officers in the War on Drugs. When Fogg was growing up, smoking just one joint could send someone to jail for seven years. After being charged with possession of marijuana, Fogg was asked to work undercover by police. He said he was threatened and if he refused, he would face jail time. One of the things Fogg noticed about this system was that people who were working undercover were enticing people to buy and use drugs just so they could make the arrest. “The bottom line is that the
war on drugs is a failure … just like prohibition in the 1920s was,” Fogg said.
“The bottom line is that the war on drugs is a failure ... just like prohibition in the 1920s was.” Matthew Fogg former United States Marshal
Jacob Bosley, a freshman political science major, agreed with Fogg on the issue. “I feel like, fundamentally, the War on Drugs is a complete failure, in so that the goals it has set out for itself can never possibly be accomplished,” Bosley said. “If it really is a matter of ending drug use, period, then that’s not realistic to any degree and that would just lead to wasted lives, wasted money.” Fogg said he also noticed police were targeting urban areas, while they avoided suburban areas. This system lacked equal opportunity, Fogg said. Law
enforcers didn’t want to go into suburban areas, because these residents had money for access to better lawyers. “When you look at the system and see that it is time to make a difference, you need to make a difference,” Fogg said. According to Fogg, an estimated $10 million a year is used for drug related arrests. The LEAP organization promotes the legalization of all drugs in order to terminate the underground market, lower crime rates and addiction, and ultimately, to save lives. “I don’t think you should legalize all drugs,” said Davis Ireland, a freshman health sciences major. “I think the most mainstream drugs should probably be legalized but the extremely severe ones need to be kept illegal.” Kyle Coleman, a junior accounting major, supports drug legalization for a different reason. “It’s a moral thing, fundamentally, that people have the right to put anything they want into their own body,” Coleman said. Contact Meghan Lavin at lavinmm@dukes.jmu.edu.
sga | Six-person ‘Purple Out’ investigation committee formed from front
position could be delegated out to other positions, streamlining Exec. and removing the need for two vice presidents,” Reese said in an e-mail to The Breeze. Reese is currently drawing out plans and deciding how to delegate the VPSA powers — which includes leading the class councils — to other executive board members. The elections commission will form after returning from winter break, with Reese serving as chair. Either way, Reese said the vacant position would be considered a test run until the annual SGA elections are held at the end of the spring semester. “Approaching that point, we would determine if we felt VPSA
is a position we could ultimately do away with or wished to see filled again,” Reese said in the e-mail. In addition to filling the VPSA seat, the SGA is also conducting an investigation into the distribution of Purple Out T-shirts. Caitlin Natale, speaker of the student senate, said she appointed six people to form the committee for the Purple Out investigation resolution, presented by senior Patrick Elwell at the Nov. 2 meeting. “The main purpose of the committee is to present to the senate with guidelines or a proposal of how they think it should be run next year,” Natale said. Natale hopes to have the investigation completed before the end of the fall semester. Also during the Tuesday
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meeting, senators passed the house rules policy, the set of rules governing the SGA meetings. Natale said the policy took longer to pass than expected because a constitutional change had to be passed first. According to SGA’s constitution, the house rules policy had to wait two weeks while the constitutional change was processed. SGA also forwarded funding bills to the finance committee for the Xi Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and the Cinemuse film club.
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Students gather around a historical reenactor at the Henricus Historical Park in Chester, Va., during the Native American Indian Immersion Trip, funded by the Center for Multicultural Student Services. from page 3
When Mini-Haha was a child, she said she had an icebox instead of a refrigerator and had to live off the land by growing crops all in one plot instead of separate plots like farmers do today. She said many of farmers are readopting the idea of using one plot for multiple crops, though. “A lot of the things we think of as new now were things that they actually used back then that are just coming back now,” Curry said. The reservations have also become a lot more modernized, painting a very different picture than what Curry expected. The houses were modern with siding and regular floors, as opposed to the typical teepee image, and many of the people dressed in jeans and T-shirts. Curry said she got a chance to see how the old culture continues to be embraced by Mattaponi and Pamunkey people. The students attended a
powwow, a daylong dance event with more than 200 groups from different reservations performing. Curry expected a lot of the outfits to be ornate with animal skins and beading, but many of the outfits had sequins and didn’t look handmade. Colors ranged from bright to muted tones, with variations of color even within dance groups. “It was very varied,” Curry said. “I think it was more [based on] personal style.” The last part of the trip was a visit to the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Curry had been to the museum before her visit last weekend, but said the experience was definitely a lot different. “Going to the reservation, I had this whole new idea about what the museum was going to be like,” Curry said. “This time, I felt so much more interested in everything. I wanted to know what the history was.” She liked having the chance
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to talk to tribe members and finding out what was most important to them. She also liked the museum’s exhibits and finding out what parts of the history and culture were important to the tribes. Curry said the tribes were asked what they wanted to contribute to the exhibits. “I really appreciated that they take so much pride in their history and that they were willing to share that with us,” Curry said. She plans on attending another trip through CMSS in the future and continuing to learn about the culture. “Hearing how much there is available for me to learn about… makes me want to look into it more and learn more about it,” Curry said. “At this time, more so than in elementary school, I could look at it a little bit deeper than I had back then.” Contact Kaleigh Somers at somerske@ dukes.jmu.edu.
