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“We started [making music] immediately, as soon as we knew we wanted to start a band together,” Ali, a sophomore communications major, said. “I didn’t have a drum set at the time, so I used pencils as sticks. Sam had his guitar, and Maiya had her vocals. All three of us just started jamming out and having fun. We knew we wanted to do more with it.”
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JMU’s BoV is a 15-member governing body that impacts all areas of life at the university. The board makes decisions on tuition and finances, student life, academic affairs and more. While being on the BoV isn’t a political office, some new members expressed interest in carrying out Youngkin’s education initiatives, while others had points of disagreement.
It all started in Chandler Hall 318B. Hassan Ali had known his roommate, Sam Peterman, since kindergarten. The two moved into Chandler Hall their freshman year at JMU in fall 2021, and on the same floor was Maiya Correa. In five months, the group would come together to form a band — Project Serenity — with Ali as the drummer, Peterman the guitarist and Correa the vocalist.
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Richard “Dickie” Bell Richard “Dickie” Bell (’88) didn’t have the traditional college experience — and he’ll use that to serve on JMU’s Board of Visitors.Hegraduated about 20 years later than planned, and his time in college was “fragmented,” he said. After attending Old Dominion University for one year in the mid1960s, he left and served in the U.S. Navy for six years. When he finished there, he went straight to work because he couldn’t afford to go to school. He then went to community college, then came to JMU — called Madison College at the time — but found it challenging to pursue his education while working. see ,
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‘Serenity Now’ The three struck up a friendship over their first semester that quickly blossomed into inside jokes and dinner dates, but Correa said nothing brought them together more than their burning passion for music. Recalling one of the said dinner dates, Correa discussed how Ali and Peterman had always wanted to start a band but a group could never stick, which generated one of the first potential band names, “Quitter Friends.” Correa, a sophomore studio art major, had been singing for most of her life and began writing music at 9 years old. She said she knew she wanted to do something with music in college, and this was her chance. Peterman, a sophomore geology major, said the three of them began to spend every free moment together. On Dec. 11, 2021, they returned to Ali and Peterman’s dorm room after dinner at Olive Garden and decided they needed to make the band official. All they needed was a name. “We’re kind of a crazy bunch,” Correa said. “Anytime we’d get too crazy—” “We were at dinner and she was getting all worked up,” Peterman interjected, laughing. “I was just sitting and trying to eat my food, and I just looked at her and said, ‘Serenity now.’”The “Seinfeld” quote had become a running joke between the friends. They agreed the word “serenity” should be in the band’s name, and that night, Project Serenity was born.
On June 30, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) broke the streak. He announced nominees for the Board of Visitors (BoV) of universities across Virginia, including five new members for JMU. Governors cyclically appoint members to higher education boards, and with Virginia’s one-consecutive-term limit, this can shift education initiatives from year to year. As Youngkin is Virginia’s first Republican governor since 2014, this could shift education initiatives across the commonwealth, and the BoV itself.
Youngkin’s own education initiatives — a cornerstone of his campaign and time in office to date — although mostly focused on K-12 programs, have been met with different reactions from Virginians. In particular, his executive order forbidding the teaching of Critical Race Theory (CRT) has sparked discourse, and he’s faced lawsuits over his email tip line that allows parents to report public school employees who teach CRT and other “divisive” topics, according to multiple articles from The Washington Post.
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White also said he wants to focus on advancement and increase JMU’s “footprint” so more people know about JMU. He’ll serve on the Academic Excellence and Athletics committees alongside Dickie Bell, as well as the Governance Committee.Attheend of his term, White said he wants JMU to be a source of pride for alumni, as well as a place that respects and encourages discussion and different ideas. “I want it to be a place where the free flow and exchange of ideas is welcome,” White said, “and different ideas are respected and different people are respected.”
Bell will serve on the Academic Excellence and Athletics committees. He said he’s “always been fond” of JMU, and is open to change and solving problems, but “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” He said he has a lot to learn, but for now, he’s brushing up on the BoV’s past meeting minutes and getting a feel for the “mood and the pulse” of the board.
“It’s really exciting to me that our governor is so personally engaged in developing the next generation of leaders,” Edwards said.
The current Strategic Plan includes advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives,and increasing access, affordability, fundraising efforts and other Edwardspriorities.willserve on the board’s Advancement and Engagement and the Student Affairs committees. Like Bell, Edwards said she thinks JMU is on the right track. “I don’t know of anything that I would want to change,” Edwards said. “I think it’s really a matter of understanding the goals and capitalizing on those.”
The biggest problem facing public education, Bell said, is money; “It’s a battle” each year to get the necessary funding. He said his No. 1 goal on the BoV, is to make college more affordable. “I just don’t believe that we should ever deny an education to someone who wants and deserves it due to affordability,” Bell said. During his time in the House of Delegates, he also advocated for virtual learning, even before the pandemic. This is something he disagrees with Youngkin on, he said, because he believes virtual learning should be a part of everyday education. “I was a proponent to expand virtual education, not because I think everybody should be forced to learn virtually, but I think there are a lot of students who do better when they can learn virtually,” Bell said.Bell also said he advocates for higher pay for teachers, and he supported and passed a bill recognizing American Sign Language (ASL) as a foreign language. At JMU, sign language courses are currently listed in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department. Bell said he’d be interested in bringing ASL into the foreign language curriculum. He also highlighted the need for transparency in education — “I think we serve the constituents better when we do it in the sunshine,” he said.
Meet the new Youngkin-appointed members of JMU’s BoV Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the first Republican governor in Virginia since 2014, appointed five new members to JMU’s Board of Visitors. (Pictured left to right: Richard “Dickie” Bell, Terrie Edwards, Suzanne Obenshain, Michael Stoltzfus and Jack White). Photos courtesy of JMU
Michael Stoltzfus Michael Stoltzfus thought he’d never come back to the Shenandoah Valley. Born and raised in Harrisonburg, he attended Blue Ridge Community College and Eastern Mennonite University, then left the area at age 20. He went to Harvard Business School, moved around and lived in various countries, but after six or seven years, he said, he realized why his parents settled and started their family in Virginia. “I’m impressed upon the beauty, just the sheer beauty, of the Valley — that’s the first thing,” Stoltzfus said. “Second thing is that I find that we have a remarkable community … and I just find it to be a really wonderful place to call home.” Stoltzfus said he’s bringing practical business experience to the board, and takeaways from Harvard’s Executive Education programs, which he’s attended almost every year since 2001 and where he said he learned how to apply leadership, financial, marketing and operational frameworks to his work.
For her, those principles all serve the pipeline — helping students receive and make use of an education.Edwards hopes to focus on leadership development, mental health and the promotion of healthcare careers. Also high on her list is listening to students, which she said she’s excited to have a student representative to the BoV, senior Xaiver Williams. She also said she’s interested in furthering Youngkin’s education agenda.
She’s watched the growth of JMU, Harrisonburg and Rockingham alongside it. “[My husband and I] watched JMU really change the complexity of our community, for the good and for the bad,” Obenshain said. “I personally think that it’s been mostly for the good, because I believe that we have a better economic community today … and that was because of the growth that we’ve seen at JMU.”Obenshain’s husband, Mark Obenshain (R), has served as a Virginia state senator since 2004. Mark was on JMU’s BoV for eight years, spanning the Carrier and Rose administrations, and Suzanne served a term on Virginia Tech’s BoV from 2010-14, where she chaired the Academic Affairs Committee. Obenshain said she reached out to Gov. Youngkin about the open position on JMU’s BoV. “I thought a couple of his initiatives were very near and dear to my heart,” Obenshain said. She said she’s particularly passionate about Youngkin’s lab schools initiative. This includes starting college partnership laboratory schools, which allow public or private universities with approved education and teacher training programs to open K-12 schools. Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly allocated $100 million toward starting lab schools, according to The Richmond Times Dispatch. “As the governor launches his desires, then I can bring his ideas back to the university and work with the administration in order to make JMU one of the best schools in the commonwealth,” Obenshain said.Obenshain also said she wants to keep tuition affordable. “Affordability is critical,” she said, and she’ll be looking for opportunities to cut costs. She also emphasized the importance of working with the local community and considering how JMU affects the area around it. “I want to make sure … that we’re making good decisions that impact the greater community,” Obenshain said, “not just the JMU community.” Obenshain will serve on the BoV’s Audit and Finance and Physical Development committees.
