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THE BLUESTONE, VOLUME 101
THE YEARBOOK OF JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
MARCH 2009-MARCH 201 0 .;
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EDITORIAL BOARD
rebeccaschneider // editor in chief
parvinamamatova // creative director
sarahchain // copy editor
nataliewall // photograpliy director
tiffanybrown // assistant pliotography director
matthewjohnson // managing editor
bethprlncipi // supervising editor
PRODUCERS
bethfeather
caitlinharrlson
STAFF MEMBERS
alexledford
allieconroy
amandacaskey
annathompson
anniekraft
brittanyjones
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carolineblanzaco
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jenniferbeers
l<arlynwilliams
katielyvers
kimlofgren
kristinmcgregor
lesliehaase
lisamees
lizzycannon
mandysmoot
nnaryclairejones
racheldozier
samantliathompson
saralilockwood
sarahwink
sonyasoroko
steplisynoracki
susymoon
CONTRIBUTORS
allisonlagonigro
amygwaltney
amyschllnger
britnigeer
colleencallery
donovanseow
juliacramer
kanekennedy
kerridevries
marykatewilson
sarahpryor
shainaallen
sunshim
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OPENING
STUDENT LIFE
ACADEMICS
ORGANIZATIONS
VARSITY SPORTS
CLOSING
tableofcontents//3
The university is made up of many
dimensions. Students, faculty and staff
come together on a daily basis to create
a unified community. Whether you are
involved in Greek life, athletics, or visual
arts, each person contributes to the
diversity of our campus.
Members of University Program Board
and others involved in music production
helped put on performances by artists
ranging from Three 6 Mafia to Corey
Smith. Former President Jimmy Carter
visited campus to spread his message of
peace. Organizations on campus such
as the Center for Multicultural Student
Services sponsored educational and
entertaining programs ranging from the
Homecoming Step Show to the Martin
Luther King Jr. Formal Program. Alumni
and faculty showed their Duke pride at
the Homecoming football game, where
the entire stadium bled purple and gold.
Through honored Madison traditions
and new and exciting experiences, our
campus has multiple layers that are
continually being discovered.
What is your dimension?
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Basking in the warm air. sunflowers wait to be sold at the
Harrisonburg Farmers' Marl<et. The farmers' marl<et was held
every Tuesday and Saturday since it began in 1979 as an
idea of Samuel Johnson, a local fruit and vegetable farmer.
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Showing their excitement, the players on the baseball
team celebrate their victory (left). The baseball and
Softball teams moved into a new stadium in the spring of
2010, just one of the university's new expansion projects.
Other construction completed this year included a new
dining facility and a new residence hall on East Campus.
Construction also began on Bridgeforth Stadium, which
would add 10,000 seats to the stadium.
photos //courtesy of sportsmedja & laurabock
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The university dance team performs on stage (left).
Wilson Hall (right) hosted several entertainment acts
throughout the year, including country artist Corey Smith,
acrobatic performance "Cirque D'or" and the improvisa-
tional show "Whose Line Is It Anyway" Wilson Hall also
housed the offices of University Advising, Career and
Academic Planning, and Community Service Learning.
The building was named after former President Woodrow
Wilson, one of the eight U.S. presidents born in Virginia.
photos //jessicadodds & laurabock
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Outside her apartment, senior Kerry Shannon enjoys
her snow day on Friday, Feb. 5 (left). The university saw
more than 50 inches of snow for the winter season, with
three snow days in February alone. Students sledded
down the hills of East Campus, including the hills in
front of Shenandoah and Potomac Halls (right). Some
students also Indulged their childlike tendencies by
building snowmen and snow forts,
photos //nataliewall & caseybailey
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Posed outside a residence Inail on the Quad, junior K.D. Doxie
takes a break from Resident Adviser (RA) training in August
(rigint). RAs, Orientation Program Advisers and First yeaR
Orientation Guides worked togetlier to make freshmen's first few
weeks at the university a smooth transition. 1787 Orientation
provided several opportunities for freshmen to get acquainted
with the university, including conversations with professors and
a beach party at the University Recreation Center (UREG). Other
resources available to first-year students included the First Year
Involvement Resource and Writing Genter, and the Academic
Mentor Program, both located in Huffman Hall.
photos //sarahmcginnis & rosemarygrant
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STUDENT STEPS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM
AND INTO THE OCTAGON AS A CAGEFIGHTER
rebeccaschneider// writer
~ ~ "T' elcome to Respect Is Earned: Battle of
the 'Burg, a regional mixed martial arts
' (MM A) fight night. It is 9:30 p.m., and
it's time for the main amateur event of the evening.
From Herndon, Va., at 6 feet 1 inch tall and, 155
pounds, freshman Herman Brar enters the,cage. The
crowd cheers. Brar and his opponent, "Stone" Cole
Presley, touch gloyes and the bell rings. .
Presley immediately goes after Brar 'with a right
hook and slams him back against the cage. Brar
begins to feel dizzy as Presley goes for his ankles.
Now a sophomore, Herman Brar had been
training to be an MMA fighter since September
2008. With a 2-0 record, Brar prepared for histhird
amateur fight against a 5-2-1 regional welterweight
and lightweight champion, scheduled fdr March 21
at Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
Brar played football in high school, and began
kickboxing as an off-season activity. He took an
interest in the sport after watching the Kl Grand
Prix, a Japanese kickboxing tournament.
"I saw some dudes get kicked in the face, and 1
was like, 'Wow, I want to try this out,'" said Brar.
In his senior year of high school, Brar's cousin, a
university alumnus, sent him a Breeze article about
a new MMA gym in Harrisonburg. Brar jumped at
the opportunity to take kickboxing to a new level.