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Guthrie speak of their experiences living in a world filled with conflict was, for me, unforgettable. Their stories brought to life this horrible religious schism that separated Northern Ireland for years and provided an entirely new perspective separate from what we have learned simply sitting in history class. As JMU students, we are expected to become informed, “educated, enlightened citizens,” as our mission statement claims. How can we do this if we do not know what is going on around the world?
I would like to thank The Breeze for publishing the articles about the international speakers who recently visited JMU, particularly the articles on the Jordanian journalist and the religious conflicts in Ireland in the Nov. issue. From what I have read, The Breeze tends to publish limited information regarding international issues, and focuses more on the United States and JMU, which I completely understand. Yet I feel it is extremely important for readers of The Breeze to be informed of these worldly topics — especially if the individuals directly in human rights activism and religious conflict have taken the time to travel to our university and share their first-hand knowledge with us. Hearing Tony Johnston and John
Shauna Ryan junior communication studies major
Rebuttal to ‘Smoking Habits’
of the habit, and for the vast majority of smokers, the benefits outweigh the costs. But what about the cost to me the non-smoker — what price do I pay? Little to nothing compared to the exhaust inhaled from cars and trucks passing through campus on Interstate . The rare occasions that I pass by a smoker on campus and inhale the fumes aren’t enough to adversely affect my health. The Breeze is merely a newspaper, not a propaganda machine. Its obligation to the students is to present the facts and allow students to formulate ideas and opinions on their own. If the student body believes that smoking should be butted out, by all means, ban it on campus.
I am responding to Monday’s letter by Morgan Shaughnessy that The Breeze should be an advocate to ban smoking on campus. Colleges and universities all over the country pride themselves on being the powder keg for change. Often this change is for the better and includes recycling programs and pay-it-forward campaigns. What angers and frightens me is the fact that some campaigns like ridding campuses of cigarettes and “unhealthy foods” on the basis that it is for the greater good is absurd. I am a non-smoker but I support the right and desire of smokers to continue their habit. Some overlook the fact that smokers actually do understand the consequences of their actions. Are these people crazy? No. They have calculated the cost and benefits
Michael Arndt senior finance major
Verbal Epidemic
you’ve used the term that way, you’ve said it in the company of a rape survivor. Talk about insensitive. This may be a cause that no one rallies to change until they become the butt of the jokes themselves. But are we really going to wait that long? Are we going to subject each other to that cruelty? This really needs to stop. Now. I for one am sick of hearing the tactless slang and am asking the student body to stop being insensitive to each other’s pain. We are pursuers of higher education; ignorance is not an excuse.
JMU is suffering from an lack of consciousness that is harming other students. Students seem to be desensitized and ignorant. I’m referring to the trend of offensive slang we use. We’ve all been called out for calling something “retarded.” We’ve seen the PSAs about using the term “gay.” The latest trend seems to be using the term “rape” as a synonym for winning: “Dude, I just raped that bio exam.” Whoa. Excuse me. Am I the only one alarmed that that word has become a glorification of sorts? Especially considering that one in four college women have survived rape or survived attempted rape, according to oneinfourusa.org. It’s almost guaranteed that if
Brittany Diaz junior dance and communication studies double major
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this nation. When you do vote, vote for candidates that support our veterans receiving the health care they deserve. One such legislation that will help veterans is The Veterans Mental Health Accessibility Act, H.R. . The blog www.caringforourveterans. blogspot.com outlines what this piece of legislation is and how we can make a difference.
Veterans in the United States have experienced sacrifice and pain in ways many of us cannot imagine. Upon their return home, many veterans suffer from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, for which they may not receive adequate care under the current TRICARE, military health care system. JMU has , students, and those thousands of people can translate into thousands of votes that will change
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The power of Pelosi Nancy Pelosi will not be stopped. She shouldn’t be stopped. A mere few days after the Nov. midterm elections, it was clear that her term as Speaker of the House would come to an end in January with the new Congress. She announced Nov. her intentions to run for Democratic minority leader. She is certainly qualified to take on another such leadership role. In the weeks leading up to the election, Pelosi, whose methods and reputation have been divisive from day one, became as much political poison to her associates as President Obama himself. Perhaps more so. After all, she represents the major liberal issues Democrats were able to push through that ultimately cost many Representatives their seats — health care reform being the biggest culprit. Republican opponents tried to villainize her and certain Democratic candidates tried to distance themselves. Pelosi’s reign as the most powerful woman in America certainly was tumultuous but it is undeniable that she has been one of the most effective and prolific Speakers, especially in recent history. Under her leadership, Congress passed some of the biggest and most contentious pieces of legislation in ages. She was able to help drive through not only health care reform, but also Wall Street reform, the stimulus package, the Credit Cardholder’s Bill of Rights and college financial aid reform, which paints an impressive legacy for her. A mark of her leadership was to focus on lobbying the House women for health care, which Pelosi considered especially pertinent to women’s issues. Now, as the Democrats face becoming the minority party, Pelosi has
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A “thanks,-but-no-thanks” pat to the person in Stone Gate who put a condom on my windshield. From a nursing major who appreciates the practice of safe sex, but has far too much studying on her hands to make use of your donation.
An “I-thought-this-schoolemphasized-sustainability” dart to a JMU employee who put a huge stack of boxes in a trash Dumpster when the cardboard recycling baler was just as close. From a peeved ISAT student.