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“When you think about our local economy, and when you think about the local institutions that have the most impact, not only on our economy but kind of how we think, how we move forward as a community, it’s JMU,” Stoltzfus said. “That will have a very impactful difference on the future of our community.”Whenasked about affordability for higher education, Stoltzfus said he’s “in search of” an answer for the issue — he said increased tuition rates “have been decades in the works,” but he doesn’t think there’s a “silver bullet” solution. In business, he said, often the idea is to “create value” and not invest money in things that don’t serve the business. In addition, businesses have to compete with“There’sothers.this structure that I see that has to do with creating value and competing and ultimately, both of those needs, both of those interests, have increased the cost [of higher education],” Stoltzfus said.He doesn’t have a set vision for the end of his term in 2026, but instead views his position on the board as being part of a whole. “It’s kind of this continuation of what I believe is a well-run institution,” Stoltzfus said. Jack White Jack White didn’t go to JMU, but “don’t hold that against me,” he said. Growing up, White watched his parents “leapfrog” their education, taking turns getting their various degrees. His dad got a PhD in divinity and a law degree, and his mom got her Masters in family therapy. His parents grew up in the segregated South, White said, so their success instilled in him an excitement for education, which he’s carried into his legal career. “It kind of showed me that education can be a great equalizer,” White said. White went to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Pepperdine University of Law. He spent five years in the Army and was a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Educationwise, he said he’s represented all types of schools and has worked with the Justice Department on school safety issues. White said he does this because he believes education has “a special place” in the U.S. that empowers people to contribute to society.
“It was difficult because I was at the age where I had to support myself and provide for myself, and I found it hard working full time and going to school,” BellLatersaid.on, after getting married and starting a family, he found his way back to JMU at his wife’s encouragement once he could afford to finish his degree.Bellis a retired educator and retired Republican member of Virginia’s House of Delegates. In his 10 years in Virginia government, Bell served for several years on the House’s Education Committee, and as its vice chair for part of that time.
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He said he looks forward to working with his friends on the BoV, of which he has several, and growing JMU and Harrisonburg in tandem.
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When it comes to JMU, White says the university’s mission statement — to prepare students “to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives,” according to JMU’s website — is right up his alley. “Well, that’s in line with everything that I’ve seen all my life,” White said, “so I don’t have to be a graduate to get in the core of what JMU is all about.” White said he admires JMU’s ambition to provide a high-quality education, “not just to make them a bunch of nerds who have highfalutin degrees,” but to help students become contributors to society. He said he’s interested in several higher education issues like Title IX and name image likeness, as well as JMU’s new athletic conference. But for him, the first step is to learn how JMU and the BoV operate.
For now, Edwards said she wants to help the BoV achieve its Strategic Plan, which outlines the university’s top goals for the next couple of years.
Suzanne Obenshain Suzanne Obenshain, a Virginia Tech alumna, has lived in the Shenandoah Valley for over 35 years.
“That was pivotal in changing the trajectory of my career,” Edwards said. “It got me interested in healthcare.”Now,ashealth education programs are among the most popular at JMU, according to U.S. News, Edwards said she’s passionate about making sure healthcare majors and programs stay integrated at JMU.Edwards placed an emphasis on student wellbeing and said her career in healthcare can help her serve the board to make that possible. She outlined her “ABCs” — principles she believes apply both to healthcare and academic administration.
Terrie Edwards Terrie Edwards (’80) was a first-generation college student, the first woman to graduate college in her family. Now, she’s a Regional President for SentaraEdwards’Healthcare.firstexperiences in healthcare were at JMU while she was earning her bachelor’s degree in public administration. After completing a marketing project and an internship for local healthcare companies, she was sold.
He added that the Civic Center works to create an environment where all members of the JMU community feel comfortable expressing themselves and their political views. “What I am really interested in is turning down the temperature and turning up the [emphasis on] the values and the common good that we share,” Kirkpatrick said.
Youngkin’s approach to federally funded education hasn’t been free of controversy. Youngkin’s first action in office was to sign an executive order intended to dismantle the presence of “critical race theory” and other “divisive concepts,” according to the Associated Press. The Associated Press notes another point of contention that has risen — Youngkin’s email tipline established for parents to report schools’ “divisive practices.”
Kirkpatrick added that the Center places an emphasis on helping students who have faced historic barriers that have kept them from voting and providing them with the necessary assistance to become engaged in their communities. This is done through three staff positions, he said, including, but not limited to Democracy Fellows, dedicated to facilitating the education on topics such as immigration, refugees and historically marginalized groups. “As the executive director, I always ask myself: Whose voice is not being heard? Who is not represented at this table and how do we include them?” Kirkpatrick said. “These are core and animating questions for me as a leader and why I am proud of our initiatives in these areas.” The Center’s mission encapsulates much more than just participation in elections. “[Voting] is just a starting point,” Kirkpatrick said. “We want to see students think about the whole of their political life — the whole of their life as a citizen — being engaged as a productive citizen in their community, in their job, in their families and in the organizations that they are connected to.”
JMU President Jonathan Alger said the Center fulfills a cornerstone of JMU’s mission to become a model of an engaged university through encouraging civic engagement. Beyond preparing students for the workforce, JMU aims to encourage students to become civically engaged, Alger said.
The Civic Center’s roots are in the university’s name, too, Alger said. Named for James Madison, the father of the Constitution, civic engagement is in the university’s “DNA,” Kirkpatrick said.
David Kirkpatrick is the new interim director of the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement.
Alger emphasized that, during the Constitution’s conception, the Founding Fathers acknowledged that the U.S. and its citizens were works in progress. The work to sustain and fortify the nation would be passed down from generation to generation, he said. “This would be the work of every subsequent generation to pick up the torch and sustain and strengthen democracy,” Alger said. “We [the university] are one of those entities that deal with each subsequent generation … We owe it to our students to prepare them for that lifetime of engaged citizenship going back to the preamble. I would argue that the work is more important than ever as our campuses and our country become more diverse.”
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“I am grateful that our mission at the Madison Center is one that people across a broad political spectrum can rally around,” Kirkpatrick said. “How do we strengthen our democracy? How do we advance the common good? These are non-partisan goals that everyone can rally around.”
One of the Civic Center primary goals is to work with students. Over the summer, senior Xaiver Williams, student representative for JMU’s Board of Visitors, worked alongside Settle in the Governor’s Fellows program and had the opportunity to interact directly with the Civic Center since the Center facilitated the program, its application process and provided students with connections.
“It is important for us as a university to have a central coordinating body that helps with this work,” Alger said. “They help us to facilitate important conversations on issues of the day.”
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Over the past few months, the Civic Center has also opened a new voting location open to students at the Godwin Hall gym, conducted lectures and organized initiatives. Heading this effort is the Center’s Common Good Conversations, which Kirkpatrick said aim to create a safe space for students, faculty and staff to discuss potentially controversial topics in order to educate themselves. As of now, the Center has conducted one of these conversations concerning misinformation in the newsThemedia.Common Good Conversations, as well as the Center itself, seek to bring people from varied positions on the political perspective together and recognize that, in spite of differences, many people share exceedingly similar values, Kirkpatrick said.
‘Hitting the gas’ New leadership creates new initiatives at Center for Civic Engagement
With new changes at the James Madison Center for Civic Engagement, including new interim director David Kirkpatrick, comes the question: What’s next? This year, the Civic Center hasn’t slowed down but instead is supplementing its original offerings. “Rather than steadying the ship, we are hitting the gas,” Kirkpatrick said. With the mission of making civic participation accessible to students, Kirkpatrick said, the Civic Center acts as a nonpartisan entity that provides students with the tools and education necessary to develop into informed contributors to U.S. democracy. In the past, the Civic Center has set up debates, brought in special speakers, provided voter registration assistance, helped incorporate civic engagement into JMU’s curriculum and hosted traveling town halls, during which local candidates for office would visit residence halls to provide students with information concerning their campaigns. “We are passionate about making sure that students can share their voice and that they feel empowered by the democratic process to help them shape the things that impact their future,” Kirkpatrick said.
