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 »
Cuts Would Likely Increase Tuition
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterFebruary 22, 2010
Virginia’s Deficit to Hurt K-12 Public School System with $2.1 Billion Cut HARRISONBURG, Va. — Though Gov. Bob McDonnell’s budget cuts did not touch higher education, universities could still feel the effects. JMU political science professor Bob Roberts said though McDonnell did not add to the deficit created by former Gov. Tim Kaine’s cuts, his recommended $2.1 billion cut for public schools and state workers will have a far reach. Before leaving office, former Gov. Kaine proposed a two-year... Read more »
Speakers Use Lighter Approach to Heavy Topic
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterFebruary 4, 2010
HARRISONBURG, VA.— After a night out with friends at the University of West Florida, Kelly Addington felt disoriented and asked her designated driver to take her home. That night, Addington said she was raped by her boyfriend of the time, with absolutely no recollection of what happened. For weeks she had no idea what he had done, but she had recurring nightmares of being trapped. Two months later, she found out she was pregnant, and then she realized what had happened. Becca Tieder, her best... Read more »
Students Veer From Business Degrees
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterFebruary 1, 2010
Yet Some Say It Offers ‘Economy Proof’ Skills and Career Options HARRISONBURG, Va. — A national survey says the percentage of incoming college freshmen wanting to major in business is at an all-time low since the 1970s. JMU’s College of Business, one of the university’s premier and competitive colleges, has also seen a decrease in enrollment with about 3,300 students in 2009 compared to about 3,900 students in 2008, according to data from JMU’s Institutional Research. According to InsideHigherEd.com,... Read more »
Construction Noise Yields Apology From JMU
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterNovember 19, 2009
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Construction has already started on the Bridgeforth Stadium expansion, and while some students who live in residence halls nearby might not understand the schedule, JMU has apologized for any inconvenience. A letter posted Thursday on the JMU Web site issues an apology to “students and community members who have been affected by noise [and] parking and transportation disturbances.” It was signed by Jeff Bourne, director of intercollegiate athletics, and Maggie Burkhart... Read more »
Departments Collaborate on Amphibian Health Research
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterNovember 2, 2009
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A fungal infection is killing amphibians worldwide, causing problems for the environment and the general health of humans, but two JMU faculty are looking for a way to stop it. Microbial ecologist and biology professor Reid Harris and chemistry professor Kevin Minbiole have studied the effects of beneficial antifungal skin bacteria on amphibians for five years. Harris became interested with the concept after hearing a talk at a science conference investigating the idea... Read more »
‘Peeping’ Incident Yields Arrest But Not Timely Notice
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterOctober 29, 2009
Police Respond in ‘45 Seconds’ HARRISONBURG, Va. — While junior Marie Christopher and her boyfriend were sitting in a parked car across the street from her Mason Street house at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, she noticed a dark figure come from around the back, walk up to the porch, peer through windows and try to open the door. This incident makes for a cluster of similar peeping and trespassing incidents targeting students on and off campus this semester. “I don’t feel safe at all. Living with... Read more »
Judicial to Rewrite ‘Obscene Conduct’ Policy
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterOctober 15, 2009
SGA Pushed for Change HARRISONBURG, Va. — Director of Judicial Affairs Josh Bacon is prepared to change JMU’s policy regarding obscene conduct. On Monday, student body President Candace Avalos and student services chair Rob Cellucci presented a proposal for a change in policy to the committee as a precursor to Tuesday’s senate meeting. The proposal refers to the Student Handbook’s “Obscene Conduct” policy, specifically J24-101, which states “No student shall engage in lewd, indecent... Read more »
SGA Speakers Calls for Less Internal Talk, More Real Issues
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterOctober 8, 2009
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Get down to business was the message that Andrew Elgert, speaker of the student senate, told members of the Student Government Association Tuesday. During the organization’s weekly meeting, which lasted less than an hour, Elgert said in his report that the SGA has not been discussing matters of business in recent meetings. The topics of many debates and discussions have been mostly student organization funds and internal matters. “By ‘business’ I mean ideas brought... Read more »
Campus Prepares for Swine Flu
By Amanda Caskey, Contributing WriterSeptember 10, 2009
James Madison University is no exception to the college campuses around the country that are bracing for the rapidly spreading H1N1 virus, better known as swine flu. More than 1,600 cases of H1N1 were recorded by the American College Health Association at 165 universities in the first week of classes. Virginia is among the lowest for rate of infection, according to a national study. But officials at the University Health Center say that James Madison is fortunate. “Any symptoms related to flu are... Read more »
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