A “no-one-wants-to-see-yourbutts” dart to all the smokers who drop their cigarette butts everywhere but where they belong. From a junior who is sick to death of seeing cigarette butts all over the ground.
An “our-genes-are-clearlyawesome” pat to my brother, a alumnus, who people still love to find out I’m related to. From a senior (and your proud little sister) who thinks you’re the greatest.
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An “is-this-sandpaper?” dart to the “green” toilet paper in the East Campus Dining Hall for turning my rear red. From a junior who has learned to hold it. An “I-like-your-beard” pat to all the guys participating in “No Shave November” and showing off that stubble. From Ke$ha. A “you’re-bad-a$$” pat to the water polo girl with a black eye. From a guy who saw you a week ago and thought that even with it, you still looked beautiful and like you could kick my butt.
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turned to squashing political problems within her own party. While Rep. Heath Shuler (D-N.C.) has voiced his intention to make a likely unsuccessful bid to challenge Pelosi for minority leader, a bigger battle was brewing for the No. position. Pelosi struck a deal Friday with current House majority leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and current majority whip Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) which will keep both in the leadership by essentially creating a third position. Hoyer will become the minority whip and Clyburn gets the title of “assistant leader.”
Now, as the Democrats face becoming the minority party, Pelosi has turned to squashing political problems within her own party. It is a smart move that will hopefully alleviate growing frustrations, showing her willingness to keep people content and rally her liberal base because of recent contention within the party. According to Politico, there have been some rumblings of a rebellion against the existing senior power structure from junior representatives and the fiscally moderate Democratic Blue Dog Coalition, among others. Politico says that at least Democrats have come out and publicly stated they have lost faith in her ability to lead — a number that seems to be even larger in silent support. They consider her too polarizing to be effective.
A “thanks-for-making-everyday-feel-like-a-parade” pat to the Marching Royal Dukes. From a girl whose walks past Hillside field on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons make her day so much better. A “prepare-for-trouble-andmake-it-double” pat to the guy who uses Pokémon names at Starbucks. From a “Jesse” who has been looking for the other half of Team Rocket. A “your-name-might-as-well-beUmbridge” dart to my professor for giving a test Friday instead of letting us celebrate the release of “Harry Potter.” From the excited Muggle who is going to the midnight premiere anyway, despite your evil attempts to thwart me.
The midterm elections largely eliminated the moderate middle, claiming several of the Blue Dogs who unwillingly became associated with controversial, progressive reform. However, Pelosi does not believe that the Democrats lost the election because of her. She claims to have “overwhelming,” but not unanimous support in her continued leadership she told National Public Radio on Friday. “The reason they had to try to take me down is because I’ve been effective in fighting for special interests,” she said. “Our members understand they made me a target [for that reason].” She believes the unemployment rate was the biggest factor behind how the election results turned out. In the same interview, Pelosi cited creating jobs as her main reason for running for minority leader, as well as protecting the major legislation she helped pass — health care and financial reform — during the th Congress. While the new Democratic minority will be more condensed ideologically, falling towards the liberal end of the spectrum, Pelosi says she would always prefer a majority, even if more diverse and discordant. Though, as minority leader, Pelosi will perhaps become less visible than she was as Speaker, we can be sure that she will bring the same power, drive and fracas as she did when she was at the top. Though she’ll always insist it isn’t about her. We can all breathe a sigh of relief as House Democrats elected Pelosi as minority leader Wednesday in a - secret vote. Nora McLeese is a senior media arts & design major. Contact Nora at mcleesnc@dukes.jmu.edu.
A “PUMPkin-it-up” pat to Dining Services for providing all sorts of delicious pumpkin foods like ice cream, bread, soup and coffee. From a senior who enjoys getting her pumpkin fix while she can. An “I-know-the-couches-arecomfy” dart to everyone sleeping in ISAT and taking up four seats. From those who are waiting for class too, but would prefer not to sit on the wet floor. An “I’m-blinded-by-yourshining-armor” pat to the guy who lay down in the rain to save a girl’s cell phone from the storm drain. From an impressed witness who is convinced chivalry is not dead. A “you-have-rain-boots-silly” pat to the girls who avoid puddles. From a junior who would be having so much fun if he was you.
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New ‘Dae’ for Dukes Redshirt freshman wide receiver to start at quarterback By Thomas Estes The Breeze
The Dukes hope the energy coming off Saturday’s 30-24 upset over the No. 1 College of William & Mary Tribe will survive the long bus ride to Orono, Maine, where the Dukes will take on the University of Maine this Saturday. JMU (5-5 overall, 2-5 in the Colonial Athletic Association) snapped its four-game losing streak and looks to finish 6-5 for the second consecutive season with a win over the Black Bears. Maine (4-6 overall, 3-4 in the CAA) looks to stop the new-look JMU offense that shocked W&M last week. “A real exciting offensive unit for James Madison,” Maine’s head coach Jack Cosgrove said. “I think when they have some success, it spurs more success.” That success was due to the emergence of redshirt freshman wide receiver Dae’Quan Scott, who worked solely out of the team’s “wildcat” package against the Tribe. JMU head coach Mickey Matthews benched redshirt senior quarterback Drew Dudzik, playing on his senior night, in favor of Scott. The Dukes beat W&M, 30-24, despite not completing a single pass. Scott earned the Football Championship Subdivision Football title of Rookie of the Week for his 125 rushing yards and three touchdowns last week. But the firstyear player remains inexperienced, particularly under center, and will need the rest of his team to continue to play well in Maine. “I feel good but I give all my praises to my offensive lineman and wide outs,” Scott said. “They blocked their tails off that game.” Scott’s role may change next season as true freshman quarterback Jace Edwards and redshirt sophomore quarterback Justin Thorpe are candidates to battle for the starting job. Edwards last played while attending the powerhouse Midland Lee High School in Midland, Texas. Thorpe, who started five games for the Dukes last year, has missed all of the team’s CAA action this year with a knee injury. But up to this point, Matthews remains mull and will not commit to any of the three until spring practice at the earliest. Matthews named Dudzik the team’s starter during last March’s training camp.