Located in Burruss Hall, the Civic Center is already providing students with plenty of opportunities to get involved. Whether through Dukes Vote, a studentled organization that aids in facilitating the processes related to voting, or Democracy Fellows, the Center is ringing in the academic year with plenty of opportunities for the members of the JMU community.
“The Fellows program is a natural extension of [the Center’s] work and provides an incredible opportunity for our students to learn from our political leaders in Richmond,” Kirkpatrick said. One goal the Civic Center has cultivated under Kirkpatrick’s leadership is the strengthening of global partnerships to educate students, faculty and staff on the global discussion of Indemocracy.thepursuit of fulfilling this goal, Kirkpatrick began his directorship by participating in a week-long, state-sponsored democracy summit in Germany on behalf of the Center, where the issue of civic engagement was discussed among German, Ukrainian and U.S. leaders.
Some who oppose Youngkin’s policies have cited that critical race theory isn’t present in schools whatsoever and is rather serving as a “fear-mongering device,” according to NBC News. In response to this issue, Kirkpatrick said that the Civic Center’s goals are universally applicable and aren’t intended to push individuals to be inclined to think in a certain way.
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Goals of the Center Beyond JMU, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) education agenda has made an effort to highlight the importance of emphasizing free speech and the facilitation of civic discussion, which acts as the core of the Civic Center’s pursuit. Jesse Settle, a Master’s student, worked as a Governor’s Fellow in Richmond, Virginia, over the summer, working directly with Youngkin. “[Youngkin] wants to put more funding into schools, so I think that could impact the Civic Center,” Settle said. “Having those innovations in civic engagement and other kinds of education … would be something he would fully support.”
The Civic Center makes voter registration and voting itself accessible to JMU students, Kirkpatrick said, which is done primarily by encouraging students to educate themselves on the candidates for upcoming elections and guiding them through the electoral process.
“In particular, Ukrainian leaders and friends reminded me of the pressing importance of our conversations,” Kirkpatrick said. “How should we structure our government? How do we keep our leaders accountable and our government transparent in its decision-making? How do we expand our collaborations across borders and languages to advance the common good?”
At the summit, Kirkpatrick said that through the conversations, he and his colleagues were able to receive diverse insights on democracy and were put in a position where they had to think critically and creatively about their approach to encouraging civic engagement.
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The law went into effect July 1, and with the start of the 2022-23 academic year, the training has begun at JMU — but not without students filed into the Atlantic Union Bank Center (AUBC) for the third round of training led by Pam Steele, JMU’s associate director of student life. During the interactive, open-ended portion of the presentation, students anonymously attacked Steele in protest of the training. Students took to YikYak, a popular app among college students, to release more of their frustrations. “Everyone apologize to Pam rn,” one sympathetic user wrote. “Absolutely disrespectful and I’m embarrassed to be part of Greek life rn.” [sic] “Pam was never hazed and it shows,” another userThewrote.training program was created by the Gordie Center, an organization that works to end hazing in honor of Gordie Bailey — a University of Virginia (U.Va.) student who died as a result of hazing in 2004. The training covers what is classified as hazing, how to identify alcohol poisoning and how to report hazing. Despite the sensitive topic, Steele said she wasn’t surprised at students’ reactions. “In my personal opinion, it just affirmed the fact we continue to have more work to do,” SteeleCourtneysaid. White, cousin of Adam and president of the Love Like Adam Foundation, also stressed that hazing deaths are preventable. Alongside those responsible for Adam’s death, White travels to different universities sharing his“I’vestory.had students come up to me saying, ‘You need to be at JMU,’” White said. Adam’s law also requires universities to share misconduct records. Since 2016, three on-campus organizations have received hazing violations at JMU. Four organizations have been kicked off campus, including PBX, known elsewhere as Delta Chi. “Hazing deaths are preventable and this is a national problem,” Steele said. “I don’t think there’s a campus, in my opinion, that is exempt.”Thetraining stressed that hazing can happen in any type of organization, Greek Life or not. To learn more about Adam’s Law and the anti-hazing training, tune into Breeze TV’s broadcast on Friday at 3:30 p.m. on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube or Campus Cable.
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On Feb. 27, 2021, college freshman Adam Oakes was forced to drink a bottle of Jack Daniels Whiskey while rushing the Delta Chi fraternity at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) — resulting in his death, according to Northern Virginia Magazine. Oakes’ death sparked conversations around hazing and resulted in the passage of Adam’s Law, which requires student organizations across the Commonwealth to participate in an in-person, anti-hazing training program.
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Adam’s Law went into effect July 1 and anti-hazing training began at JMU in August.
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The advisors will be included in the email sent to the accused concerning the allegations and charges they face. If the accused decides to appeal the sanctions, a hearing will be scheduled where, according to a two-thirds vote, the Rules and Elections committee will decide whether to adjust the original sanctions, the amendment states.
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The amendment specifies that, as allegations of misconduct are presented to SGA, they’ll be directed to the Parliamentarian and Rules and Elections Committee and an investigation will beInvestigationsopened. will begin with an initial internal meeting to decide whether the evidence presented warrants the opening of a case and will determine appropriate potential sanctions.
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate appointed Valerie Spiegelthal to the position of Student Representative to the Harrisonburg City Council. Photo by Valerie Chenault / The Breeze
The SGA unanimously voted to appoint senior Valerie Spiegelthal to the position of Student Representative to Harrisonburg City Council. This position involves a student attending Harrisonburg City Council meetings to represent the students of JMU. Spiegelthal will advocate on the behalf of the student body on a local level and research matters that will impact students.“Ihave full confidence in her that she will be able to carry out those responsibilities,” senior Grace Smith, Legislative Affairs Chair, said. Outside of the meeting, in a written statement to The Breeze, Smith said the role serves to facilitate the flow of information between the City Council and the SGA on matters that impact students. If SGA feels particularly passionate about something, Smith said, the Student Representative will participate in the public hearings at city council.“Through this position we are really looking to strengthen the relationship between JMU students and the city,” Smith said.
The Student Government Association (SGA) Senate held its first meeting of the 202223 academic year Sept. 6. The Senate voted to approve an amendment on behavioral misconduct and appointed a senator as the JMU Student Representative to the Harrisonburg City Council.
The document goes on to outline that, once a decision is reached by the committee, the decision will be presented for an Executive Leadership Team (ELT) vote to approve or reject sanctions according to a majority vote. At this meeting, an SGA adviser must be present. Similarly, the Senate unanimously passed the house rules for the 2022-23 academic school year.Much like the Disciplinary Procedures Amendment, a change was made to the rules regarding behavior within SGA. The change to the rules says anyone who behaves in a way that inhibits senate proceedings or threatens anyone attending a senate meeting will be asked to leave by the Parliamentarian, then escorted out by the Sergeant of Arms and could be disciplined for their actions.
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“I think that it is important that any victim should feel comfortable … being in this organization,” Cannella said.
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The SGA Senate unanimously voted to provide an amendment to its Sanctions on Behavioral Misconduct.Thisamendment seeks to create a more comfortable environment for victims of behavior found to be harmful to the environment of SGA. Examples of this behavior include hazing, threats, harassment and discrimination.
A written notice outlining accusations and charges will then be sent to the accused. The amendment details that, from the time the notice is sent, a 48-hour window will open for the accused to reply to the email and appeal a decision.TheParliamentarian is required to speak to SGA’s faculty advisors about the investigation.
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Junior Abby Cannella, the SGA Membership Chair, submitted the amendment last April, and said she proposed it because some matters aren’t appropriate to be discussed in front of the Senate, especially if those matters include reason to remove someone from the organization.
Heather Coltman, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, confirmed it — “there is an uptick,” she said in the meeting, — but JMU’s absence policies haven’t changed.
First, at this point, most people are testing at home instead of the University Health Center (UHC). The vast majority also don’t report their at-home test results, Miller said, and if JMU were to keep tracking and providing information via the dashboard, it wouldn’t be accurate. Rather than cases, Miller said he’s focused on hospitalizations as an indicator of COVID-19 in the community. He said he hasn’t seen many.
