‘Living wages’ bring attention to apparel company
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterSeptember 2, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Joseph Bozich, CEO of Knights Apparel, has a goal: make products that are not only inexpensive and competitive, but also manufactured ethically. The largest supplier of collegiate apparel in the United States, Knights Apparel owns Alta Gracia, a clothing factory in the Dominican Republic. Unlike its competitors, Knights Apparel pays these workers what they call a “living wage,” nearly three times the minimum wage in the country, according to the Worker Rights Consortium,... Read more »
Dear WolfGang a Few Steps from Success
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterApril 29, 2010
Stumbling across a new band is often the best part of the music experience. Finding Harrisonburg’s own Dear WolfGang isn’t as easy as looking at iTunes’ top 40 charts, but it should be. The Eastern Mennonite University school chums Andrew Jenner, Jon Styer, Daniele Ressler, Josh Yoder and Jon Helfers have been playing together since 2006. The band will celebrate the release of their first full-length, self-produced album, “Farewell Sweet Empire,” on May 15 with a release show at the... Read more »
Runoff to Decide President Thursday
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterApril 12, 2010
By Matt Sutherland, The Breeze HARRISONBURG — Sophomore Andrew Reese and junior Caitlin Natale will face each other in a runoff vote Thursday to decide who will fill the position for SGA president. In a race that consisted of four candidates, juniors Tommy Cumberland and Paul Sexton were eliminated from the presidential election after failing to receive enough votes during last week’s major election. According to elections commissioner Rob Cellucci, if no candidate captures the majority, the... Read more »
Debate Lacks Luster
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterApril 8, 2010
HARRISONBURG — There were a multitude of candidates in Monday night’s SGA debate, but actual debating was scarce. After about half the audience left, the debate between Dan Smolkin and Steven Knott for student representative to the Board of Visitors included many back-and-forth exchanges that clearly defined both candidates’ positions as different approaches to the position. More than 50 people attended the debate in Taylor Down Under, dwarfing last year’s attendance of about 20 people.... Read more »
Legislation’s Proposals Already JMU Policy
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterApril 1, 2010
Health Care Addendum to Modify Student Loans HARRISONBURG, Va. — Although President Barack Obama signed further legislation in hopes of benefitting college students, the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 will not heavily affect JMU students. On Tuesday, Obama signed the act, delivering what is supposed to be more affordable college education. Brad Barnett, the senior associate director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at JMU, said aspects of the bill dealing with federal loans... Read more »
Forms Arrive in Mailboxes This Week
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterMarch 18, 2010
City Residents and Students Should Return Forms by April 1 HARRISONBURG, Va. — Residents across the country, including students, should have noticed some extra post in their mailboxes. The 2010 Census forms were distributed early this week via mail. April 1 is considered Census Day, a reference-date for Americans to send their completed census forms to the U.S. Census Bureau. Anyone holding residence in America, including green card and visa holders, will need to fill out the census. Tammie McGee,... Read more »
Missing Flag Finds Way Home
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterMarch 4, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Old Glory has been returned to a Harrisonburg woman’s home where it belongs. Pat Doorenbos, a resident of the 1100 block of Hillcrest Drive, found her American flag Tuesday morning folded up in a ceremonial triangle on her doormat. The flag, which flew over the United States Capitol 11 years ago, was stolen Feb. 23. She flies the flag because her daughter, an executive officer to the director in the Air National Guard, and her former husband served in the military. The flag... 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 »
Running Back Kicked Off Team
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterFebruary 18, 2010
Acker to Leave JMU After Marijuana Possession Charge HARRISONBURG, Va. — Corwin Acker, a sophomore running back, is no longer a member of the Dukes’ football team. JMU announced Acker’s dismissal Tuesday afternoon because of a violation of the team rules. Acker was charged Monday for possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor. Acker was stopped at 11:23 p.m. at the intersection of Stonewall Drive and Breckenridge Court for an equipment violation pertaining to his vehicle, according to Harrisonburg... Read more »
Lessons From Landmines
By Matt Sutherland, Contributing WriterFebruary 18, 2010
New Director Has Dedicated His Life to Landmine Removal After Losing Legs HARRISONBURG, Va. — Ken Rutherford, a political science professor at JMU, doesn’t wake up feeling tired or overwhelmed. Instead, Rutherford’s early morning routine is upbeat. “I do not dread any morning; there are a lot of people in this world that dread getting up,” Rutherford said. “I just can’t do that. There’s just not enough hours in the day.” On Feb. 1, Rutherford began his work as the new director... Read more »
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