"It sounded really hardcore," said Brar. "I think
that's a big reason why I chose JMU over some
other schools. JMU had academically what I was
looking for, and a big plus was they had MMA
Institute (MM AI) also." ' - —
MMA was like ^ pl^ysical chess match, normally
held inside an oct^oh-sl'wps^ cage, The full- \ ^
combat, competitivegport hicOrporated JJrazil^an
Jiu-jitsu, Muay Thai/lAjjjtoxii.ig, ,kai;afe, wiestliilg, ■
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' Bfar spent at least four days a week at the gym in
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Two days before the fight, Brar cut 1 1 pounds "by '
sitting in the sauna. He reduced calories," controlled
when he would eat, and stayed away from saturated
fats like whole milk — a big change compared to his ■
usual six plates of food at D-Hall.
"It's two different extremes almost," said Jeremy
Whitmore, Brar's strength and conditioning coach
at MMAI. "It's a pretty pure lifestyle. You sacrifice
a lot. Basically if it tastes good, you're probably not
going to eat it."
After weighing in on Friday, MMAI owners Beau
Baker and Whitmore encouraged Brar to eat small
amounts every 30 minutes, as to not overfill his
stomach. Brar loaded up on fruit, carbohydrates
and proteins.
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Straining to submit his
opponent with a l<nee bar,
sophomore Herman Brar
looks to his trainers for
encouragement during the
second round of Brawl in
the Cage 5. A l<nee bar,
technically known as a
straight leglock, resulted in
hyperextension of the knee.
photo/Znataliewall
Receiving high fives from
his training partners,
sophomore Herman
Brar goes to his comer
after being declared
the Brawley Fights
Lightweight Champion.
Brar fought in the
lightweight division, one
of nine MMA weight
classes, in which fighters
weighed between 146
and 155 pounds.
photo/Znataliewall
When asked about his opponent the day before the
fight, Brar seemed comfortable, knowledgeable and
prepared. "[Presley] is a very respected fighter in the
MMA community and he holds a few titles, not to
mention he is going pro very soon," said Brar.
Both fighters were aware of each others strengths and
weaknesses. Presley's strengths were groundwork and
submissions, while Brar's were stand-up and striking.
"If I win, I know that I can roll with the big dogs, and
if I lose, I know I lost to a very good fighter," said Brar.
"Every true fighter wishes for a battle and hopefully
that is what the fans will get."
With Brar stunned,
Presley goes for a single-leg
takedown and takes Brar
to the ground. Presley is in
top guard, straddling Brar.
With Brar on his back, he
throws six hard elbows to the
top of Presley's head. Presley
advances his position and
manages to get Brar in an
armbar, an arm lock that
hyperextends the elbow. Brar
scrambles and escapes — and
the crowd goes crazy.
They get back to their feet,
but seconds later, Presley
lands a hard right kick to
Brar's side, knocking him
over. Brar stumbles into the
fence and tries to go for a
single-leg takedown. Presley
grabs Brar by the neck and
swings around onto his back.
In a piggyback-like position,
Presley submits Brar in a
rear naked choke. Brar taps,
1:34 in the first round.
"The fight ended. . . harsh," noted junior James
Morrissey.
Brar graciously accepted his defeat, and
congratulated Presley.
Event volunteer Brandon Sardik saw that Presley
"landed a couple of blows that opened it up and I
think that [Brar] was staggered by those blows and
after a while it disheartened him."
Brar knew that he came out relaxed with his usual
combination, which he thought might have been his
downfall. Presley got Brar to the ground early, and
Brar said he knew he was in a bad spot from then on.
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"I learned a lot as a fighter because of it and I'm just
going to go back to the drawing boards and come
back stronger next time," said Brar.
Brar worked with the Jiu-jitsu Club on campus to
improve his groundwork, planning to "bulk up" for
his next fight in late August (see "Brar's Update").
"As long as he learns something from this fight, it
can be seen as a success," said Brar's training partner
and friend, senior Shea Kelly. "He knew it was going
to be a tough fight and came away knowing that he
gave it 100 percent in training and during the fight.
He had nothing to lose." //
With his arms encircling Corey
Wamsley's neck, sophomore
Herman Brar attempts a
guillotine choke to restrict his
opponent's breathing. Even
when fighters were bloody and
exhausted, the officials would
not stop the tight until a fighter
tapped out, was knocked out or
was unable to defend himself.
photo/Znataliewall
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His face was split open, he could
not see straight and he only had a
two minutes to go in the third round.
Sophomore Herman Brar was just
seconds away from his goal.
On Aug. 29, Brar became
the Brawley Fights 155-pound
lightweight champion at the
Rockingham County Fairgrounds.
The fight consisted of three five-
minute rounds, ending halfway
through the third round.
"This belt means more than
anything to me and when I finally
won, it took me a second to realize
what had just happened," said Brar.
Brar's trainers pushed him in the
gym and taught him how to counter
his opponent, 20-year-old Corey
Wamsley.
"I knew he was tough and I knew
he could take a hit from the videos I
watched on him," said Brar.
Training for the title proved to be
different than training for any other
fight, an average day consisting of an
hour of technique drills and an hour
of intense cardio training, ending with
hard sparring.
"Everything all of a sudden became
a lot more serious," said Brar.
"My trainers began throwing me
in five-minute rounds for sparring
against a fresh opponent every time
to build my stamina and to break me
mentally so that I would be more than
ready for any situation I encountered
in the cage," said Brar.
The most important part of training
was making sure each day involved
something different so Brar's muscles
never got used to the same motions.
Although the physical aspect of
training for this fight was different,
Brar said he mentally prepared for
this fight like any other fight. Alone
time and soothing music helped Brar
get in the zone.
"You want to be very calm going
into a fight so you can think instead
of reacting on instincts," said Brar.