The Stop the Spread dashboard, which used to include JMU’s COVID-19 positivity rates, vaccinations and other information regarding the pandemic and its hyperlocal effects, now acts purely as a resource page. Here, students will find a collection of JMU, state and national guidelines on how to navigate the pandemic, as well as FAQs. It’s not just for COVID-19 anymore either — there’s also information on the flu and monkeypox.
The Stop the Spread dashboard was JMU’s public display of COVID-19 data, but now the university isn’t tracking the virus internally either. Tim Miller, vice president for student affairs, said there are several reasons for this:
There’s no special exception for COVID-19 absences, she said, because that’s private medical information, but students can contact the Dean of Students office if they test positive and will have the option to fill out what McCleary said is essentially a sick note, which the Dean of Students office will confirm and then allow the student to send to instructors directly. She said JMU, as a public institution, can’t require people who test positive to quarantine but encourages students to follow VDH recommendations.
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Although JMU may not be formally tracking it, COVID-19 and other illnesses may be on the rise on campus. In Thursday’s faculty senate meeting, one faculty member voiced concern over the increase and sought guidance on how to handle absences.
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Second, he emphasized that it’s time to move past the pandemic, and JMU plans to do this by treating COVID-19 like any other disease. “We have to normalize this as part of life,” Miller said. “I’m not tracking flu numbers on a dashboard. I’m not gonna track when you all get it and call it the J-M-Flu in a few weeks … It just, it has to be normalized and having a separate dashboard, making it stand out and making this big deal does not normalize something that people just kind of get.” In accordance with Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recommendations, students who test positive for the virus are asked to isolate and wear a mask in all shared spaces for five days after symptom onset. Otherwise, masks are optional. JMU is offering free take-home COVID-19 tests for students, available on the second floor of the Student Success Center (SSC).
JMU is no longer tracking COVID-19 though the Stop the Spread dashboard. Breeze file photo
JMU halts tracking COVID-19, repurposes Stop the Spread dashboard
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The senate’s speaker pro tempore, Kristen McCleary, added that there’s no official university guidance on COVID-19“Everyone,absences.ofcourse, is encouraged to be as understanding as possible, or whatever is reasonable for your class,” McCleary told the faculty senate.
Some JMU Dining locations — the Chick-fil-A in D-Hall and the Starbucks in Carrier Library — have had to temporarily close due to complications with COVID-19. Although Chick-fil-A is now reopen, Starbucks is operating out of a truck, located behind Moody Hall, for now. Miller said closures like this are bound to happen. “I think [closures are] gonna happen at this point. . . 7-10 days into the semester, you can expect to see that,” Miller said. “I’m not trying to say I’m not worried … For me, it’s the right thing for us to do, to treat this as a normal part of life that we’re still worried about, but I don’t know what would make sense to do differently.”
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Incorporating exercise in daily routine enhances student’s ability to study
Though, , taking a break after completing an assignment or utilizing time between classes, there are should be a way students can manage school and exercise efficiently. Implementing these routines are essential for various reasons such as improved memory retention, physical health and stress relief that make weekly exercise necessary.Physical health is the predominant reason to participate in some sort of exercise. This could be joining a sports team, lifting at the gym, rock climbing or something as simple as going on a walk. Exercise allows the body to strengthen and build a defense against certain diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and various other cancers. It can also improve sleep, overall strength and regulate blood pressure, according to the National Institutes of Health. Along with the physical aspect, the brain needs exercise, too. BYU cell biology and physiology professor Jeff Edwards found that exercise feeds the brain by increasing blood flow, lowers stress and improves memory. Edwards explains the brain is an organ that requires good circulation because of its high metabolic demand. When someone exercises, there’s an increase in blood flow which increases the brain’s cognitive ability. Memory is also enhanced because exercise directly increases the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). This process allows for new synapses to form, which control the learning and memory functions of the brain. The more BDNF that’s accumulated, the more brain function increases which will allow for an increase in academic performance.
Exercise is also key to regulating stress. College can be a high-stress environment, so the more students can do to minimize this stress, the better. According to the College of Life Sciences at BYU, when someone exercises, the number of stress receptors that impact the hippocampus are instantly minimized. This inherently reduces the effect of the stress hormones on the brain. So, whatever stress or anxiety is invading the brain can be easily reduced by setting aside time from school to incorporate some form of physical activity during the week.
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Junior nursing student Rachel Day said even with her vigorous schedule, she still finds the time for exercise and has learned the importance of physical “Physicalactivity.health is very important and with my major, I’m an advocate for it,” Day said. “All of my classes have made me realize the short and long term benefits that physical activity has on your body, such as your heart, lungs and brain ... I also believe that it’s important for college students to get into the routine now so it is already implemented into their routine during adulthood.”Whileitmay seem hard to get into the routine of exercising, Dukes are fortunate enough that this university offers extensive resources that students and faculty can use free of charge. The University Recreation Center (UREC) offers indoor and outdoor facilities that contain various gyms, equipment and fields, as well as group classes focusing on pilates, yoga, nutrition and more. Most off-campus apartment complexes also have gyms that the residents can utilize. With all of these resources, students should have little excuse to neglect their health.
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The University Recreation Center (UREC) offers a variety of physical activities for students to engage in including rock climbing. Abi Middleton / The Breeze
There’s a common consensus most can agree upon when it comes to how one can improve their quality of life: physical activity.There are six indicators that ensure a high quality of life: education, environmental quality, personal security, civic engagement, work-life balance and health. To be able to achieve a high quality of life, one needs to be physically and mentally healthy above all else. The term “quality of life” can be very subjective, depending on one’s goals. There are many factors that can contribute to this aspect, and it can be argued that physical activity is not needed to achieve a high quality of life. Though, while one can delve into their career and become the highest excelling member in that field, if lacking total physical activity, physical and mental health will start to decline. For some, it may seem that getting involved in a sport or setting aside an hour to go to the gym will only take time away from their studies.
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see TATTOO, page 13 EMMA SELI compromising controversy 35% Of visablecompaniesAmericanareacceptingoftattoosonemployees
Certain industries remain relatively strict in terms of body ink on employees, Zippia says, including the military, politics, aviation and administration. Often, companies and organizations frown upon certain areas of tattoo placement, such as hand, neck and face tattoos, even if the employer is otherwise lenient on visible body art. The content of the tattoo is a key factor for employers as well — for example, any gruesome, aggressive or vulgar designs would be unacceptable in theDespiteworkplace.some industries’ old-fashioned views on tattoos, others favor employees with body art. The top six industries for visible tattoos are creative fields, skilled labor, the restaurant industry, remote positions, outdoor jobs and public safety occupations, according to Zippia. Many employers see tattoos as a sign of creativity in a potential employee, which is partially why tattoos are so well accepted among artists, writers, graphic designers, etc. The sports and fashion industries tend to be lax on visible tattoos as well, with 65% of fashion designers preferring employees with body ink, according to EarthWeb, and 86% of the public accepting visible tattoos on pro athletes, according to Zippia.
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Tattoos are becoming more popular and mainstream than ever in recent years, with over 50% of Americans under the age of 40 sporting tattoos. People’s reasons for getting inked vary vastly — for some they serve as mementos and for others as masterpieces. Whether it’s to honor a family member or show off an artist’s skill, tattoos serve many purposes. Yet, in the past, they’ve been stigmatized and frowned upon by companies for being unprofessional. However, many businesses have become increasingly lax on the idea of employees with tattoos — some employers even seek out workers adorning body art. Those entering the professional world can expect relaxed tattoo restrictions and from employers a more accepting attitude toward tattoos.
47% of Americans aged 18-29 have tattoos according to a 2015 Harris Research Poll Survey.
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The rise of the millennial generation seems to have accelerated this destigmatization — millennials represent 41% of all people with tattoos, according to EarthWeb, and are generally more accepting of tattoos on employees.
College-aged people also make up a relatively large portion of the tattooed population, with 47% of Americans aged 18-29 having tattoos according to a 2015 Harris Research Poll survey. They starkly contrast older generations’ negative views on body ink in the professional world. Today, around 35% of American companies are accepting of visible tattoos in the workplace, according to Zippia, a career advancement platform.
