Editorial: This is our home
By The Breeze Editorial Board,September 2, 2010
In the wake of Yeardley Love’s murder in May at U.Va. , the university has instituted a policy of requesting criminal information from its students each semester. Should JMU pursue a similar policy for its own students? While it may at first seem to be a breach of privacy, criminal records are a matter of public record. The administration should have the ability to inform the student body of previous criminal records. These changes would hopefully provide a safer environment and engage a system... Read more »
Editorial: A new JMU
By The Breeze Editorial Board,August 30, 2010
We all like to have fun. That’s a fact of life at JMU or at any college. Spending time with new friends outside the classroom offers some of the most important experiences of college. But maybe it’s time for us to realize that there comes a point when “too much fun” can lead to some major problems. The university’s new alcohol initiatives are a promising idea to make our campus and community a better place. As much as we don’t want to see our parties broken up, our friends ticketed for... Read more »
Editorial: Where we’re headed
By The Breeze Editorial Board,August 30, 2010
Welcome back, JMU. WWe’re excited to serve you again this year and introduce you to some things that are changing at The Breeze. We are in the process of redesigning our website to be more user-friendly while also providing more content. Though we have offered videos and photos online in the past, we’re amping up these features to give you more than just our stories in print. Keep checking breezejmu.org for continuous news and sports updates, and we’ll keep you tuned in on our site’s progress. It’s... Read more »
Editorial
By The Breeze Editorial Board,April 29, 2010
A Time for Praise Last week, in Florence, Italy, President Linwood Rose presented a paper on the link between higher education and economic development. This wasn’t, however, a presentation to small group of educators in Florence. This was for the European Union Conference on Transatlantic Knowledge Sharing, a momentous occasion for our university and one that went nearly unannounced. Few even knew that Rose was out of the country. It’s been a critical time for the university and Harrisonburg... Read more »
Editorial
By The Breeze Editorial Board,April 29, 2010
Closing The Door Parties are a recurring point of contention between administrators and students, specifically the open-door party scene for which JMU has become renown. And while our university is a friendly and welcoming place, at what point does this culture do more harm than good? Facebook is a powerful social networking tool, sometimes more powerful and more far-reaching than we realize. An open event on Facebook can grow exponentially as invites spread like a contagion. Anyone can show up at... Read more »
Editorial
By The Breeze Editorial Board,April 26, 2010
Way To Go — No Furlough Due to Gov. BBob McDonnell’s budget requirements for the 2009-2010 fiscal year, all state government agencies including universities are required to have one furlough day for all employees. The state estimated the furlough day saves $560,000 in payroll to help ease a $3.5 billion budget deficit by forcing universities workers to take an unpaid vacation day. However, JMU faculty and staff will not be required to take this furlough day. Through creative budgeting, JMU... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By The Breeze Editorial Board,April 22, 2010
A “you-are-the-highlight-of-my-dining-experience” pat to the happy workers of Festival — especially the “Would you like a lovely biscuit?” lady at Sunrise Sunset. From a satisfied diner who loves your positive attitude and sausage omelettes. A “you’re-a-puffery-statement” dart to the “Domino’s: Coming Soon” sign in Festival. From a Domino’s pizza-lover who would like to taste your delicious pizza before she graduates in 2012. A “touchdown” pat to the girl looking... Read more »
Editorial
By The Breeze Editorial Board,April 19, 2010
Where Are You? During a time of conflict, there needs to be visible leadership. JMU has condemned the students who were involved in the Springfest riot and have also warned against future affairs. We need a leader to represent us and address the community and media during a difficult and challenging time. Mayor Kai Degner asked for the expulsion of students violently involved in the riot. Yet, the face of the university, President Linwood Rose, was absent from this crucial city council meeting and... Read more »
Editorial
By The Breeze Editorial Board,April 15, 2010
Monday’s issue of The Breeze was a hot commodity. And we’ve since received criticism. The entire front page was dedicated to the weekend’s out-of-control Springfest for good reason. The massive headline ‘War Zone’ was pulled from what an attendee told our reporter. It was a reoccurring theme throughout interviews; the vivid description matched the photo that covered half the page. Our photographers took countless images of the graphic scene, and we chose what best told the story. ... Read more »
Editorial
By The Breeze Editorial Board,April 12, 2010
Not Like This, JMU It is abhorrent how events at Springfest escalated this weekend. It seems almost unbelievable that an annual block party was transformed into a violent stand-off with police units that ultimately ended with tear gas and rubber bullets. It’s unfortunate that the police even had to go such measures, but the conduct of the partygoers was egregious and unacceptable. It is one thing to litter and be rowdy; it is quite another to throw beer bottles at other partygoers and plice officers. While... Read more »
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