Oh, The Weather Outside
By Nabeela Hasan,February 8, 2010
6 to 12 More Inches of Snow to Fall Today, Meteorologists Say HARRISONBURG, Va. — Following the snowstorm that dumped 18 inches in the Valley this past weekend, the National Weather Service has issued another Winter Storm Watch for Tuesday and Wednesday, predicting up to 6 or more inches of snow. Starting Tuesday afternoon, a mix of snow and sleet is expected to fall, turning into just snow later in the evening with the heaviest accumulation Wednesday morning. WHSV Meteorologist Tracy Turner... Read more »
Dining Employees Put up in Hotel to Feed Campus
By Megan Martin,February 8, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — As JMU canceled all classes and many other services Friday, Dining Services had to be ready to serve students despite inclement weather. Dining Services announced changes to the hours at many of its locations. D-Hall, E-Hall, PC Dukes, Mr. Chips, Jemmy’s, Mrs. Green’s and Lakeside Express were open for regular hours Friday and Saturday, while Festival’s hours were reduced. All other locations were closed. Sunday, D-Hall, E-Hall, Mr. Chips, Jemmy’s and Lakeside Express... Read more »
Tech Now Tells Parents After First Strike
By Danielle Strickler,February 8, 2010
JMU Last Changed its Policy in 1999 to Tell Parents After a Student’s Second Minor Offense HARRISONBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech recently updated its policy of notifying parents of students’ alcohol- or drug-related offenses for students under the age of 21, but JMU has no plans to change its notification policy, which has been in effect since 1999. At JMU, the Office of Judicial Affairs notifies parents about behavior after an underaged student’s first major alcohol or drug violation or after... Read more »
Just Call Me Cupid!
By Michael Larrick, The BreezeFebruary 8, 2010
For most of us, Valentine’s Day is a celebration of the beauty that love can bring and a nice excuse to show that special someone you really care. For the rest of you, it’s a reminder of how lonely and pathetic your life really is. You’re probably saying to yourself, “I hate Valentine’s Day.” I bet you do; I’d hate something too if it reminded me of the fact that no one cares about me. You’ve probably told yourself you want to be single so you can enjoy some freedom, but you’re... Read more »
‘Mass Effect 2’ Scores Big With Sci-Fi Fans
By Jeff Wade,February 8, 2010
There has been a lot of talk about how “Avatar” is this generation’s “Star Wars.” But science fiction’s newest and most fully developed universe isn’t in movie theaters. It’s playing out on Xboxes and PCs, in college dorm rooms across the country. “Mass Effect 2” is the second in a planned trilogy of games. Following the events of the first game, the sequel opens with the trilogy’s hero, Commander Shepard, and his ship being ripped apart by a powerful alien threat. Then Commander... Read more »
Web Exclusive: Demetri Martin Returns to Comedy Central
By Amber Logsdon,February 8, 2010
With his youthful and fresh approach to comedy, it’s hard to believe that Demetri Martin is 36 years old. Even physically, he appears to be in his mid-20s. Regardless, it’s not his ability to fool people with his age that makes him a prominent figure in the comedic world, but his originality with his jokes. He became so successful with his stand-up that in 2009, Comedy Central launched his own half-hour series, “Important Things with Demetri Martin.” “Important Things” opened... Read more »
Path to Victory
By The Breeze Editorial Board,February 8, 2010
Congratulations all around on the most recent developments surrounding the late-night bus service to Student Services Committee of the SGA and the JMU student body. Thanks to the SGA for putting together a useful survey that allowed the voice of the entire student body to be heard. We also extend our praise to all students who took the time to sift through the multitude of e-mails requesting survey responses and actually filled this one out. The survey clearly showed that taking away the late-night... Read more »
Tebow’s Choice
By Elizabeth Baugh, The BreezeFebruary 8, 2010
Politics Should be Kept Out of the Super Bowl Tim Tebow has the right to choose. Just like anyone in this country, the Heisman Trophy winner has the right to support any political or advocacy group he prefers. So, after hearing the controversy regarding his Focus on the Family Super Bowl ad before it even aired, I waited patiently to see what the hype was all about. Anyone who anxiously awaited this hyped commercial was most likely let down, because in terms of controversy, it was a fumble. The... Read more »
Letter: UPB Considers Student Opinion
By Letters to the Editor,February 8, 2010
After reading the dart in The Breeze last Monday about the University Program Board concert selection process, I became disheartened to hear that the student population doesn’t think the UPB takes the survey results into account. In fact, UPB’s No. 1 influence (other than price and availability) is the student survey results. Our campus is made up of thousands of students, each with a very different taste in music. It is difficult to put on a show that appeases each student every time, but we... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,February 8, 2010
A “so-much-for-global-warming” dart to the never-ending blizzards hitting the Harrisonburg area. From Punxsutawney Phil, who thinks Al Gore should just start listening to him for a change. A “never-gonna-give-you-up” pat to the person who wrote “Rick Rolled” in the snow by Reservoir Street. From a senior who admits you got her. A “keep-it-in-your-own-pants” dart to the boyfriend/girlfriend duo in my class who rub the insides of each other’s legs every day. From someone who would... Read more »
Check Out New Videos!
March 4, 2010 Issue in Print
2010 Baseball & Softball Guide