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Alex Roll, a local Harrisonburg tattoo artist who owns Aesthetics Tattoo, said she’s seen the destigmatization of tattoos as an artist in the“Tattooingindustry. isn’t going anywhere, especially in a day and age where customization is huge,” Roll said. “I absolutely think we are heading toward people being indifferent about tattoos and having them in the workplace.”Rollalsosaid the tattoo industry is rapidly growing. With the increasing amount of tattoo artists and the rise in people receiving tattoos, the industry has expanded and become more inclusive.
Pale Fire Brewing Co., a local brewery in Harrisonburg, has no tattoo policy for its employees. Susan Keeler, the Pale Fire Brewing Co. marketing and events manager, explains that she values her employee’s individuality and their ability to express themselves. Besides basic uniform requirements such as a Pale Fire shirt and close-toed shoes, Pale Fire’s restrictions are generally relaxed, including their tattoo policy.“Tattoos don’t reflect someone’s work ethic or personality and I think its silly to judge someone off that … The exception to this would be if I felt that an individual’s tattoos are openly racist or offensive, but that would be strictly case by case.”
Keeler says that with the rise of younger generations entering the workforce, she expects tattoo policies to relax. “Times have changed,” she said. With tattoos becoming more common and available to people across the country, the employment industry must continue to follow the trend of loosening tattooWithrestrictionstattoosbecoming more common and available to people across the country, the employment industry must continue to follow the trend of loosening tattoo restrictions
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“American tattooing specifically was so heavily rooted in military or biker activity that it’s really nice to see a shift from that imagery to something that is more for everyone,” Roll said.Body art has long existed throughout history and will continue to persist into the future. Tattoos hold different meanings for every individual and allow people to express themselves through body art. As getting inked continues to grow more popular, tattoos are becoming more common and less stigmatized in the U.S. society and job market.“People also underestimate how fun the process of getting tattooed is … sometimes it’s more [fun ]than the actual tattoo.” Roll said. “Sometimes it’s going and doing something spontaneous with friends and creating memories you’ll be able to look back on. Some people collect memories in a scrapbook, some people get tattoos.”
An increased prevalence of tattoos among youth has contributed to relaxed restrictions regarding tattoos in the workplace. Breeze file photo
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This week in JMU history...
On Dec. 2, 1922, The Breeze was born. Since then, it has been the indispensable source of news for the JMU and Harrisonburg communities for almost 100 years. The Breeze will celebrate its centennial this December, so we’re traveling back in time. Each week, The Breeze takes a look back on historic moments in JMU and Breeze history by publishing the cover from the same publication day, just years in the past. This week’s cover is from 2003, and highlights JMU football losing to Virginia Tech and Mark Warner (D), former Virginia governor and current U.S. senator, discussing education reform.
Peterman said he had very little experience with performing and was “a nervous wreck,” but the Crayola crowd met Project Serenity with nothing but love, support and a whole lot of dancing.“Ithinkit was one of the best feelings ever,” Peterman said. “The whole atmosphere — as soon as I got onto the stage, I felt at home.” In the audience for Project Serenity’s first show was Grace Kelley, a freshman at the time who also lived in Chandler Hall. Correa had met Kelley, a media arts and design (SMAD) major and music industry minor, in a writing class prior to Project Serenity’s formation. Correa said the two hit it off when Kelley showed up in a Lana Del Rey T-shirt and discovered they shared a love for her music.
“That’s one thing I love: We’ve had so many incidents like that where a string breaks, the mic sounds bad, just random things like that,” Correa said. “We’re constantly in these embarrassing situations but it gives us a story and it keeps us humble.”Project Serenity made a name for itself playing a variety of performances, from house shows to breweries to Relay 4 Life. Kelley said she realized how far they’d come when she was with her friend in Target and overheard a stranger talking about how excited they were to hear Project Serenity perform that night. “I think by now, we’ve established our roots as a Harrisonburg band,” Peterman said.
The band continued to develop their sound and said they instantly fell in love with performing together.
“I started playing the recording and Hassan teared up, then I teared up, even Sam teared up,” Correa said. “We were all just sitting there, arms around each other, like, we’re gonna see each other again. We’re leaving this room, but our band is now more than just this dorm room.” After a difficult summer apart, Correa, Kelley and Peterman have returned to JMU. Ali now travels to Harrisonburg for every show. The members agreed that their recent shows have been their favorite, particularly their Aug. 27 show at Crayola House. Peterman said it was one of the most packed shows he’s ever seen at theEvenvenue.if Ali, Peterman, Correa and Kelley never recorded a song together or played on a huge stage, Peterman said he’d be the “happiest person in the world” just to play music at local venues with his friends. However, he said Project Serenity has pushed him to new heights — and he’s ready to keep climbing. “I feel like if we were to stop right now, I’d be so proud of everything we’ve done so far,” Correa said. “But I have this vision of just standing on a stage where there’s a massive crowd and I’m singing a song I wrote, then I point the microphone out and everyone sings back the next few lines. That, for me, is making it. I know we have more to give.”
Local band finds success, friendship through challenges
Kelley said Project Serenity has two sides: soft indie and rocking out as hard as humanly possible.Project Serenity covered Paramore’s “All I Wanted” at a recent show. Peterman used one of Kelley’s guitars that worked with the heavy feel of the song. But this wasn’t a normal guitar; it was built with a locking nut that was meant to keep the strings in tune. After going “a little too hard” on the chorus, Peterman realized when a string breaks on this type of guitar, every other string goes out of tune.
The band members said they planned to release their first EP on July 28, but the challenges of recording remotely proved too tough. Each of them moved back to their hometowns for the summer, and states apart, they worked nonstop to release their EP on time.
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Peterman would record lead guitar and send it to Kelley, Kelley would record a bass line and send it to Ali, and Ali would send the final instrumental to Correa so she could add vocals. They were used to performing together and building off each others’ music onstage, so recording asynchronously, Peterman said, was nearlyDespiteimpossible.thecountless hours of work and dedication to releasing their EP over the summer, the band ultimately decided to postpone the release. Correa said they knew it would be easier and less frustrating to wait until everyone was backNow,together.Correa, Kelley and Peterman are back in Harrisonburg and ready to get back in the studio. Ali, however, has since transferred to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Correa said having Ali two hours away in Richmond has changed the band’s dynamic.
Roots in the Community
Correa, Peterman and Ali all had matching rings from Horizon Gifts — they wore them for every performance. Kelley found one of the exact same rings in Richmond months later, and the members insisted she buy one. “I think that was our sign that it was meant to be,” Peterman said.
14 EDITORSCULTUREEMAIL Michael Russo & Avery Goodstine thebreezeculture@gmail.com 20228,SeptemberThursday, @Breeze_Culture from PROJECT SERENITY, page 1 ‘Meant to be’ They developed a sound Ali described as a mixture of indie-pop and alternative punk. Over the span of a few weeks, the band churned out a set of both originals and covers. Despite spending a month apart for winter break and having only been a band for less than two months, Project Serenity booked its first show at Crayola House on Feb. 4, 2022. Correa said they were all terrified but ecstatic. Two days before the show, the band wanted one more original song to play live. They’d joked that one day, they’d write a song called “Pterodactyl.”“Weused to do this pterodactyl screech when we were getting too hyper and needed to regroup,” Correa said. During one of the final band practices before the show, Ali started playing a fast-paced drum beat unlike any of their other music. “I just looked at him and was like, ‘That! That’s ‘Pterodactyl!’” Correa said. Correa said within 10 minutes, she wrote the lyrics and Peterman added in lead guitar. They practiced the song a few times and added it into their set, ready for their first show.
‘Anything but serene’
Like Correa, Ali and Peterman, Kelley said she was a lover of all things music. She grew up on Irish dance, had been playing trumpet since the age of 9 and joined the Marching Royal Dukes when she came to JMU. “I’ve always wanted to do something with music,” Kelley said. “That’s why I chose music industry; I love the business part, I love the performing part — all of it.” Kelley came to every show to help the band set up and watch them perform, and the four grew closer when Kelley began coming to the bands’ practices. The group needed a bassist, and though the three were hesitant to add someone else into the mix, Kelley could play and so well.
“It does feel like part of the energy, and part of the group, is missing,” she said. This could, however, be a blessing in disguise, Correa said. Ali said he’s prioritized networking and making connections since transferring to VCU. The band plans to book a recording studio in Richmond to record the EP and perform there as soon as it gets the opportunity.
