Returning to Our Values
By Linwood H. Rose,April 26, 2010
Dear JMU students, I have given considerable thought to the events of two weeks ago. Reflection is a necessary condition for learning. Whether you were a participant in Springfest or not, I hope that you have also thought about the one day when, for at least many Harrisonburg residents, all of the goodwill generated by years of positive contributions, voluntary service and community assistance by JMU students was literally wiped out — totally negated by poor judgment, inexcusable behavior and... 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 »
The Necessity of Regulation
By Sean Dolan,April 26, 2010
The conservative mantra is to keep traditional values. Let the markets fix themselves, institute tax cuts to the top 20 percent and the wealth will trickle-down. The problem with tax cuts to the wealthy is that they lead to budget cuts. The problem with budget cuts is that they lead to middle and lower class citizens suffering. In today’s world, this method is outdated. We need change. The free market needs to be regulated by the government. We need to tax families with income greater than $250,000.... Read more »
Police Resurgence
By Letters to the Editor,April 26, 2010
Police Resurgence I’ve been noticing a trend since the Springfest riot. The police force has been a lot more strict, almost unlawfully strict, with JMU students. Last weekend a friend told me that police were waiting at the Sunchase bus stop, and when passengers got off the bus, they were immediately apprehended. One of the passengers tried to get back on the bus when he saw this, but was taken off the bus by the cop and apprehended as well. The drunk bus is there for a reason, and now you might... Read more »
The Red Scare Infects Community, JMU
By Alex Ledford,April 26, 2010
Harrisonburg Police Rush to Regain Power. Tear gas irritates the mucous membranes in the eyes, nose, mouth and lungs and can cause crying, sneezing, coughing and difficulty breathing. But if you get tear-gassed, it’s important to remember that it’s not the worst thing that can happen to you. In fact, panicking only increases the effects of tear gas. You should accept that there’s not much you can do to protect yourself from it. Just pull your shirt up over your face, ride it out and don’t... Read more »
Books Soon to Disappear
By Stephen Lee,April 26, 2010
Electronic Readers Are Slowly Taking the Place of Bound Books. The Cambridge English Dictionary defines the word kindle, in the verb form, as “to cause a fire to start burning.” This is the perfect description to match what Amazon ignited in 2007: a technological fire that will change the way we read literature forever. Only a few years ago, Amazon introduced the Kindle as a wireless device that allows consumers to read books electronically. Now, there are more than 480,000 books, newspapers,... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,April 26, 2010
An “if-I-wanted-to-be-an-English-major-I-would-have-been” dart to the geography department for assigning long papers. From a girl who is better at writing Darts & Pats than research papers. A “why-do-you-have-to-be-so-amazingly-delicious?” hybrid dart and pat to E-Hall for consistently being the best and worst decision of my day. From a bewildered freshman who eats until it hurts, waits a while, then eats even more. A “you-stick-out-like-a-sore-thumb” dart to the only girl in... Read more »
Editorial Cartoon
By The Breeze,April 22, 2010
Traveling Zoos Mistreat Animals
By Rachel Boyell,April 22, 2010
Petting Zoo Organized by UPB on the Commons Rubs Student the Wrong Way. The apple cinnamon scone had bested me once again. Java City was calling my name from the depths of Taylor Down Under. As I strolled toward the commons, I heard a squealing cry. Hordes of students crowded the scene, and I have to admit I was intrigued. When I walked up, I saw a piglet in a girl’s arms squirming and squealing. The attendant announced, “OK, the line starts here to hold the pig: Who’s next?” My heart... Read more »
Letter
By Letters to the Editor,April 22, 2010
It’s Time to Act Like Adults A rave in Carrier Library would do even more damage to JMU’s image than has already been done. After such controversy surrounding the university in the past week, I find it rather disturbing and alarming that students find it OK to plan a rave in Carrier Library. I can understand wanting to blow off steam during finals, but why not plan a rave where it is actually permitted? The Quad, the commons or Transitions are all great places to hold such events, unlike the... Read more »
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April 29, 2010 Issue in Print