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Team looks to break 10-year title drought
CAA Defensive Player of the Week, Volleyball
By Matt O’Toole The Breeze
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Sophomore Danielle Erb (left) continued to establish herself as JMU’s top contender for CAA Player of the Year by leading the team in kills in both of the weekend’s matches.
The last time JMU volleyball won a Colonial Athletic Association championship was in 2000. That was former head coach Disa Garner’s first season. Ten years later, in head coach Lauren Steinbrecher’s first season, the Dukes look to repeat the same pattern and earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. “It’s surreal,” sophomore Danielle Erb said. “To finish in eighth place last season and have the turn around this season and be in the position where we are is unbelievable.” JMU, who was picked to finish sixth in the conference at the beginning of the season, will head into this weekend’s CAA tournament at the University of Delaware as the No. 2 seed and facing the No. 3-seeded Northeastern University Saturday at 5 p.m. “We have had the opportunity to play Northeastern twice this year,” Steinbrecher said. “They have a really nice right side setter combo player, Brittany Brown. She’s a senior leader for them and she terminates great serves and is a great passer.” The Huskies are led by redshirt freshman middle hitter Nichole Kurz and freshman outside hitter Janelle Tucker. Tucker is top among CAA freshman with 307 kills, which is good enough for eighth overall. This will be JMU’s first CAA tournament since 2007, the first year for the Dukes’ senior class. They lost in the semifinals that season to host No. 1 Delaware in four sets. “It’s really awesome,” senior Lindsay Callahan said. “I feel like it’s been way too long since we’ve been there and I’m really excited for the other girls to make it to the tournament.” Joining the Dukes and Huskies in the tournament are the Delaware Blue
Hens and the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams. Delaware is the lone team in the conference that has a perfect 13-0 record at home. “Delaware is a very strong team,” Steinbrecher said. “They play very good defense and stay aggressive. We were right there with them when we played them but just didn’t make key shots.” Led by senior outside hitter Mariel Frey and middle back Kelsie Chegg, VCU has had an interesting season, going 2-13 in non-conference games but flipping the script to go 9-5 in the CAA, gaining the fourth seed. VCU is making its fourth trip in the past five years. “VCU is a very athletic team,” Steinbrecher said. “They play as a team and had a good amount of talent. If we see them we will have to be ready to pursue the ball on every play.” If the Dukes can muster a third win against Northeastern, they will go into the championship game against a team they haven’t defeated. The Dukes lost to Delaware on the road in three sets and VCU gave JMU its only home loss this season, losing in four sets. “I think both times we played we weren’t out of it completely,” Callahan said. “It wasn’t anything they were doing on their side. We would really love to play Delaware at home and take it to them on their home court.” All week the team has been focused, setting their sights on the title game and getting another shot at either Delaware or VCU. Senior setter Lauren Fanelli, one of four JMU seniors, said getting redemption is what motivates this year’s team. “Our team wants it so bad it will just be a game of who wants it more, and I feel like it will be us,” she said. Contact Matt O’Toole at otoolemw@dukes.jmu.edu.
Lindsay Callahan
Against Northeastern, she set a new career-high with 21 digs, then recorded 10 kills, five digs and five blocks assists against Hofstra.
Josh Roach
CAA Special Teams Player of the Week, Football
Blocked a punt against No. 1 William & Mary that was recovered by teammate redshirt junior D.J. Bryant and returned two yards for a touchdown.
Dae’Quan Scott
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Rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries against No. 1 William & Mary.
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Women’s Basketball
NOV. 12 - 17 CLUB SPORTS RESULTS*
Friday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.
JMU vs. University of St. Francis
Following their upset loss to Hampton University last Friday, the Dukes will take on the Red Flash in the consolation round of the Women's National Invitational Tournament.
Ice Hockey
12-2 win over George
Mason University
Winner will play Iona College or the Univeresity of Central Florida Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
MVP: Eric Jacobs
Men’s Lacrosse
Thursday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.
12-0 win over the College
JMU vs. University of Iowa
of William & Mary 9-0 win over East Carolina University 5-2 win over East Carolina University 4-3 double overtime win in championship over ECU MVP: Ben Semmes
Part of the Caribbean Challenge in Puerto Adventuras, Mexico.
Friday, Nov. 26 at 10 p.m.
JMU vs. University of Montana
Part of the Caribbean Challenge in Puerto Adventuras, Mexico.