Each worked different jobs with varying hours to afford the best equipment and rent studio time.
Despite his efforts to explain this to the band in the moment, Peterman said, he just dad to adapt and keep playing.
“Maiya has such an amazing voice, and she has this quiet but loud sound,” Ali said. “My drumming is sort of somber and soft; when Sam goes hard he goes hard, and Grace’s bass playing matches Sam wherever he goes.”
“In my mind it couldn’t have been anyone else who filled that spot,” Correa said, and Kelley was officially invited to join Project Serenity.
Struggles and Setbacks
Despite challenging personal circumstances and new adjustments, Project Serenity has established themselves in the community and seek to fulfill high aspirations.
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The members of Project Serenity booked show after show in their spring semester, and despite initial jitters, found their place on the stage.“Ithink more of my anxieties go away whenever I realize I’m with this group of people who are really talented,” Ali said, “and if we mess up, who cares? I’m having fun, they’re having fun, I’m playing music with my friends.”
‘Bigger than a dorm room’ The band’s final show of freshman year was at Crayola House, right where they’d performed for the first time ever three months earlier. A few days later, it was time to leave behind the dorm where their journey started. Correa had written a new song, “The Riot Beat.” Ali hadn’t heard it yet, so on the day they moved out, the band sat in Ali and Peterman’s dorm room that had been stripped of everything but LED lights and a few remaining boxes. Correa described “The Riot Beat” as the “complete opposite” of their other music. The song is gentle and pairs Correa’s soft falsetto with a pure, clean tone guitar.
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The Breeze Students from marginalized backgrounds may often struggle to find their place at a primarily white institution (PWI) like JMU. DeAndrae Powell, assistant director of the Intercultural Greek Council and Multicultural Programs, said the Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS) houses over 60 organizations that promote diversity and inclusion for students who may not have found their place at JMU justTheseyet. orgs provide a safe space for students who are part of marginalized communities and want to learn more about their own identities as well as issues such as race, gender, sexuality andPowellaccessibility.saidthese spaces allow students to learn about different cultures and experience different points of view they may not have been exposed to otherwise. “These spaces present students from marginalized identities the opportunity to be themselves 100% of the time,” Powell said. “Another aspect is that these organizations are not exclusive to those groups through allowing students who are white or who are from a different culture to learn about the history and heritage that exists within their community at JMU.”While joining an organization may seem daunting to some students, Powell encourages all students to be themselves in these spaces. He said CMSS organizations are welcoming to all types of students, no matter their level of knowledge or interest in a certain subject.
Grupo Candela Grupo Candela is JMU’s Latin Dance Team. With a special focus on salsa, merengue, bachata and reggaeton, the group performs around the local community and occasionally offers dance lessons and workshops. While Grupo Candela admits members through tryouts, which are usually held during the fall semester, all are welcome to audition for the team.
JMU offers many diversity-focused organizations for students of all backgrounds
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha is JMU’s first Latina-based sorority. While the group’s Latina-based, it’s not exclusive and is open to everyone. The group’s mission is “to uphold the goals set forth by our thirteen founding mothers,” according to its website. “We pledge to formalize, cultivate, and foster bonds amongst each other as sisters and abide by respect, trust, communication, professionalism, and accountability.”Alongwithregular meetings and fundraisers, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha works with the March of Dimes and DC Cares, a volunteer service in Washington, D.C. that assists with the Special Olympics.
“Just be yourself,” Powell said. “These organizations are extremely welcoming to all people from all backgrounds and intersections.
I encourage students to make themselves at home.”Below is a list of student orgs at JMU that advocate for and focus on minority communities and the issues they face. Black student orgs JMU’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) chapter
JMU’s African Student Organization aims to spread awareness about Africa and its history to JMU and Harrisonburg. The group holds general body meetings, as well as events like movie nights, the ASO Olympics and the annual Taste of Africa show, which celebrates African culture through displaying fashion, music and food from different African countries.
Asian American student orgs Asian Student Union (ASU)
The NAACP is the U.S.’s oldest grassrootsbased civil rights organization. JMU’s chapter of the NAACP aims “to achieve equity, political rights, and social inclusion by advancing policies and practices that expand human and civil rights, eliminate discrimination, and accelerate the well-being, education, and economic security of Black people and all persons of color,” according to its website. In general meetings, the group educates members about Black history and social issues that people of color face. Along with meetings, the NAACP’s biggest event is the Black Excellence Gala, hosted alongside the Black Student Alliance. This event, usually held during February, Black History Month, honors Black history and Black student leaders.
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Latinx student orgs Latinx Student Alliance
Madison Equality is a club that focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students who are part of the LGBTQ community. Abi MIddleton / The Breeze
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JMU’s Asian Student Union spreads and influences Asian culture throughout the JMU and Harrisonburg communities. Along with general body meetings, ASU holds fundraisers and member events such as semi-formal, sunset painting nights, boba night at Kung Fu Tea and Pie an Exec. Filipino Americans at Madison (FAM) Filipino Americans at Madison is the first and only Filipino American organization at JMU. The main goal of the group is to spread awareness of Filipino culture across campus, according to its website. While the group holds regular meetings and fundraisers, its big event is the annual culture show — a showcase of Filipino culture through performances like singing, dancing and skits. The show’s also a chance for audience members to learn about Filipino culture and different traditions. see ORGANIZATIONS
JMU’s Black Student Alliance aims to uplift Black voices and educate students on topics related to race. Each semester, the BSA hosts a week full of events along with bi-weekly group meetings. In the spring, the group hosts Ebony Exposure Week, a week full of events that talk about topics related to Black history and culture.
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Aiming to represent Latinx culture, the Latinx Student Alliance celebrates Hispanic culture through many different events during both the fall and spring semesters. The group hosts regular general body meetings along with events such as soccer tournaments, study halls and the annual Celebración Latina. Usually at the end of the spring semester, Celebración Latina is a galatype event where members come together to honor their culture, have faculty guest speakers and award incoming first-year students with scholarships.
Women of Color (WOC) After reactivating in 2018, JMU’s Women of Color has been hard at work to create an environment where women of color can network and grow with each other. Through regular meetings covering topics such as goal setting and finances in higher education and fundraisers with local food drives and the Harrison Boys and Girls Club, WOC helps members learn skills that will for their future careers. While the group does require an application, WOC also hosts more casual meetings for members, including study dates, dinner and movie events and morning tea hangouts.
Overcoming Barriers Overcoming Barriers was founded by Kinesiology professor Tom Moran with a goal to “empower individuals with disabilities” and those connected to them such as parents, educators, and community organizations. Moran hopes to do this by implementing change in people’s self-efficacy through group activities, according to the group’s constitution. The group regularly hosts volunteer events with one of their most popular collaborators being First Tee, which aims to empower kids and teens through golf. Empowerment3 (E3) Also founded by Moran, Empowerment3 aims to empower people with disabilities through physical activity. Empowerment3 also closely works with Overcoming Barriers since their goals are similar. Along with encouraging physical activity, the program conducts research and training in order to be able to better serve those with disabilities. E3 offers volunteer, fieldwork and paid opportunities for all JMU students.
JMU is home to many different organizations for students from all different backgrounds. If you’re unsure of where you fit in on campus, these organizations are a great place to start.
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LGBTQ student orgs Shades of Pride (SOP) Shades of Pride is open to all JMU students. The organization is an LGBTQ safe space with a focus on Black and brown queer communities. SOP hosts an annual “More Color More Pride” ball along with regular meetings and events. Madison Equality (ME) Madison Equality is JMU’s student-run community for LGBTQ students. Founded in 1983, ME focuses on creating a supportive and inclusive environment for students who are part of the LGBTQ community. The club holds frequent meetings and socials that are open to all students who want to learn more about the LGBTQ community as well as LGBTQ students who are looking for a support system.
Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Expression (SOGIE) Located on the first floor of the Student Success Center, SOGIE offers awareness and education programs, peer-facilitated workshops, a resource library and the Lavender Lounge for LGBTQAccordingstudents.toits website, SOGIE “works toward promoting James Madison University's commitment to diversity through education, support, advocacy and the fostering of equity for all
“These spaces present students from marginalized identities the opportunity to be themselves 100% of the time.”
