Editorial Cartoon
By The Breeze,February 4, 2010
Student Responsibility
By The Breeze Editorial Board,February 4, 2010
Virginia tech adopted a new policy as a result of parents’ requests. The policy states that parents will be notified when students under 21 are punished for any alcohol-or drug-related violations. The university previously had a “three-strike” policy similar to ours, in which parents are notified after a second offense. This approach seems more effective in creating a more responsible environment for students. The majority of students begin their college careers at age 18, meaning they are... Read more »
The Hazy Argument Against Legalization
By Whitten Maher, The BreezeFebruary 4, 2010
After billions of dollars and millions of incarcerations, marijuana is still the most popular recreational drug, regarded largely with the tacit approval of youthful mischief. In stark contrast to our culture’s nonchalance about weed, anti-drug advocates supporting the current prohibition on cannabis growth, sale and distribution portray the substance as harmful and dangerous. Yet they find more effective arguments in the consequences of its illicit nature than anything else. Arguments against... Read more »
Dukes Should Help Haiti
By John Scott,February 4, 2010
Haiti has gone through an extraordinary level of disaster. Its infrastructure is heavily damaged, its government is crippled and its people are in unbearable despair. On Jan. 27, Haitian President René Préval stated that nearly 170,000 bodies had been counted. According to an international studies professor at the University of Miami, the earthquake left an estimated two million people homeless — that’s more than 100 times the total number of enrolled JMU students. Imagine if you experienced... Read more »
University Budget Cuts Must Be Reversed
By Candace Avalos,February 4, 2010
As the President of the Student Government, I wish to bring to our community’s attention a pressing matter affecting students attending universities across the Commonwealth. Many of you may know that the Virginia General Assembly is currently meeting to figure out how much money they will give to our school for the next two years. What you may not know is that for the first time in Virginia’s history, there is a proposal in the General Assembly to take your student dollars and give them to the... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,February 4, 2010
A “when-I-step-on-the-scene,-y’all-know-me” pat to the girl making a statement with her awesome purple jeans. From a guy rockin’ the same look who will stop and talk next time. A “not-everyone-drives-a-snowmobile” dart to JMU. From an annoyed senior who slid down Neff Ave. after leaving class at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. A “wtf” dart to JMU for sending out snowplows at 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. From a hard-working student who was actually trying to get some sleep. A “we-were-just-Snookin’-for-a-good-time”... Read more »
19 to Join JMU Football
By Matt OToole, Contributing WriterFebruary 4, 2010
Think two is better than one? JMU football coach Mickey Matthews thinks so, as two quarterbacks from Texas headline the 2010 recruiting class on National Signing Day, which includes 19 commits. “I think the overriding issue, we felt like, going on during recruiting and throughout the season was the play at quarterback, and we really think we got two guys that attract us.” Matthews said that in mid-November he and his staff didn’t have many prospects at quarterback, so he picked up the phone... Read more »
Moats Celebrates All-American Recognition
By Dan Lobdell, The BreezeFebruary 4, 2010
Arthur Moats is a busy man. He is training for the NFL combine this month while also working toward his degree in political science. But he was able to find time to attend the 43rd annual Walter Camp All-America Weekend in New Haven, Conn. While there, Moats participated in the FanFest event, spoke at the High School “Breakfast of Champions” and was then honored at the National Awards Dinner. FanFest was a 4-hour event with live music where families could attend an autograph session. “He sat... Read more »
Three Named All-CAA, Team Picked to Finish Fifth
By Chris Petty, Contributing WriterFebruary 4, 2010
After two back-to-back losing seasons, including last year’s record of 5-11, the Dukes are looking to prove themselves as a conference threat. Leading the way for the team is Kim Griffin, Mary Kate Lomady and Cally Chakrian, all of whom received preseason all-conference honors. “I think it puts a little bit of pressure on,” Griffin said about the selection. “It’s neat that we were one of three schools to get three players recognized, so that’s pretty cool for our team.” Lomady, a... Read more »
Campus Through Her Eyes
By Torie Foster,February 4, 2010
JMU Branch of HerCampus is one of 20 Sites Launched Since Sept. 2009 In September 2009, three Harvard undergraduates decided to make a special Web site. Stephanie Kaplan ’10, Windsor Hanger ’10, and Annie Wang ’11 began “HerCampus.com,” an online magazine that not only serves as a bridge between the media industry and the online world, but also as “a hub for everything college women need to know about today.” A winner in Harvard’s business plan competition and the I3 Harvard College... Read more »
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