Men’s Basketball
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee
10-9 loss to University of
North Carolina Wilmington
13-11 win over Louisiana
State University
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13-5 loss to Michigan State 13-11 win over Florida
Mens’ lacrosse club goes undefeated
The mens’ lacrosse club capped off an undefeated fall season last weekend with a 5-0 record at the East Carolina University lacrosse tournament. Senior Marc Mesmer notched the winning goal in double overtime of the championship game against UNC Wilmington to seal the victory. The defense only allowed six goals in five games to help solidify the great work by the offense. Senior attackman Ben Semmes was the MVP of the tournament. The gentlemen finished the fall season with an unblemished 12-0 record.
State University 14-13 win over the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 10-5 loss to the University of Texas 16-14 loss to the University of Alabama 12-9 win over the University of Georgia
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Monday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. JMU vs. Princeton University The Tigers have beaten Rutgers University and lost to Duke University to start their regular season.
Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m. JMU vs. Presbyterian College
The Blue Hose were the youngest team in Division I last season and finished 5-26 overall and 2-14 in the Big South Conference.
Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m.
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to report results to Allie Krafft at jmusccvicepresident@gmail.com every Monday; results are printed Thursdays.
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“There have not been any decisions made on next year,” Matthews said. The opening at quarterback is a result of Dudzik’s departure. The four-year play-caller has started all games this year, but will begin Saturday’s game on the bench. “It has not worked out like he wanted it to, or we wanted it to, but he’s still going to play some.” Matthews said. With Dudzik’s career down to an hour of regulation play, fans can expect him to make the most of his remaining time as a Duke. “Drew has always been a team guy,” Matthews said. “He’s been a great leader for us and he’ll do a good job at Maine doing whatever he can do to help us win the game.” Dudzik is not the only senior leader that the Dukes will lose following the season finale at Maine on Saturday. Redshirt seniors, offensive tackle Theo Sherman, tailback Jamal Sullivan and defensive tackle Ronnell Brown will all play their final game for JMU. “They have been excellent players, great kids, excellent citizens,” Matthews said. Sherman has been the anchor of the Dukes’ offensive line and
is the only starting offensive lineman that will not return next season. “It hurts,” Scott said. “He was a big part of the team and we’re going to miss him.” Like Sherman, Brown is the lone starter among his unit not returning, the Dukes will return their other defensive starters. Sherman and Brown’s JMU careers are coming to a close, but they may not be done with football. Brown is the nd ranked defensive end prospect and Sherman the th ranked offensive tackle prospect in the upcoming NFL draft, according to cbssports. com. “Whatever direction they decide to go, they are going to be very successful,” Matthews said. Sullivan, the team’s leading rusher, is four yards shy of surpassing the ,-yard mark for his career following a late season emergence. He has rushed for yards and three touchdowns over the last three games. Redshirt junior Scott Noble is expected to take over for Sullivan at running back, which has been the team’s focal position on offense. The team has gained more than percent of its yardage on the ground this season. “Noble, the younger freshmen and Jordan Anderson are going to
have to step up next year,” Scott said. The Dukes will lose a strong senior corps, but will enter next season with an experienced, talent-laden roster as they return of their top players, according to Matthews. “We feel like our best days are ahead of us,” Matthews said. “But we’re trying to get this season out of the way first.” Before the Dukes look forward to next season, they must focus on Maine. A win would avert the program from its first losing season since . Last season, JMU won its last four games to clinch a - mark. “[A winning season] is important,” Matthews said. “I think that is why we had so much momentum going into the winter. We finished last season off right.” The Dukes are preparing to face a defense that is the worst in the CAA, surrendering more than yards per game. However, a majority of those yards come through the air, an aspect of the game JMU is lacking. “We can turn this around,” Scott said. “We’re not in the playoffs this year, but we can get it together and make it next year.” CONTACT Thomas Estes at estesto@dukes.jmu.edu.
