CSI: James Madison
By John Sutter, The BreezeMarch 4, 2010
Forensic Investigations Unit in Police Department Solves Cases Using High-Tech Equipment in Anthony-Seeger Hall HARRISONBURG, Va. — A 1991 on-campus assault and battery left a trail of blood spattered across the ceiling of a Greek Row dorm room. JMU Police Chief Lee Shifflett, using his personal 35mm camera, analyzed the physical evidence of what would become the first of many cases for the JMU forensic investigation unit. Since that first investigation in 1991, the forensic investigation unit... Read more »
Hundreds to Volunteer During Spring Break
By Danielle Strickler,March 4, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — About 400 students are participating in Alternative Spring Break programs next week, both on domestic trips and internationally. They will be volunteering with all types of organizations. Other students though are staying closer to home during their week-long break, instead of traveling abroad. “I would rather go on a ASB trip as opposed to a spring break trip because I feel that you can save money by doing fundraisers, and you are also helping people,” said Laura Monger,... 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 »
White House Wants More Affordability
By Kaleigh Somers,March 4, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A bill that could increase financial aid for students is still sitting in committee. Tuesday evening, Arne Duncan, the secretary of education, and Melody Barnes, the White House domestic policy advisor, hosted a live Web chat to answer the questions about the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA). Changes would include increased Pell grant money, Perkins loans and direct lending (rather than subsidizing banks). This would decrease net spending by $13.3 billion in... Read more »
SGA Plans Madison Fest, Supports Bike Library
By Ryan Platt,March 4, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Plans for Madison Fest are underway, according to SGA during Tuesday’s meeting. This is a weeklong celebration of all that is JMU the week after spring break. Sophomore class vice president Rheanna Martino and junior class vice president Kait Solomon explained that there will be tables set up on the commons every day during the week with games, prizes, food and more. Of the events planned for the week, Madison Fest will include a 1787 trivia contest Monday and a birthday... Read more »
‘Aid for the World’ Founder Shares Keys to Helping Others
By Caitlin Hawes,March 4, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Twenty-four years ago, Carl Keyes, who was to become the founder and director of Aid for the World, flew to Ghana with nothing but $13 in his wallet and a credit card that did not work. “I wanted to go help someone poorer than me,” he said. He began to contact other people who wanted to help. Next thing he knew, he had impacted more than 200 medical clinics, as well as training centers, dormitories, wells and numerous other projects. Today his organization has grown to... Read more »
Students Hope for Career Help from Former Dukes
By Kaleigh Somers,March 1, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Together, 50 students and 50 alumni are looking to their futures and how they can use JMU connections in their careers. “Dukes Interacting: Past and Present” was held in the Montpelier Room of East Campus Dining Hall on Friday evening. Sponsored by the Alumni Association and Student Ambassadors, the networking program had a lively and personal feel. Students and alumni were encouraged, sometimes through prompts, to get to know one another not just in a corporate sense but... Read more »
Beyond Religious Divide
By Caitlin Hawes,March 1, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Within the Harrisonburg community, more than 160 beds are full, and many have waiting lists, according to Brooke Rodgers, executive director of the Harrisonburg and Rockingham Thermal Shelter (HARTS). “We keep people from freezing to death,” Rodgers says. The Catholic Campus Ministry hosted the HARTS shelter from Feb. 22 until this morning. The shelter travels to a new location every week and provides a warm place to sleep during in the winter months. “People assume that... Read more »
Fundraising Extends 40 More Days
By Danielle Strickler,March 1, 2010
30 For 30 Benefit Dinner To Be After Spring Break HARRISONBURG, VA. — Forty more days will be added to the 30 For 30 Travay pou Chanjman campaign. Originally scheduled to end March 2, the Haiti relief project has extended its deadline to April 22 to meet its goal of $30,000 in 30 days for three charities working directly in Haiti with earthquake relief. The three organizations are Partners in Health, Haiti Outreach Foundation and Fonkoze. So far, members have raised about $8,000. “We have made... Read more »
Students Discuss Myriad of National Issues
By Amanda Herman,March 1, 2010
Planned to Talk About Obama’s First Year in Office HARRISONBURG, Va. — Polls are down for President Barack Obama after he passed the one-year mark in office. About 43 percent of voters strongly disagree with “the way he is performing his role as President,” according to the Rasmussen Reports. “I think there is a lot of early judging,” said freshman political science major Dwight Richardson. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority hosted a discussion Wednesday evening in Taylor Hall about Obama’s... Read more »
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