Japanese Language and Culture Club
The Japanese Language and Culture Club is relatively new to JMU with their first official meeting being held in October 2021. Although the group hasn’t been around for that long, it’s dedicated to educating others about Japanese culture. The club holds regular meetings and is open to all who are interested in learning more about Japan, Japanese as a language and Japanese culture and traditions.
CONTACT Morgan Vuknic at vuknicma@dukes.jmu.edu. For more on the culture, arts and lifestyle of the JMU and Harrisonburg communities, follow the culture desk on Twitter and Instagram @Breeze_Culture.
Accessibility-related student orgs Madison Disability Inclusion Group (DIG)
Native American Student Union (NASU) Open to all students, the Native American Student Union is a place where students can come to learn about Native American culture. The club allows members to participate in Native traditions while also teaching about the heritage behind them. According to its constitution, the purpose of NASU is to “provide a safe place for Native American students on campus while hosting events to represent and inform the campus of Native American culture and experiences.”
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Having only been an official student organization since the fall semester in 2019, the Madison Disability Inclusion Group creates a safe space for students to discuss topics related to disabilities. The group wants students with disabilities to have a place where they feel comfortable, as well as a place where able-bodied students can come and learn about the issues their peers face. Madison DIG has hosted lectures and social events where students can share their experiences and learn from others.
students, inclusive of all sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.”
People of Color (POC) student orgs Indian Student Organization JMU’s Indian Student Organization aims to bring cultural awareness to all South Asian cultures. On their website, they state that “we want to help people in the JMU community make friends while learning and participating in other people's cultures. We want to spread diversity all across campus by having a variety of events and make all students feel welcome.” The club holds general body meetings where members are able to experience authentic South Asian food and culture.
Fernando Garay Jr. held a grand opening for his new barbershop, The Classics Barber Studio, in Harrisonburg on Sept. 4. Garay said his is a modern take on the classic values of a barber shop: community.
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The Classics’ current general manager, to come work for him. Price said Garay was messaging him on Instagram and gave him an offer he “couldn’t pass up.” “I’ve worked at a lot of barbershops in Harrisonburg, almost all of them,” Price said. “It’s a different vibe than all the other barber shops … All of us been here for at least two months … and everybody’s like family, man, everybody’s like a brother here.” Price said his main job is to “make sure everybody feels comfortable” and “good lookin’.” He also emphasized that this barbershop is meant to be a community center open to everyone. “Just like women go to the nail shop to feel good, men come here to get away,” Price said. “That’s all we want; we want this to be a comfortable place for everybody.”
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New barbershop serves as local community hub
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“Our goal is just to kind of bring barber back to what it used to be,” Garay said, “where we focus on the detail, where we take care of ourGaraycommunity.”alsoowns a barbershop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called House of Cuts Barber Studio, and he’s been professionally cutting hair for about 7 1/2 years. This will be his first business in Harrisonburg. “I just wanted to expand the current business, but still wanted to, you know, enforce some new branding, so I changed the whole name and named it The Classics Barber Studio,”
Before The Classics grand opening this week, the barber shop held a back-to-school haircut special in late August, where kids could get their hair cut for free. The event gathered quite the crowd at the Bluestone Crossing Shopping center, according to WHSV.
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Garay said. “We’re going to see how the first year goes. I’m excited.” Even though this is his first business in the Friendly City, Garay noted that business in Charlottesville has already been expanding at a fast pace, growing from only three barbers to nine in four months. “We’re still looking to expand the team and then hopefully we could teach some people to become barbers and just grow the team as best as we can and … make as big of an impact as we can on the community,” Garay said.
Danny Bautista recently joined The Classics team. He’s been a barber since he graduated from high school in 2018. He said the energy in the studio is what made him decide to make the move after two months of the shop’s soft opening. “I was working at a different barbershop in Harrisonburg and came by and stopped to talk to Fernando and the vibe was there,” Bautista said. “It was awesome, and I was just like, ‘I gotta come work here,’ so I put [in] my two weeks at my other job and now here we are.” Garay was also able to persuade Angel Price,
Danny Bautista cleans his tools in his downtime at The Classics Barber Studio. Shirin Zia Faqiri / The Breeze Classic
At 313 Neff Ave., the sound of buzzing clippers and hair being brushed can be heard, along with the sound of laughter.
“We did over 150 haircuts for kids for free and it’s kind of just stuff like that, you know. We kinda like to help out the community,” Bautista said. “We plan on doing [the special] everyTheyear.”shop not only aims to create a space for older people in the community to gather, but children as “Sometimeswell.there’ll be a kid crying in the chair, so we got Mickey Mouse on the TV,” Price said. “Anybody can come in here and get a haircut and feel comfortable.” These values help support Garay’s mission to create a hub for locals to gather, talk and laugh. “This is a community center, the barber shop,” Garay said, “so we have kids coming in, family members coming in. Everybody knows each other in here … That’s what makes it so special.”
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Photos by Savannah Reger / The Breeze Redshirt sophomore linebacker Taurus Jones tipping the ball to himself in the third quarter.
Jones and Walker, as redshirt senior defensive lineman Isaac Ukwu said postgame after MTSU, have "big shoes" to fill. Former JMU FCS All-American linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey (2017-21) racked up 116 total tackles in his final season in purple and gold. The other half of the linebacking core in 2021, sixth-year senior Kelvin Azanama (2016-21), logged 102 tackles and graduated. The new-look linebacking tandem was supposed to be only half-new until four months ago. Jones looked to step in alongside Tucker-Dorsey, but then he transferred to Texas in late May. Jones and Tucker-Dorsey seemed simpatico. They’re both from the “757” area in southeast Virginia, and Jones said in the spring he played Tucker-Dorsey in high school. He said he felt they’d “gel well” together this fall. Shortly after Tucker-Dorsey’s departure, Cignetti tweeted a picture of Walker on May 18, signaling his faith in the sophomore linebacker. Walker said it brought a little bit of pressure, but he remained unfazed: “Pressure bursts pipes,” he said. Walker said he learned from both TuckerDorsey and Azanama last fall to control the game instead of letting the game control him. His confidence has risen “play by play” since last season, he said. Walker is still new to the spotlight. Shortly into his first press conference at JMU on Tuesday, he paused and asked to do a retake. He leans on Jones, who he calls his big brother. Both are sophomores, but Jones is older, Walker said. As the 2021 linebackers taught Walker about control, Walker said Jones has taught him how to see plays before they happen — just like Jones did to MTSU’s reverse.Jones, or “TJ,” as Walker calls him, supplies the aux cord for the whole locker room — “We bump, we dance, he gets us ‘crunk,’” Walker said.“We just have that bond — we click,” he said. “I rely on him, he [relies] on me and we get the job done.” For the two of them, Walker said there isn’t much of a difference between how he and Jones play versus Tucker-Dorsey and Azanama. Before Jones was his big brother, Walker said, the 2021 duo acted as mentors to both him and Jones. But now, in 2022, veterans on JMU’s defense have taken notice of the new era in the middle of the “Honestly,defense.they did really well,” Ukwu said. “They really stepped up, they were filling in gaps, it [is] really exciting to see how much better they’re gonna get throughout the entire season.”Cignetti said he knew Jones was elite as a freshman — it was just a matter of keeping himJoneshealthy.hurt his knee in fall 2020 and again in spring 2021 but, in previous action, Cignetti said, Jones was playing like an all-conference player.Fast forward 16 months later, at a new level of football with a new linebacking core spearheading the defense, Jones’ upside is “through the roof,” Cignetti said, akin to Walker.“Jailin [Walker] just needed repetition — repetition is the mother of learning,” Cignetti said, “and we thought he had an outstanding future, and he had a really good first game.”
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It’s the offense, namely graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio and redshirt senior Kris Thornton, collecting the Week 1 national awards and appearing on ESPN. On the other side of the ball, no matter the outside attention, Jones said, it’s JMU’s expectation to keep offenses out of the endzone. Regardless of who’s on the field. “I just feel like we have enough talent to be able to play,” Jones said. “When we get the reps, it’ll show.”
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JMU linebackersstartingfill'big shoes' of FCS All-American Sophomore linebacker Jailin Walker, No. 25, led JMU with nine tackles Saturday vs. MTSU.