Life
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ANDY FRAM
that’s so college
Jacket injustice In a press conference Thursday afternoon that was broadcast live via CNN, FNC and MSNBC, the fall fleece favorite, the North Face jacket, spoke out against the constant narrowminded stereotyping it receives for being affiliated solely with sorority girls. “I’ve gathered you here today to shed some light on the ongoing discrimination and heartlessly cruel intolerance that continues to rule st century society,” said North Face jacket to a room of assembled reporters. “We have faced the discrimination long enough and need to take a stand.” North Face jacket’s reputation has been blotted, often unfairly by assumptions regarding its association with females involved in Greek life. Thursday’s outcry signified a hopeful new change in direction that will end the hateful intolerance it sees on a semi-seasonal basis. “Day after day, millions of North Face jackets, such as myself, are given the unfair label of ‘sorority girl apparel,’ ” continued the downy coat. “In actuality, this is a blanket statement that simply does not apply to all of us. It’s time to rectify the accuracy of such unwarranted titles and open our nation’s eyes to this chauvinistic mentality.” The autumn and winter months often witness an increase in heavier layers of clothing — a direct correlation between increased North Face usage. On college campuses, this comes with the oft-heard stereotype that a majority of these consumers are young women who associate or partake in sorority-related activities. “Saying that all North Face jackets are found on sorority girls is like saying that all drug rugs are found on stoners,” North Face jacket said indignantly. “Well, actually,” the coat hastily added, “that might not be the best example.” North Face jacket continued to say that there are actually a number of pleasant, ordinary people who wear the highly popular polar fleece and don’t fit into the Greek life stereotype. Some of these groups include young soccer moms, late-s businessmen and even winter sports enthusiasts — the demographic North Face apparently directs its products toward. “People treat us differently just because when someone thinks ‘North Face’ they often also think ‘stupid sorority girl,’ ” said the Polartec Thermal Pro fabric, forcefully pounding its sleeve on the podium. “Yes, I may be absurdly overpriced, which admittedly strengthens the argument that I’m just another unnecessarily lavish gift from daddy, but should my kind and I be the ones to blame for mainstream consumerism?” Thus far, North Face jacket’s protestations have been well received by the public. Massive amounts of support have arisen throughout the nation, the most fervent of which is generating from both UGG boots and leggings. In addition, following Thursday’s press conference, dozens of small rallies sprung up throughout the United States in support of North Face jacket and its cause. At one such gathering in Harrisonburg, protesters held signs throughout JMU’s campus that read “End unfair clothing persecution,” some even boldly stating that “Leggings have feelings too.” “I’m just glad that someone is finally speaking up,” said UGG boots, one of the rally’s prominent attendees. “These protests are great because it’s important to express yourself on societal inequities, especially at places like JMU where this kind of persecution runs high.” “And what a great turnout we had today,” continued the sheepskin footwear, speaking of the nearly students who came out to express their support. “I think a few Coach purses even showed up too.” North Face jacket’s speech has already inspired advocates of other persecuted articles of clothing to start speaking out. The most forthright of these groups include baseball caps worn at jaunty angles by bros, and ironic, secondhand flannel often attributed to hipsters. Andy Fram is a senior media arts & design major and a humor columnist at The Breeze.
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cupcake boss Downtown dessert shop owner finds inspiration in art and TLC show By JENNIFER BENNETT contributing writer
Peanut marshmallow goldfish swim in blue icing; Baltimore Orioles perch on a sugary baseball diamond; and a sweet tooth king reigns in a crystal white castle. These are just some cupcake and cake designs cooked up by Courtney Pedio. The Harrisonburg community will soon be able to enjoy these delicious and intricately crafted baked treats at Cocolicious Cupcakes, Pedio’s specialty cupcake shop located downtown at Newman St. Though it may seem like Pedio has been baking cupcakes for years, she only recently started her business. She studied art with an emphasis in sculpture at Bridgewater College. Inspired
by TLC’s “Cake Boss” and her artistic creativity, Pedio decided she could do well in the cupcake business. To start off her venture into the baking world, Pedio created her own recipes, using a lot of “trial and error.” Pedio said her taste-testers included her husband and her friends’ children. On Pedio’s Facebook page, the photo gallery shows the intricate cakes and cupcake designs she has already made for clients. One of the sculpted cakes is of a man’s naked torso complete with ripped abs and a heart with a woman’s name tattooed on the hip. “It wasn’t my first sculpted cake, but it was the craziest,” see SHOP, page 12
PHOTO COURTESY OF COURTNEY PEDIO
Cocolicious, located downtown at 14 Newman St., will sell around 21 cake and cupcake designs, according to owner Courtney Pedio.
Attacks: when to comply, when to fight By KELSEY PETERS contributing writer
One in four women have been, or will have been sexually assaulted in her lifetime. However, patrol officer and certified Rape Aggression Defense System instructor John Campbell believes the number could be one in three. Zeta Phi Beta sorority hosted “Kickin’ it with the Kitties,” a self-defense workshop Tuesday night to teach men and women how to defend themselves in the event of a physical or sexual attack. Vice President Nakiya Pitts of Zeta Phi Beta was more than excited to help the JMU community. “We throw events to reach out to the JMU community, we figured this was something we need.” said Pitts, a senior justice studies major. Although many of the women in attendance were eager to learn how to beat up their attackers, Campbell advised that faced with the threat of sexual or physical assault, the best advice is to avoid the situation all together or to get away as fast as possible. To decrease the number of women attacked, JMU police officers like Campbell and William Jones want to spread the word on how to avoid potentially dangerous situations. In , Campbell was on patrol when he heard complaints of a Peeping Tom in JMU residence halls. At first, the “peeper” just looked through windows, but eventually began “piggy backing,” or walking in a dorm behind a resident to watch girls in the shower. Since then, JMU has taken precautions, such as installing swipe system when entering buildings instead of a hard key, Now, when students lose their JACards, they can quickly cancel the card online so anyone who finds it does not have access to residence halls, Campbell said. Campbell believes the swipe system has helped, but it is up to the student to keep the system from being dangerous. “My advice is to keep JACards and keys separate,” Campbell said. He said that leaving them on a table at D-Hall or the library could give perpetrators access to student’s residence hall or
personal room. Although students can sometimes prevent potential situations of assault, it often happens anyway. Campbell explained what to do when these potential situations become a reality. “Men see themselves as stronger than women, so when they see a woman, they don’t think they know what they are doing,” Campbell said. “That’s why we have this class.” Campbell showed the room of women several ways to get out of difficult holds, such as choke holds, bear hugs and wrist grabs. Campbell is a first-degree black belt in American Kickboxing. Through demonstrations with the JMU Police, Campbell instructed women to inflict pain by kneeing, hitting, punching or kicking the attackers in weak spots such as the nose, groin, eyes, neck, top of feet and the shins. “If one move doesn’t work, then go to the next,” Campbell said. “No one move works in every situation.” By targeting weak spots, victims can shock the attacker, gaining enough time to get away. “Women have more power than we pretty much think,” Pitts said. Hitting in the face, Campbell said, causes nose bleeding, numbness and eyes to tear, all deterring the vision of the attacker. The victim does not have to be very strong to cause the attacker facial discomfort. Sophomore kinesiology major Paige Ganger and other students stood up for a demonstration on another simple effective defense strategy — pressure points. “I wanted to take a self-defense class to feel safer on and off campus,” said Ganger, who made a student practically fall over after learning one simple pressure point maneuver. “Also, I wanted to have a better chance of protecting not only me, but my friends as well.” To feel safe, many women carry pepper spray, but Campbell instructed that if women found it absolutely necessary for protection, they should receive proper professional training. “If [pepper spray companies] are advertising instantaneous incompetence of the attacker, they are lying,” Campbell said. By the time women get to their
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JMU Police Officers John Campbell (left) and William Jones instruct students how to physically outsmart attackers on Tuesday.