Freshman Tyler Peacock attended
the fight and claimed Brar's was the
best fight of the night.
"[Brar's] opponent picked it up
in the last few rounds and made
it a much tougher fight for Brar,"
said Peacock. "The back and forth
momentum was what made it so
enjoyable for me,"
Three minutes and six seconds
into the third round, Brar mounted
Wamsley and dropped several
punches and elbows for the TKO, or
technical knockout, and the title.
Brar suffered a fractured orbital, the
seven small bones surrounding the
eye socket, in the second round and
had surgery to replace it with titanium
a few weeks after the fight.
"After the referee stopped the fight
I just rolled over and laid my hands
over my face because it was so
surreal that I had won the lightweight
championship," said Brar. "It was the
greatest feeling ever."
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Ever wonder about all the hard work
that goes into a concert? Junior Jenn
Steinhardt was no stranger to setting up
a concert stage.
"Anyone who likes puzzles and
teamwork would love putting up the
stage," said Steinhardt, director of 80
One Records, the university's student-
run record label. Steinhardt helped to set
up the Convocation Center for the Girl
Talk and Three 6 Mafia Concert.
"The pieces aren't light at all, but we usually have
two people holding one square on either side, two to
four people with a stand, and then one person on the
bottom to guide you," said Steinhardt. "The process
requires a lot of collaboration."
Steinhardt said that while lifting up the individual
pieces of the stage might seem like the hardest part,
the hardest thing to do was move the stage squares up
and down the sets of stairs.
"Once the group is on a roll with each group of people
sliding squares into place or taking them off, everything
runs smoothly. Those stairs, however, are a beast."
The entire process wasn't all work for UPB. "My
favorite part about making the stage is seeing what
comes of all these tiny squares together, and seeing
a concert play out on something you built," said
Steinhardt. "Although I worked the Boys Like Girls
concert as well, seeing Girl Talk dance and jump
around the stage [I helped build] was just amazing."
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Dancing skills prominently
displayed, Girl Talk lets loose
with students on stage. Filled
with sporadic bursts of energy,
Gillis provided a unique concert
experience for many students.
With hands waving in the
air, students dance to "Play
Your Part." This song is on Girl
Talk's 4th album, "Feed the
Animals."
photo ',' nataliewall
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caitlinharrison// writer
tudents crowded the floor, greeting one another
and trying to claim some standing room in the
Convocation Center while waiting for Three 6 Mafia
to take the stage. The rap group was slightly delayed; their
plane had landed late and the airport was two hours away,
making the group absent for sound check. The students waiting
on the floor were still eager for the concert to begin.
Three 6 Mafia made it to the stage around 8:30 p.m., and
began with some of their more popular songs like "Fly," "Doe
Boy Fresh," and "Chop Me Up," which they usually sang with
Justin Timberlake. Despite missing their sound check. Three 6
Mafia still performed without any problems. Group members
got personal with the audience, getting them involved in the
show by asking where the parties were and if everyone was
having a good time.
One student was actually wearing a Three 6 Mafia shirt,
and the group tried to get him up on stage. Although concert
security wouldn't allow it, the group was glad to have a loyal
fan in the audience.
After Three 6 Mafia finished their set, there was a 30-minute
break to set up for Girl Talk and for students to get food.
More people started to enter the Convocation Center for the
headlining group, filling the reserved seats and crowding the
floor.
"The Girl Talk concert was out of control!" said sophomore
Laura Hayden, a longtime Girl Talk fan who went to the
concert with a group of friends. "A group of us met up before
the concert to get pumped and had a jam session to some Girl
Talk favorites."
Girl Talk, also known as DJ Gregg Michael Gillis, was
known for his mash-ups of favorite classic and popular songs.
He mixed older songs like "Shout," by The Temptations;
"Thunderstruck," by ACDC; and "Time After Time," by Cyndi
Lauper; and blended other, more current songs by Kanye West
and Beyonce.
He also played fan favorites from his newest album "Feed the
Animals." The atmosphere became more like a big dance party
than a concert, especially on the floor where students had more
room to dance.
One group of lucky students was able to get on stage during
the Girl Talk portion of the concert. UPB had decided
beforehand that they would allow students this privilege.
"We all got our special tickets from Sarah Sunde, the UPB
coordinator at the time, and she gave us some safety rules and a
few other things we needed to know, and then we waited by the
stage for the signal to run up and begin dancing," said junior
Tyler Conta.
After Girl Talk exited the stage, the dancing students were
able to take pictures with him and ask for autographs.
"It was honestly one of the highlights of my JMU career," said
Conta. "I owe it all to UPB and just being in the right place at
the right time."
Clapping his hands, DJ Gregg
Michael Gillis engages the
crowd. Better known as Girl
Talk, Gillis studied biomedical
engineering at Case Western
Reserve University in Cleveland,
Ohio, during the beginning of his
musical career,
photo// robertboag
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Mon., 4/13: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Day
-Trash The Commons
Students sorted trash on The Commons to
discover hidden, recyclable treasures.
-Trashion Show
A fashion show with recyclable materials was
hosted by Jay McCarroll.
Tues., 4/1 4: Spirituality & the Environment Day
-"If you love the creator, tal<e care of the creation"
stickers were available.
-Spirituality and the Environment Panel
Students could check out how different faiths
related to the environment in a positive way.
Wed., 4/1 5: Grassroots Activism Day
-Letter Writing
Grassroots activist groups visited campus, and
students could write letters to representatives
about local environmental issues.
-Rising Tide North America
Exposed false solutions to climate change.
Thurs., 4/16: Sustainable Economics Day
-Really Really Free Market
Students could get stuff for free, or could
donate old clothes, shoes, furniture, etc.