The Breeze Taurus Jones readied for the snap, farthest to the right on the line of scrimmage of JMU’s defense.He’snormally about five yards behind his defensive line, filling holes in the run game and dropping into coverage on a pass — a key cog in JMU’s FBS debut win. This time, though, the redshirt sophomore linebacker wasn’t behind his defensive line — he was gearing up to blitz the quarterback. Middle Tennessee, down 28-0 early in the third quarter Saturday in its own territory, needed a spark. Jones’ linebacker counterpart, sophomore Jailin Walker, said defensive coordinator Bryant Haines told the unit to expect a trick play from MTSU coming out of halftime.Itcame on 3rd-and-5: Blue Raiders redshirt senior quarterback Chase Cunningham took the snap and handed it off to his right. Now with the ball, sophomore running back Frank Peasant ran horizontal, then flipped the ball backward to the MTSU slot receiver, redshirt senior Yusef Ali, going the other way. Ali met Jones. Then, Jones stole the football. As Peasant tried flipping the ball backward to Ali, Jones maneuvered between the two Blue Raiders after beating their 301-pound left tackle. He tipped the ball to himself, securing JMU’s first turnover of the year — in Jones’ first start at linebacker of his career. JMU’s defense held the Blue Raiders to 125 total yards, fewer than all but one of the Dukes’ games last fall, en route to a 44-7 win on Sept. 3. The duo in the middle? Jones and Walker combined for 16 tackles, over 25% of the team’s total, in their first game starting together. “Both our linebackers … they were all over the field,” JMU head coach Curt Cignetti said. “Taurus [Jones] is still young in a lot of different ways, but very talented. Jailin Walker is a guy that's screwed in. It's kind of like, when you plug him in at the beginning of camp, he just goes and goes and goes.”
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In JMU football’s first-ever game in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) on Saturday, graduate transfer quarterback Todd Centeio and redshirt senior wide receiver Kris Thornton were among top performers across college football in Week 1. Here are the awards they’ve won and honors they’ve accumulated.
Centeio: Davey O’Brien Award Midseason Watch List
Centeio: ESPN helmet sticker shoutout ESPN’s Mattie Barrie awarded Centeio a helmet sticker on “College Football Tonight,” one of six players or teams given a sticker for their standout Week 1 performances.
The DC Touchdown Club doles out one weekly award each to the best high school, college and pro football players in the Washington-Metro area. Thornton won the first 2022 college player of the week. Thornton and Centeio: PFN Week 1 College Football Team of the Week selections Pro Football Network (PFN) crafts a team of the week based on each player’s impact — not raw stats — in each game. Centeio was the only quarterback; Thornton was one of three receivers.
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Centeio: First since a Heisman Trophy winner to... Centeio was the first FBS quarterback since Heisman Trophywinning Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson in 2016 to rush for 100 yards and pass for six touchdowns in a game Saturday.
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The Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award goes to the best college quarterback at the end of the year. Centeio was added to the watch list Tuesday, among 40 other quarterbacks. Centeio: Manning Award Week 1 Star of the Week
JMU football’s Centeio, Thornton light up stat sheet in Dukes’ FBS debut
The Allstate Sugar Bowl runs a weekly Facebook vote to determine the Manning Quarterback of the Week. Centeio is among eight quarterbacks up for the award, to be announced Thursday at 11 a.m Thornton: DC Touchdown Club Player of the Week
Nation on notice
Centeio and Thornton: Honors from PFF Pro Football Focus (PFF) listed Thornton on its Week 1 Team of the Week. Additionally, although not on the team of the week, Centeio was PFF’s highest-rated Week 1 passer.
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Centeio: 21-for-33, 287 passing yards, 14 carries for 110 yards, 6 total touchdowns Thornton: 11 catches, 145 yards, 3 touchdowns
JMU volleyball’s depth on attack bodes well to start the season
JMU volleyball has a new layer of talent on offense with players back from injury.
CONTACT Savannah Reger at thebreezeweb@gmail.com. For more volleyball sports coverage, follow the sports desk on Twitter @TheBreezeSports.
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By SAVANNAH REGER The Breeze Miëtte Veldman has 93 kills through six games this season for JMU volleyball. The junior outside hitter is up 22 kills from last season six games in. She’s also 54th in the country in kills per set, earning just over four and 26th in the nation in total kills. To top it all off, Veldman hasn’t played in her usual spot thus far. So far this season, when Veldman has more than 10 kills, the Dukes are Veldman’s4-1.typically on the left or right side, depending on the Dukes’ scheme. Through six games, she’s played in the middle of the court and is a hybrid of an outside hitter, middle blocker and defensive specialist. JMU has used Veldman this way because of the depth they have at outside hitter. “It’s just huge for us because we can put in a lot of different people,” JMU head coach Lauren Steinbrecher said. “[We can] address different things.” Since 2019, the Dukes haven’t been as deep. Senior outside hitter Danielle Nathan was injured the last two years, and there’s been youth on the court at that position since Nathan’s freshman season. Veldman carried a heavy load on the court her freshman year (2020-21) playing in 35 sets — a team high. Behind Veldman was Liv Crawley (2017-20) and Chloe Wilmoth (202021). Crawley only played in 13 sets her senior season and Wilmoth had 28 as a freshman. Last fall, Veldman carried the load again. She played in 74 sets and accounted for about 28% of JMU’s total kills. Wilmoth had 16% of the total kills and Julia de Sa (’21) had just under 7%. This year, with Nathan back from her injury, Veldman’s experience, coupled with freshman Brenya Reid showing promise at the JMU Invitational, the Dukes’ once-young outside hitters now come in with experience and depth, allowing them to move people around.“It’snice to [have] people coming here who can make a difference,” Veldman said. “It’s really nice to be there and everyone can contribute and [everyone] does contribute.”Steinbrecher can deploy different formations with JMU’s right side. Redshirt senior Camryn Jones and junior Elizabeth Helmich both saw playing time early in their careers and account for 15% of the total kills alone in the last two years.
The Dukes’ always-deep middle blocking core, freshman defensive specialist/libero Julia McNeley said, takes pressure off Veldman this season, too. Led by senior Sophie Davis, who has 22% of the team’s total kills since 2019, combined with junior Savannah Cockrill, the duo has about 26% of the kills from the last two seasons. “All of our middles can step in and play,” McNeley said. “Having our [outside hitters] be able to play all the way around, it’s a really good asset for us.” In the last two years, Veldman alone led the outside hitters, the right side and the middle blockers in that time span. But since JMU’s getting players back from injury, having a complete bench and lineup lets her move around — which she said is where she can do just as much damage.
For the first two years, Veldman played in the front row, mostly on the left side. Because of the depth at outside hitter, she’s moved to the back row, which said is a position she likes — it’s a change, she said, and one she feels comfortable in because she trusts her team.
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The trust is there because 2022, so far, brings an increased number of kills to the team.So far this year, JMU has 264 kills. Veldman has about 35% of those. However, as a team of outside hitters, the Dukes have 55% of the total kills. Compared to 2021, that’s up 5% through six games.
Nathan said a big reason for the increased kill percentage is the competitiveness on the bench. With everyone healthy, she said, there’s more competition to get on the court so when someone’s there, they have to make the most of it. As the Dukes go deeper into this season, they’ll use more support from there. Nathan added some people might get caught up in the competition, but she said being supportive of one another. Supporting everyone is why the Dukes have performed so well — and that’s what’s needed as JMU reaches Sun Belt Conference play. “It’s really fun to be pushing each other,” Nathan said, who has 24 kills so far this season, “to never be on the bench feeling bad about yourself. You’re so supportive [because] you realize that every single one of us is good.”
- Redshirt senior quarterback Todd Centeio said while he enjoyed making his debut for the Dukes, he wants to start scoring much sooner against Norfolk -State.Sophomore
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linebacker Jailin Walker said the strong start on defense is a good sign for how much they've improved since spring ball.
The Breeze Coach's Corner: up the errors Quick Hits - Head coach Curt Cignetti said many of last week's questions were answered, but there are still issues to fix at practice.
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- Cignetti said the team "passed the first test," but Norfolk State presents a new test after losing to Marshall, 55-3.
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