pepper spray, it’s too late, Campbell said. The attacker probably has already knocked the victim down. “You won’t always have weapons ready, but you always have your arms and legs,” Campbell said. Campbell encouraged women to do all they can do to get away, trying one tactic after another. But when the attacker has a weapon, it is important that the victim listens to what the attacker says to do. “If they take you to a second location, they will probably kill you, so make your decision based on that,” Campbell said. He encourages that in order for
women to better defend themselves, they should take a more in-depth selfdefense class. According to Campbell, the JMU police department, along with police departments across the nation, offer rape aggression defense system classes to teach women exactly what to do in assault situations. “I don’t want to become a statistic,” said Teneisha Bailey, a junior social work major. “Anything can happen and you need to know what to do in these situations.” CONTACT Kelsey Peters at peterske@dukes.jmu.edu.
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Junior to run music mag By Beth Cole The Breeze
After three years at JMU, junior English major Katie Hirtz had yet to find the perfect outlet for her passions on campus. She was looking for an organization that would cater to the kind of music-lovers — but those who write more than they play. Last month, Hirtz decided to put that philosophy into action, creating the first student-run music magazine on campus, Off the Record. “I very much subscribe to the philosophy that if there isn’t something already there, why not create it?” Hirtz said. Hirtz came up with the idea after a visit to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pa. Her friend is an editor for Carnegie Mellon’s publication, The Cut. It is a completely student-run music magazine, featuring articles about on-campus, national and international music, as well as columns like “mixed tape,” which features an analysis of certain songs based on a topic of the month. “It just seemed like something that would be right up my alley and if we had something like that here, that would be the kind of thing I would want to work for,” Hirtz said. With The Cut as her inspiration, Hirtz came back from her visit with a vision to start a similar publication at JMU. Within a few weeks, she developed a concept for the magazine. Hirtz said she plans to leave much of the content of the magazine up to the students on staff. Her goal is to cover a wide array of music from on-campus bands and a cappella groups to national and even international music. It will not be tied to any specific genre. “The great thing about the Shenandoah Valley is that we have a music scene here that’s unlike anything else,” Hirtz said. “We have so much music.”
Hirtz also began to work with her friend, sophomore business major Rachel Lewis, to get an idea of how to raise money. Together, they decided that much of the funding would come from fundraising and donations.
“I very much subscribe to the philosophy that if there isn’t something already there, why not create it?” Katie Hirtz junior
Hirtz asked English professor Erica Bleeg to help as the magazine’s adviser; she was immediately behind the idea. “When [Hirtz] asked me if I’d be an adviser, I signed on because I’m generally behind creative community endeavors,” Bleeg said. So far, Bleeg’s involvement has been minimal, and as magazine production moves forward, Bleeg will continue to leave the paper in the hands of the students. Her main role will be acting as a university liaison, working with the school to reserve rooms, look through paperwork and manage any copyright problems. With plans underway, Hirtz’s only worry was whether JMU students would be committed enough to make this publication happen. On Nov. 2, Hirtz held an informational meeting to discuss some of her ideas and get an idea of the amount of interest the publication would have on campus. About 20 people came who were interested in making the project happen. “I think this is an excellent opportunity to tap into a very unique characteristic of JMU
and Harrisonburg culture,” said Colleen Callery, a senior media arts and design and English double major. “Music is one of the strongest connections between people, and we are just trying to create a community that celebrates and encourages it.” Callery has become one of the main organizers alongside Hirtz. Since the first meeting, Hirtz has hosted two more meetings where she explained the qualifications for writers, editors and design specialists. She now has a group of about 30 who are interested and about 15 who have committed to help. Last week, the group voted on the official name and this week, they will begin to assign executive positions. “I was really surprised at our first meeting to realize how much time and thought she had already spent putting ideas together, and I think that inspired me to a degree, too,” Callery said. “Realizing that this was becoming reality and that we really could have a magazine together by next semester made me extra motivated to get this started.” Hirtz plans to hold one more meeting this semester to recruit writers and get the plans for the magazine finalized. Over winter break, she will be working with Lewis to come up with a fundraising plan and a budget. She also plans to speak with local publishers, looking for the best deal. Hirtz’s hope is that after applying to the Office of Student Activities and Involvement and going through the loterry system, the magazine will become an official organization. She intends to apply for official recognition in December. The first issue is planned to pr int in March, w ith monthly issues to follow. Contact Beth Cole at cole2ed@dukes.jmu.edu.