-Locally Owned & Operated Renewable Energy
A facilitated discussion about localizing energy
production proposed a strategy for energy
sustainability
-Sustainable Economics Panel
Local currencies, worker-owned businesses,
local sustainable food and green business
representatives shared insights into how to
make our economy green in the long term.
Fri., 4/17: Alternative Transportation Day
-No Drive Day
-Community Bike Ride
Bike enthusiasts young and oldcelebrated clean
transportation with a ride through Harrisonburg.
-Arboretum: Festival Fest Pre-Show
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designers showcased their
talents in a challenge a la
"Project Runway."
photo // hannahpace
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top and skirt, a student
model strikes a fierce pose.
Unconventional materials
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CARDIO CRAZE
A fantastic, heart-pumping
workout offered the option of
high- or low-impact moves.
WORLD BEAT
A fun dance with moves
inspired from all over
the world; Belly Dance,
Latin, Salsa, African, Irish,
Caribbean and more!
KUKAWA
A workout that blended
African, Latin and Caribbean
dance moves.
ATHLETIC
CONDITIONING
A strength and cardio
workout that got students'
hearts pumping.
KICKBOXING
A high-energy workout based
on kickboxing moves and
drills. Participants learned to
punch and kick with the best.
HIP-HOP
Students danced in an
energetic workout.
BOOGIE FEVER
Participants grooved like
back in the disco days.
UREC OFFERED ITS FIRST OUTDOOR
GROUP FITNESS CL7\SS
mandysmoot // writer
/ £ ■ t was a beautiful day and a great change
I to exercise outside," said sophomore Elise
I Shellenberger, one of the 47 participants
who took part in Fit JMU, the University Recreation
Center's (UREC) newest group fitness class.
Warm spring weather permitted students and
faculty to scope out a spot on the UREC turf in April,
where group fitness instructors took turns teaching
the 90-minute class.
The sampler reached out to individuals of all
interests. Students and faculty had the opportunity
to participate in various classes, including cardio
craze, world beat, kukawa, athletic conditioning,
kickboxing, hip hop, boogie fever and yoga.
The participants weren't the only ones who enjoyed
the wide variety of fitness classes. Graduate Kellie
Hayes, a group fitness instructor, had just as much
fun teaching.
"It was great to have the chance to interact with
participants and watch the other seniors teach for
one of the last times before we graduate," said Hayes.
Hayes even felt that Fit IMU had the potential
to become a university tradition. "We had a great
crowd that was very energetic and seemed like they
were enjoying themselves."
"I love to teach when there are large groups
because the energy is always high," said graduate Jen
Everdale, also a group fitness instructor. "1 think it
is a great way to introduce our participants to new
class formats and get them excited about taking
other classes," she added.
Fit JMU also seemed to be a hit among students.
"1 definitely think UREC should do this annually,"
said Shellenberger.
"1 think we have something to shoot for now,"
said Holly Wade, coordinator of group fitness and
wellness. "We've established a baseline and can
build from that."
Wade, who had been with UREC since 2006,
trained the group fitness instructors and oversaw
the fitness classes. She had previously taught
numerous classes herself, including boogie fever.
Wade enjoyed the event just as much as the
participants, evident by her gold, sparkling shirt she
While other students perform
crunches, a fitness instructor keeps
her heart rate elevated by running in
place. Aerobics were incorporated in
classes such as athletic conditioning
and cardio craze.
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Conditioning their upper
bodies, students line up on
the UREC turf to do push-
ups while others do sprints.
With sunny skies and warm
temperatures for April, the
event offered an enjoyable
glimpse of spring.
hoto-'/kimlofgren
sported during her disco dancing exercise.
"I liked the dancing classes the best," said
sophomore Sameera Navidi, whose friend,
sophomore Ariel Vital, agreed.
"My favorite part was the disco portion," said Vital.
Vital and Navidi weren't the only ones who took
the class with a friend. Many participants found out
about Fit JMU through word of mouth, particularly
roommates and friends.
Twitter and Facebook also helped market Fit JMU
in August, when UREC held its second giant group
fitness class. The class moved inside UREC due to
rainy weather, but that didn't put a damper on the
turnout.
"We doubled in participation numbers, so I think
people are starting to look for it," said Wade. "Either
way, it was a blast." //
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mbers
Throwing a left jab,
sophomores Ariel Vital, right,
and Sameera Navidi, middle,
work their upper bodies.
Kickboxing incorporated an
intense, full-body workout.
photo// kimlofgren
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maygraduation
Waiting to receive his diploma, a student
snaps a picture to capture the special
moment. Students heard speeches from
President Linwood H. Rose. SGA president
Larson Thune. student speaker Amrou Kotb,
and commencement speaker Paul Holland.
photo// lizzycannon
Family and friends gather at
Bridgeforth Stadium to celebrate students'
accomplishments. Graduation day flooded
Harrisonburg with an influx of visitors.
keeping hotels and restaurants busy.
photo /' lizzycannon
Holding flowers close, family members
wait to congratulate their graduates. The
university did not require tickets, allowing
multiple family members to attend the
ceremonies.
photo//lizzycannon
Creatively expressing her gratitude, graduate
Briana Marcantoni's graduation cap reflects
her appreciation for her parents' support
over the past four years. Decorative caps
were seen all over campus on graduation
day.
photo// lizzycannon
future
GRADUATES REFLECTED ON THE PAST
WHILE LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE
sarapryor// writer
Dark clouds hung over Bridgeforth
Stadium, but even the threat of"
rain could not dampen the spirit of
graduation day. Packs of graduates donned
purple gowns and strolled down Port Republic
Road, trying to avoid the long line of cars
headed toward campus. Waiting outside the
stadium, graduates felt a mix of emotions.
"It is a weird feeling," said graduate Ashley
Lowry. "I'm really excited to graduate with all
my friends, but sad and a little scared all at the
same time. It is definitely bittersweet."
