Jimenez, Evans Take Dukes Past VCU
By Wes Shaw, The BreezeFebruary 26, 2010
Recovering from a broken nose that kept her sidelined for JMU’s last three games, Lauren Jimenez didn’t know what kind of minutes to expect entering her first action since Feb. 11. Luckily for her, and for the Dukes, JMU got into early foul trouble and the junior found her way onto the floor. Jimenez’s 16 points and six rebounds helped lead Madison to a 79-72 victory over VCU on Thursday night at the Convocation Center. With the win, JMU improves to 11-5 and gains sole possession of second... Read more »
JMU Makes Statement with Early Domination
By Wes Shaw, The BreezeFebruary 25, 2010
Following JMU’s 16-3 win over Virginia Tech, both coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe and junior attacker Mary Kate Lomady referred to the Hokies as an in-state rival. The “rivalry,” however, is as one-sided as one can get. Madison earned its second straight season-opening victory over Tech on Wednesday afternoon, improving its series record to 8-0 against the Hokies. The teams began competing against each other in 2001, and have met in each of the past seven seasons. The 13-point margin of victory... Read more »
Purple & Golden Years
By John Sutter, The BreezeFebruary 25, 2010
Provost Doug Brown to Enjoy Retirement After 36 Years of Serving the University HARRISONBURG, Va. — Doug Brown’s pet parrot will soon get a bit more companionship during the day. The provost and senior vice president for academic affairs will retire in June and spend more time at home when he’s not traveling. After an accomplished 36-year career, Brown, 66, and his wife, Betsy, decided to retire with plans to travel to Lebanon, parts of Europe and to visit family in the United States. “I... Read more »
Homeowner Pleads for Flag’s Return
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeFebruary 25, 2010
Discovered It Was Gone Tuesday HARRISONBURG, Va. — One Harrisonburg resident wants her treasured stars and stripes back. On Tuesday morning, Pat Doorenbos discovered that the American flag — which flew over the U.S. Capitol 11 years ago — was missing from her home in the 1100 block of Hillcrest Drive. “I wanted to fly a flag that would have special meaning to me, because my daughter and my former husband served in the military,” Doorenbos said. “It’s just kind of the highest level... Read more »
Legislation Sets Age Limit for Acquiring Credit Cards
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterFebruary 25, 2010
Anyone Under 21 Needs Co-Signer, Following Credit CARD Act HARRISONBURG, Va. — A new law aims to prevent people from ruining their credit score and sinking into debt, which is something the college-aged demographic is notorious for. The Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (Credit CARD Act) went into effect Monday after President Obama signed it into legislation in May 2009. “This CARD Act is a key part to a number of administrative initiatives to increase consumer protection,... Read more »
Controversial Snooki Event Sells Out in Three Days
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterFebruary 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The controversial reality TV star Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi will appear March 3 in front of a full house at the Memorial Auditorium. Junior Stephen Eure, the public relations director for the University Program Board, said tickets quickly sold out Wednesday afternoon after going on sale 8 a.m. Monday. “Before Wednesday we just had 30 tickets left for the event,” Eure said. The time it took for the event to sell out was “pretty much what we expected.” Rising to fame... Read more »
Snowball Case Delays
By The Breeze,February 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The two students charged with felonies for allegedly throwing snow-style “missiles” at vehicles will appear in court April 7. Ryan William Knight, 21, made his first court appearance Monday morning in Rockingham County General District Court. Charles Joseph Gill, 21, is charged with the same felony but did not appear in court, because his case had already been pushed back. The men allegedly threw snowballs and shovels full of snow at a snowplow and an unmarked police car... Read more »
‘Cash Cab’ Game Coming to Downtown Bus Route
By Ryan Platt,February 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — In an increased effort to provide alternative weekend opportunities, the Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation began routes 39 and 40 this semester, which go to the movie theater, downtown area and several apartment complexes. SGA and the University Program Board are working to publicize the availability of the routes with an event similar to that of Discovery Channel’s hit series “Cash Cab.” The Downtown-Prize Mobile will run on Route 40 on Friday. SGA President... Read more »
Making Connections in a Tough Economy
By Jeff Harris,February 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — With a bleak economy and dwindling job opportunities, some JMU students want all the help they can get. One way to combat the tough times was the Spring Career & Internship Fair. Held Tuesday in the Festival Ballroom, the four-hour event hosted 90 businesses hoping to find applicants and share information about their companies. Organizations ranged from those with instant name recognition, like PepsiCo, to more local companies like Shentel, a communications company and... Read more »
New Arrests in ’08 Thefts
By John Sutter, The BreezeFebruary 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Last week police arrested three Harrisonburg men who were charged with grand larceny and breaking and entering for a series of break-ins at Memorial Hall in 2008. Airik Carter, 20, Charlie Collins, 20, and Jonathan Artope, 21, were arrested Feb. 16 for breaking into Memorial Hall and stealing thousands of dollars in technology equipment and cash, according to JMU Police. Collins is set to appear in circuit court March 29, Artope is scheduled for April 2 and Carter is set for... Read more »
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