Who’s Who at JMU: The Senior Administration
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeAugust 30, 2010
President Linwood H. Rose 208 Alumnae Hall roselh@jmu.edu 540-568-6868 Can you describe what you do in your job as president of JMU? I encourage the achievement of the university’s mission and plan for our future. I recruit and support the best faculty in the country. I secure funding for buildings and operations. I hire and develop great leaders who will do the same. I represent James Madison University and its programs to our many constituents. Most broadly, I manage the various functions of... Read more »
Education a Key Piece in Changing Alcohol Cultureg
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeAugust 29, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — The groups of freshmen and sophomores leaving campus Friday night were fewer and farther between than in past years. As they approached the corner of campus at Port Republic Road, ready for a night out, they were greeted unexpectedly by other students and faculty. But the message wasn’t to stay home or even not to drink. Instead, the groups were advised to stay together and to stay safe. “I’m not trying to scare you all into staying in your dorms,” said junior Rheanna... Read more »
Image Repair
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeApril 29, 2010
Rose Defines the University’s Values as a Foundation to Recover from Springfest HARRISONBURG, Va. — President Linwood Rose wants to get down to the “heart of the problem” that tarnished JMU’s reputation, led to dozens of arrests and broke down mutual respect between the community and the university. That problem, Rose said Tuesday, is what JMU has tried for years to combat: open door parties. On April 10 — the day of Springfest and the ensuing riot — Rose said his students’ safety... Read more »
Facing Fall Out
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeApril 15, 2010
Updated at 4:20 p.m. Thursday to include the list of everyone arrested so far. Fifteen Students Arrested, Police Expect More Charges to Follow From Videos and Photos HARRISONBURG — Of the 24 arrests made Saturday related to the civil disturbance so far, 15 were JMU students. Harrisonburg Police Department, Virginia State Police and Alcohol Beverage Control agents all made individual arrests during the Springfest melee in Forest Hills. Six other men were arrested for assault or battery by mob... Read more »
Update: Police to Investigate Springfest Response
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeApril 12, 2010
Posted 10 p.m. April 12 HARRISONBURG, Va. — Police are still investigating Saturday’s Springfest activities. During a press conference Monday afternoon, Harrisonburg Police Lt. Kurt Boshart said the civil disturbance units were necessary to dispel the 8,000-plus crowd in Forest Hills. Police will also look into how the situation was handled. “Any time we have an incident like this, or anything similar, we will always critique ourselves,” Boshart said. “We’re going to go back, and we’re... Read more »
Top Ten: 4 Arboretum
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeApril 8, 2010
The daffodils. That’s what I go to the arboretum to see. The yellows, whites and oranges are like another form of Vitamin D. A patch of these little bursts of sunshine sit right at the front of the arboretum, greeting visitors during the first weeks of April. It’s the place to go whether you’re happy or sad, whether you’re homesick or in love. There’s something about how nature has the power to affect your feelings and your life. Springtime offers even more beauty: blooming flowers of... Read more »
Rape Charge Dropped from October Case, Plea Deal Made
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeApril 1, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Several sexual assault charges were dropped during a plea agreement Monday for the Yorktown man formerly accused of raping a JMU student in October. Travis James Mick, 19, entered an Alford plea for assault and battery, a new charge served Monday in district court. An Alford plea means the defendant does not admit guilt, but realizes there may be evidence leading to a conviction. Mick also entered a guilty plea to resisting arrest, which is a misdemeanor. For these charges,... Read more »
‘Your Call’ Campaign Wins Advertising Awards
By Katie Thisdell, The BreezeMarch 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A campaign to encourage students to drink more responsibly is going in the right direction, according to a national advertising foundation. The “Your Call” alcohol prevention campaign won four ADDY awards from the American Advertising Federation located in Hampton Roads. Beginning in the fall, the University Health Center’s Substance Abuse Prevention Office began its initiative about protective strategies, which focuses on teaching students how to be responsible rather... Read more »
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 »
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