Graduate Bo Snead agreed. "Today is
insanely surreal. You always know this day is
approaching. It's what we work hard for, and
something we all want, but you never expect it
to sneak up on you so fast."
As the graduates filed in, audience members
waved brightly colored umbrellas and ponchos
in order to catch the graduates' attention.
President Linwood H. Rose started the
ceremony. "You are the first graduates of
Madison's second century," said Rose. "You
join a world full of challenges, and certainly
not a very friendly job market. You entered
this university as the most academically
accomplished class in our history, and you leave
with the knowledge and skills to address the
opportunities that will come your way."
Student Government Association President
Larson Thune was next on the podium.
"Over the past four years, JMU has been more
than a home to us," said Thune. "It has been
a community of people who have helped us
enrich our minds as well as our character."
Thune then introduced the student speaker,
graduate Amrou Kotb, who centered his
speech on a metaphor about time at the
university being just one piece of art in the
graduates' lives.
"We sit here today in Bridgeforth Stadium
awaiting the presentation of our final drafts ot
our works of art," said Kotb, "each one unique
and each one reflecting upon the originality of
its artist."
The commencement speaker, Paul Holland, a
1982 graduate and entrepreneur with a passion
for green technology, began his address with a
memory of his first visit to the university.
"I have two memories that stand out," he said.
"Number one: I had never seen so many pretty
girls in one place in my life. Number two: It
seemed like they were all wearing a bikini."
After four years of studying political science
and business, Holland and the class of 1982
faced the worst job market since World War II.
He offered the following advice to graduates:
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'As an entrepreneur I believe you have to
sell out — you have to give all of yourself to a
venture or you have very little time and chance
to succeed. I also learned the concept of 'doing
well by doing good."'
Holland concluded his speech with
encouragement for the graduates who faced a
dismal job market. "As time has gone by, I have
been convinced that EQ — the ability to work
with people — is at least as important as IQ, and
that MQ, or the Madison Quotient, is the secret
weapon that you take out into the work force,"
he explained. "The graduates sitting before me
have the highest EQ of any graduates from any
school in the world. I urge you to use your EQ
and your MQ to embrace the challenges that
await you in your career and in your life."
As the commencement came to a close,
senior vice president for Academic Affairs,
Dr. Douglas T. Brown, recognized the honors
graduates.
When Rose declared them alumni, blow
horns sounded and a few beach balls bounced
through the crowd. The graduates flipped their
tassels and sang the alma mater, led by graduate
Yunjin Kim. In the final moments of the
ceremony, the sun began to break through
the cloudy sky.
After hugs and pictures, graduates headed
to their individual college ceremonies. As
they left the stadium, many reminisced on
fond memories as Holland had.
"My favorite memories at JMU are just
spending time with my best friends," said
graduate Stephanie Potter. "JMU was more
than just school to me. It was going to
events, laying on the Quad and making
friends with the best and funniest people in
the world."
In addition to Holland's advice to do
well by doing good, some graduates
offered their own parting advice for
current underclassmen. "Enjoy every
moment, because you don't realize how
fast this really comes," said graduate
Patrick DiMarchi. "Do all you can and
don't ever avoid doing something because
you're scared. Live up every moment on
and off campus and you will leave here
accomplished in every way."
Aside from celebrating the accomplishments of
graduating seniors, families also had to consider the
logistics of securing hotel and dinner reservations, and
navigate the influx of traffic on graduation morning.
"We understand that there's going to be a lot of
people coming in, and so you manage it the best
way you can in terms of traffic flow and parking," said
university spokesperson Don Egle.
Strong relationships with the city of Harrisonburg
and local law enforcement, and being proactive
about announcing parking information and alternate
routes early also helped control the traffic problem,
according to Egle.
In terms of a hotel, many families began planning
. their accommodations months in advance. When
Hampton Inn on University Boulevard accepted
phone reservations, they began taking requests one
year in advance and filled up within four months.
But the hotel encountered troubles with cancelations
and arguments over differing nightly rates, according
to front desk manager Chris, who asked his last
name not be published. To avoid future complications
Hampton Inn moved to a contract method, beginning
with Family Weekend 2009, where the guest
requested a room and returned a contract with his
or her credit card information before the reservation
was complete.
Even reserving a restaurant became a multiple-step
process in some cases. For larger, casual restaurants
like Dave's Downtown Taverna and Cally's Restaurant
and Brewing Co., guests were free to make
reservations or walk in the evening of graduation.
"People will walk in and we like to have tables
available for them," said Dave's owner, David Miller,
whose restaurant sat up to 425 people. "We've never
turned anybody away."
But for smaller restaurants like the Joshua Wilton
House, resen/ations policies were stricter — and more
competitive.
"We start accepting reservations the second
Tuesday in January, 10 a.m.," said co-owner Sean
Pugh. "We usually fill up within the day"
Resen/ations at the Joshua Wilton House required
a $65 deposit for the first ten guests in a party,
refundable only up until two weeks prior to graduation.
With 2,651 graduates who walked in Saturday's
commencement ceremonies, it was no surprise that
hotels and restaurants filled up quickly
"All of Bridgeforth Stadium was packed," said Egle.
"When you think about that many people, plus the
graduates and faculty and staff, it's a large number"
sarahchain// writer
features// 29
summermtemships
OPPORTUNITIES AROSE
THROUGH DIVERSE SUMMER
INTERNSHIPS
allisonlagonigro //writer
caitlinmullins II Movie premieres, promotional events and meeting
celebrities. Sound appealing? For Caitlin Mullins, a senior English
major with a minor in film, it was just a part of her summer intern-
ship working in the Warner Brothers publicity department.
