The ‘Perfect Storm’ in a Sea of Alcohol
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeMarch 4, 2010
Faculty Discuss Alcohol, Academics Relationship HARRISONBURG, Va. — The Sunday morning sea of red Solo cups and aluminum cans littering stairwells, lawns and streets proclaims JMU’s off-campus culture. “That was a fun party last night!” the relics scream. JMU is sometimes thought to have a “work hard, play hard” culture. It’s a culture of alcohol, of being known as a great party school, and of brunch-time relivings of what happened the night before. But some faculty members are asking... 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 »
Snowballs Land Students in Jail
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeFebruary 12, 2010
Basketball Guard, Team Manager Face Felony Charges for Saturday’s Incident on Devon Lane HARRISONBURG, Va. — The two students charged with felonies for throwing snowballs were present at Wednesday’s basketball game against Old Dominion but declined to comment on the incident. Ryan William Knight and Charles Joseph Gill, both 21, face felony charges for throwing missiles Saturday at occupied vehicles on Devon Lane. Knight, a junior, is a walk-on guard for JMU’s basketball team. He sat out... Read more »
Push for the Count
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeFebruary 12, 2010
U.S. Census to Be Mailed to All On-, Off-Campus Residences HARRISONBURG, Va. — It’s been 10 years since the U.S. Census last counted the country’s population and now it’s time to do it again. Starting in March, the 10-question survey form will be mailed to all residential addresses in the country — including to students. JMU wants to make sure students know why it’s important for them to complete the form. “The last time the census happened, you guys were 10,” said Andy Perrine, JMU’s... Read more »
Two Students Charged With Felonies for Throwing Snowballs
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeFebruary 9, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Snowballs aren’t just for fun and games — they can also be considered “missiles” and land the throwers with felony charges. That’s what two JMU students found out after being arrested Saturday for allegedly throwing snowballs at an unmarked police car and a city snowplow. Ryan William Knight and Charles Joseph Gill, both 21, face felony charges for throwing missiles at occupied vehicles. Knight, a junior, has been a guard for JMU’s basketball team since 2008.... Read more »
What Else Did the ‘Alarming’ Survey Say?
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeJanuary 28, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The results are out. Students overwhelmingly say they want buses to run until 3 a.m. on the weekends; they have not changed their level of alcohol consumption; they feel unsafe walking at night and they think drinking and driving is likely to increase. Now, the university is reviewing the results of Student Government Association’s survey about the late night bus services as it plans its recommendations for next year. The SGA created the 18-question survey in October after... Read more »
Breaking News: Police Confident Body is Morgan Harrington’s
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeJanuary 26, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Police said this evening they are “fairly confident” the skeletal remains that were found on a farm in Albemarle County this morning are those of missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Harrington. During a press conference, Virginia State Police said the body will be taken to a medical examiner but “significant items” were in the area that led police to make the identification. They did not say what those clues were. Harrington, who was 20 years old, has... Read more »
Search Continues for Rape, Abduction Suspects
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeJanuary 19, 2010
Police are asking anyone with information to call Crime Solvers at (540) 574-5050. HARRISONBURG, Va. — As police continue to search for the two men they say abducted and raped an 18-year-old Harrisonburg woman last week, they are asking the community for help. About 7:40 p.m. Jan. 13, the woman was reportedly jogging on Chestnut Ridge Drive, which runs in front of the Copper Beech area, when two men forced her into their car. JMU sent a “Timely Notice” e-mail Thursday morning warning the... Read more »
Breaking News: Bank Robber Identified as NY Man
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeDecember 3, 2009
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Harrisonburg Police have identified a suspect in Tuesday’s bank robbery and bomb threat. Gary Ross Latray, 50, of Syracuse, N.Y., is wanted for robbery, a hoax bomb or explosive, making a bomb threat, and entering a bank armed with the intent to commit a larceny. Police said he has recently been involved in other robberies in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Maryland. There is also a federal probation violation warrant out for his arrest. Around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Latray allegedly... Read more »
SunTrust Bank Robber Still on the Loose
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeDecember 3, 2009
Threatened Teller with Claim of Explosive Package HARRISONBURG, Va. — After police surrounded the SunTrust Bank on South Main Street for hours Tuesday evening, the suspect in the bank robbery and bomb threat remains on the loose. The suspect entered the bank at 1300 S. Main St., demanded money and left a package that he said contained an explosive device. Police received the call at 4:35 p.m. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money. A weapon was never displayed. Surveillance video... Read more »
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