Shop | To offer cupcake ‘flavors of the week’ and next-day delivery
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Courtney Pedio, owner of Cocolicious, believes the red velvet recipe will be her most popular flavor. from page 11
Pedio said. “I made it for a bachelorette party and I got a really good response, so I realized I could do well in this business.” Since then, Pedio has baked and designed cupcakes from her home for the past six months. More designs include leopard themed cakes and cupcakes, sculpted baby ducks on top of cupcakes and Honda emblems mounted in gray icing. Pedio has baked cupcakes for birthdays, weddings, picnics and business events, but now with her new shop, people will be able to place an order and have cupcakes delivered the next day. Pedio saw the success she was having with her clients, and since Harrisonburg does not have a specialty cupcake store, she thought it would be a good idea to open one. Cocolicious already has 21 designs, and will offer a special “flavor of the week.” Some of the fixed flavors include classic white, classic chocolate, red
velvet cake, birthday cake confetti and carrot cake. Pedio used online cupcake recipes as a base and from there, decided what worked and what didn’t for her own baking. Both Pedio and her husband, Joe, agree that the red velvet cake seems to be the most popular so far. Pedio said she uses organic eggs from chickens raised on her brother in-law’s free range farm in New Market, Va. The coffee served in the shop, called Trager Brothers Coffee, will also be organic, and Cocolicious will be the only place in Harrisonburg to carry it. With its chic décor and bright pink walls, the store is inviting and reflective of Pedio’s artistic background. With its recent installation of the new oven a couple of days ago, the store is almost ready for business, but still needs some work before its opening. Pedio hopes to open Monday, just in time for Thanksgiving. “I am a people person, so
I cannot wait for regulars to come in and for kids to have their birthday parties here,” she said. Pedio also has plans for some original cupcake flavors, including a peanut butter and jelly cupcake, a bubblegum cupcake and margarita cupcake (complete with a shot of José Cuervo tequila for customers 21 and older). She also said she wants to make an an energy drink cupcake. “My inspiration came from Joe and his friends constantly drinking them during construction,” she said. “So I thought that would be a good idea, especially since college students love energy drinks.” Pe d i o sa i d h e r b ig g e st goal is “to provide a fun environment and positive atmosphere for people to come talk and eat cupcakes.” Contact Jennifer Bennett at benne2jm@ dukes.jmu.edu.
Album Review
New Girl Talk will have you listening ‘all day’ By Jeff Wade The Breeze
Musical mad scientist Gregg Gillis, better known as Girl Talk, quietly and unceremoniously released his latest record as a free download on his website on Monday. With “All Day,” the mash-up maestro provides another 70-some minutes of copyright-skirting music derived from the annuals of pop music. For those unfamiliar with the Girl Talk process, Gillis takes bits and pieces of hundreds of various songs from every genre and generation of pop music to make one schizophrenic whole. The end result sees Gillis salvaging bits and pieces of even the most deplorable material (“Teach Me How To Dougie” stands out) and extracts hooks and beats from them in the name of salvaging many songs from themselves. The mix serves as the perfect soundtrack to everything from cookouts to workouts to blowouts. In addition to making some of the most nauseating songs palatable, the micro mash-ups improve on already fantastic foundations, as in the case of
the pairing of Big Boi’s large and athematic “Shutterbug” with the dense, murky sounds of Portishead. In contrast to previous recordings, “All Day” is slightly more restrained. Samples linger longer giving some the more ingenious pairings room to shine. Surprises like the appearance of Supergrass’ “Alright” get a solid minute and half for its infectious keyboard hook; most songs get similar space to make their presence known but never stay long enough to wear out their welcome. With Girl Talk having such a distinctive gimmick, it is impressive that “All Day” largely subverts expectations; if anyone expecting Gillis to be in an “Empire State of Mind” or wondering what classic rock song is going to be fly “Like a G6” they will walk away disappointed. This is not to say that everything that prompted Girl Talk fame has been abandoned. Gillis keeps his crossdemographic appeal. Mainstream music listeners getting songs placed in a new context, while music nerds get to fill notebooks in a vain attempt to pair all of the fleeting snippets of songs with their source.
That being said, if listeners have been following Gillis since his breakthrough “Night Ripper,” some of this might feel familiar. Gillis still has his reliable fall-backs that he likes to use as listeners are going to hear a lot of classic rock and ’80s pop mashed with modern hip-hop. The samples used are still as purposefully chosen as ever, though, and flow from one to another far more naturally than they have any right to. The Girl Talk aesthetic still works because it surveys the music landscape, sparing no artist from the alteration altar. But just because “All Day” does not have a moment as revelational as the pairing of “Juicy” and “Tiny Dancer” on “Night Ripper” that does not mean the trick is less impressive. But if “All Day” has a moment anywhere near that peak, ODB’s verse from “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” with the chorus from Radiohead’s “Creep” comes pretty close. Or maybe Soulja Boy and Aphex Twin. Or maybe Electric Light Orchestra and GZA. Or maybe Iggy Pop and Beastie Boys. Or maybe ... Contact Jeff Wade at wadeja@dukes.jmu.edu.
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