A typical day for this Warner Brothers intern started at 9:30 a.m.
"First thing in the morning we had to look through all the
newspapers and magazines and see if there was any mention of any
of our movies," said Mullins. Most days she stayed in the office, and
generally finished working between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Among Mullins' favorite events were several movie premieres
where she worked the red carpet. During the course of her summer,
she worked at the premieres for "My Sister's Keeper," "The Time
Traveler's Wife," and the New York premiere of "Harry Potter and
the Half- Blood Prince."
"Harry Potter was the most fun — there were so many fans com-
pared to the other premieres, and it was cool to see all of the stars,"
said Mullins. During the premieres, she often escorted various
stars down the red carpet. During the Harry Potter premiere, she
escorted Warwick Davis, who played Professor Flitwick, along with
his entire family.
Another rewarding experience for Mullins was working at the
various press junkets, where several different magazines and news-
papers interviewed the stars of a movie on one day.
"I felt like I was helping them out, and wasn't doing boring intern-
ship stuff," said Mullins.
"When I started, I didn't know anything about PR," said Mullins,
who planned to work in the industry post-graduation. During the
course of her internship, she learned more about the business and
entertainment industry, including how to pitch story ideas and how
to talk to people.
"I definitely recommend people doing internships," she added. "I
think they can really help you figure out if you're interested in that
field or not, and it really gets you involved in it." //
Standing in the Paramore/No Doubt pit at the Nissan
Pavillion in Bristow, Va., junior Angela Marino enjoys
one of the benefits of her internship with Live Nation; free
concert access. Manno was a booking intern who helped
in the planning and executing of concerts at the 15 Live
Nation venues in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
photo. /courtesy of angelamarino
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jorgeliloy // Ever wanted to
work for a major celebrity? For
sophomore Jorge Liloy, who
interned with Marc Anthony's
production company for two
months, that dream came true.
Over the course of his summer,
Liloy worked on a number of
projects for the company, including
concert organization and Jennifer
Lopez's 40th birthday party.
A typical day for Liloy, who
stayed with family in New Jersey
and commuted into New York
City, consisted of waking up and
catching an early train.
"I'd open up [the office] and
check the messages," he said of his
morning routine. But his internship
was much more than that.
"When it came to concerts, my
big job was ticket organization," he
explained. "There were times where
I had $20,000 worth of tickets in
my hands." During his time with
the production company, Liloy
worked on three concerts, and
even got the chance to be backstage
during one of them.
"I walked around," he said. "I
wanted to see what it actually took
to run a concert."
One of the biggest projects of
the summer, and Liloy 's least
favorite, was planning Jennifer
Lopez's birthday party. In the weeks
leading up to the party, several
miscommunications complicated
the planning of performances
by Broadway singers and Latin
musicians. Liloy worked backstage
during the show.
"I was the guy running back and
forth telling them 'you gotta be here
this time,' 'you gotta be there that
time.' It was probably one of the
most stressful nights of my life."
Liloy 's ideal job was working as
a scriptwriter, but he also hoped
to work with a public relations
company or as a publicist.
"It's a lot of personal responsibil-
ity," said Liloy. "Just make sure you
communicate effectively. That's
definitely the biggest thing I've
learned." //
Decked out in scrubs, senior
Katya Chopivsky sits outside
the University of California in Los
Angeles, Calif., with a fellow intern.
Los Angeles, known for its cutting
edge health care, was an opportune
place to gain field experience for
Chopvisky, a nursing major,
photo //courtesy of katyachopivsky
Stationed behind two large
computer monitors, senior Alyssa
Johnson works with an image-
editing program to fix pictures of
bands' merchandise for online
sales. Johnson was an intern in the
art department at Musictoday in
Crozet, Va.
photo //courtesy of alyssajohnson
christabelledarby // With past guests
including The Beatles, Diana Ross and Frank
Sinatra, the Omni Shoreham Hotel was rich with
history. Christabelle Darby spent her summer
interning at this four diamond, luxury hotel in
Washington, D.C.
During the course of her internship. Darby
and her fellow interns rotated through each
service within the hotel for a well-rounded
• experience in the industry. This included
working in the kitchen, being a server in the
restaurant, and working in housekeeping.
"When I worked in housekeeping, that was
the day that Jesse Jackson came unexpectedly to
stay for the night, so I got to clean his mirrors,"
said Darby.
One of the busiest events Darby worked was
weekend of July 4th. Being a popular and historic
hotel in the nation's capital, the restaurant was
packed, and the servers had up to 16 tables at a
time.
"As much as I wanted to pull my hair out,
that was such a great experience and I remember
after we were all done, we just sat there and it
was just like 'Wow I can't believe we did it,'" said
Darby.
"The biggest lesson I learned is that you can't
please everybody," said Darby of her experience
working in customer service. "If you try to keep
pleasing everyone every single day, you're just
going to get burnt out."
The beauty of a colorful fruit tart and
nch dessert wine is captured on film
by senior Jessica Oodds for her
photography internship at Richmond
Magazine. Dodds traveled to The
Dessertehe. a northern-style pastry
shop in Midlothian. Va., for one of
her many assignments,
photo //)essicadodds
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atraining
RESIDENT ADVISERS PREPARE
FOR A YEAR OF POTENTIAL
PROBLEMS AND PROMISE
Displaying a sample
advertisemenl, senior
Matt LaPierre and junior
Kari Ebmeier teach a class
on creative advertising to
RAs. RAs were required
to hold four programs
per semester: two
community programs,
one academic program
and one multicultural
program,
photo// tiffanybrown
Resident advisers listen
closely during a discussion
session. Trainees had
to attend three interest
meetings prior to
freshman move-in. with
topics such as how to
balance being an RA with
one's personal life.
photo // tiffanybrow n
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I isamees //writer
s sophomore Resident Adviser (RA)
Megan Trotter opened the door to
the "dorm room," she was overcome
with the anxious feeling of having no idea what
to expect. One of her "residents" sat in the
room, obviously upset about something. As
Trotter found out, he wasn't upset about just
one thing — he was struggling with depression.
It was one conversation you would think you
could never be prepared for, but Trotter was.
This was just one of the many situations she
was forced to face during her training to be an
RA in an exercise called Behind Closed Doors
(BCDs).
BCDs were used to test RAs on what they had
learned during training. Experienced RAs and
hall directors acted out different situations —
everything from loud music to a student being
homesick and possibly suicidal.
"Depression was definitely the hardest to deal
with," said Trotter. "You really have to open up
to them and there's really no hard or fast policy
for that."
Some situations even required standing up
to fellow staff members. Sophomore RA Alexa
DeLuca had to confront a staff member for
drinking with a resident.
"It's hard to confront your own staff because
you build such a bond with them and you want
to be on their side and have a front against the
residents, have each other's backs," said DeLuca.
"When there's a problem with another RA,
especially when a resident is involved, it ruins
that relationship because they'll probably get
fired. But then again it puts you in a hard place
between your friend and your job, because if I
don't do my job then we both get fired."
"[BCDs were] basically a culmination of
everything we learned during the week. By
the end I was exhausted," said sophomore RA
Kerry Tousignant.
The RAs moved in Aug. 7, and began training
right away. They reviewed policies and learned
about on -campus resources for their residents.
They also learned how to build community and
how to plan programs, which kept them busy
every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. After training,
they typically met for dinner and bonding with
their staff, leaving them only five or six hours
to sleep.
"Training encompasses everything— from
relationships with your residents, how to be
guidance counselors, how to handle different
situations about safety on campus and alcohol
policies," said Tousignant.
However, training wasn't all work and no
play. Each hall participated in spirit days, where
they would come up with their own theme
to dress up as. Chandler Hall even did James
Madison Day, where they made wigs out of
shower caps and cotton balls.
For an RA, orientation was only the begin-
ning. While the FROGs' responsibility ended
Aug. 24 , the RAs' responsibilities lasted the
entire year.
"The first week we had a mother calling
the office asking us to check on her daughter
because she wasn't answering her phone,"
said Tousignant. "We told her mother that we
couldn't do that. We did let the girl know that
her mother was worried about her, but she's in
college now. It's her choice to call home." //
Passing around the "question
ball." senior Carolyn Russell
and sophomore Arlana Witt
explain the value of icebreakers.
Questions ranging from "Cats
or dogs?" to "What was your
proudest moment?" encouraged
RAs to get to know one another.
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eastcampusdevelopment
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Shenandoah Hall, the newest
residence hall, houses honors
students. Incoming freshmen
students in the honors program
^ were expected, but not required
In Shenandoah.
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Taking advantage of the various
options at ttie dessert station,
sopliomore Cory Valentine
considers lier ctioices. Tlie East
Campus dining hall offered an
all-you-can eat meal for a punch,
or $8.25 in dining dollars,
photo/'/sarahwink
GROWING STUDENT P0PUL7\TI0N
REQUIRED CAMPUS EXPANSION
Laughing, sophomore Lauren
Burwell enjoys a side of fresh
pineapple. The salad bar offered
produce options including bell
peppers and strawberries.
photoZ/sarahwink
heidicampbell //writer
When most students thought of
East Campus, they thought
contemporary, modern and
new. This was no exception for the new
additions to the campus, Shenandoah Hall
and E-Hall.
Shenandoah Hall, which housed both
freshmen and upperclassmen, was located
next to Chesapeake Hall. Shenandoah had
a view of the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
and a flat screen television in every
lounge, not to mention air-conditioning.
"It makes me feel kind of special being
among the first people living here," said
freshman June Hundley. But Hundley
had one complaint about the beautiful
building she called home.
"The location is not ideal," she said.
"All but one of my classes is on the Quad
and it takes about twenty minutes to walk
there." Due to her theatre major, many of
her classes and activities were in Theatre
II, located off on South Main Street.
Sophomore Mike Morris was indifferent
about the location. "It was close to the
chemistry building, which was what I
wanted. I don't like how far away it is from
all the band activities."
For freshman James Gwinn, the location
was just fine because E-Hall was basically
in his backyard.
"E-Hall is so good, it should be called
A-Hall," said Morris.
After the university's $18.8 million
investment in E-Hall, the student body
seemed to enjoy the newest addition to the
campus. The tables, chairs, lights, and even
the plates were modern and chic.
E-Hall featured all-you-can-eat meals
just like D-Hall, so there were plenty of
choices: from brick-oven pizza and salads
to home-style entrees and desserts, not to
mention Indian cuisine from an authentic
Tandoori oven.
For all the environmentalists, E-Hall was
the first building on campus eligible for
certification by the U.S. Green Building
Council, according to Public Affairs.
The certification meant that E-Hall was
built to improve performance and energy
savings, a goal accomplished by using
recycled building materials and water-
efficient plumbing, and taking advantage
of available daylight instead of wasting
electricity.
Even with all the support for E-Hall,
there were a few complaints. Some
students said that E-Hall was not as fast
or efficient as D-Hall and had trouble
identifying specific stations without names
prominently displayed.
Festival changed its weekend hours after
E-Hall opened, limiting the dining options
on the east side of campus.
Students complained about not having
the option of a grab-and-go meal after 7:30
p.m. on weeknights or at all on Saturday.
Another change was the convenience store
originally located on the bottom floor of
Festival, which moved to E-Hall upon the
opening of the new dining hall.
Shenandoah Hall became a popular place
to live in on campus, and E-Hall had a
line of students out the doors for the first
few weeks. East Campus was growing, and
continued to become a more recognizable
part of the university's campus. //
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A LOOK
BACK AT THE
MULTIPLE
DIMENSIONS
THAT MADE UP
ORIENTATION
Most of the time
when students
applied to be an
Orientation Peer
Advisor (OPA),
they were looking
to get more in-
volved on campus.
What they ended
up with was a summer job unlike any other.
"I'm so grateful for that opportunity," said junior
OPA Kristen Espinosa. "I don't know where I would
be if it didn't happen to me." For OPAs, orientation
provided valuable leadership experience that began even
before some freshmen were accepted to the university.
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Spring semester, OPAs were responsible for in-
terviewing and selecting the First yeaR Orientation
Guides (FROGs). They were also required to take an
eight-week class, two hours a week, where different
organizations and departments from around campus
spoke to OPAs about the resources available to first-
year students.
"We learned a lot of little things," said sophomore
Julie Moores, which was important since OPAs were
expected to be sources of information for first-years.
Their next major event was summer springboard,
which offered freshmen their first glimpse of their
classmates. The program consisted of 14 days spread
out in June and July, days that typically started at 5
a.m. and lasted until 8 p.m for OPAs.
Each day began with
the traditional breakfast
at D-Hall. From there
the OPAs would go to
a placement, a spot on
campus where freshmen
or parents were likely
to be, to direct them or
answer questions. They
Freshmen Lauren Ashcroft,
Katie Grube and Sarah
Weissberger, along with their
FROG, junior Rachel Navarrete,
listen intently during the "First-
Year Reading Discussion." "The
DNA Age," by Amy Harmon,
stressed that with great
knowledge, came great power
jd responsibility.
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would then head over to Wilson Hall to welcome the
freshmen and gather up a group of 10 to 20 first-years
for a peer group. The OPAs led icebreakers and group
discussions where the freshmen could ask anything about
college life.
During 1787 August Orientation, an OPAs responsi-
bility changed drastically. Instead of working directly
with the first-years, each OPA became a supervisor and
trained a new group of mentors: the FROGs.
Over the three days prior to freshman move-in, the
OPAs were responsible for teaching FROGs how to facili-
tate small groups, icebreakers and group discussions.
"Coming back to 1787, everything came full circle,"
recalled Espinosa. "Finally getting to see [the first-years]
here was an indescribable feeling."
Even poor weather didn't dampen the OPAs' enthusi-
asm during orientation.
"It was sunny one minute and then torrential downpour
the next, which was a challenge," said Moores. "But we
worked around it."
As Espinosa noted, "our goal of that week had noth-
ing to do with the weather. We wanted it to be a positive
experience for [the first-years] rain or shine."
In any case, it wasn't the individual jobs, early morn-
ings, or countless hours of training that the OPAs remem-
bered when they thought of the signature purple polo.
"I took away so much," said Moores. "I gained 25 new
best friends and got the chance to change lives in the first
years. I gave them the tools to succeed here. I wouldn't
want to have spent my summer any other way."
While orientation may have ended August 23rd, as
Moores pointed out, "We're OPAs forever. I may not
always wear the purple shirt, but I'm always going to be
an OPA 2K9." //
lisamees// writer
rachellewis //
freshman
^ — jH I Freshman Rachel Lewis arrived to Shorts Hall on
^H^^«M Aug. 19 amidst a crowd of parents, stifling humidity,
^B^ "^^ff ^ downpour of rain, and a gaggle of excited FROGs
^B , . ■ ! ^'^^ ^^^- After making her way up five flights of stairs,
^^L ^^y Lewis had to deal with moving in with a random
HP MBt foommate, organizing her room and saying goodbye
H 'W to her parents — all without air conditioning.
"Saying goodbye to my parents was easier than I
thought it would be," said Lewis. "It just felt like it
was time."
Move-in may have been a stressful time for freshmen, but saying
goodbye was only the beginning. Orientation activities began the
same afternoon Lewis moved into her new home. As rain-soaked
freshmen piled into the Convocation Center where Orientation Peer
Advisors (OPAs) led the audience in the familiar "J-M-U Duuuuukes"
cheer which inspired some and left others hesitant.
After the University Welcome, the glow of familiar neon yellow T-shirts
sprang through the aisles to offer another greeting. The famous
"FROG Dance" surprised and amused the freshmen with its five-
minute routine of various popular songs. In a short Michael Jackson
tribute, the FROGs danced to "Thriller"
"The FROG Dance was interesting," said Lewis. "I didn't really know
what was going on so it was a little scary."
Later that night Lewis and the other freshmen in the "Spongebob
SquareSHORTS" group had more of an opportunity to get to know
their FROGs, juniors Cori Kendrick and Yvette Blackwell, and spend
time with their new neighbors.
"I'm most nervous about meeting the people I'll hang out with on a
regular basis," said Lewis. "I'm ready for orientation to be over and to
just have my regular routine."
But orientation was far from over
While some events were called "mandatory," Lewis and other
freshmen soon realized that apart from academic meetings, they
could decide which events to go to as long as they were willing to
incur the wrath of their FROGs.
Thursday night was the UREC Beach Party, where freshmen were
allowed to take shortened classes and work out as an introduction to
university's on-campus gym.
"I loved UREC," said Lewis. "I didn't expect it to be up to the status
that normal gyms have like the Y[MCA]. But it really is a great facility."
The next day Lewis attended We Are JMU, an event that emphasized
the diversity of the freshman class and encouraged students to be
open and accepting.
"One thing I really liked was how the event involved the crowd," said
Lewis. "There were parts where the speaker would say 'Stand up if
you're the first in your family to attend college' and they'd stand up
and the speaker would say 'We Are JMU.' 1 thought that was neat
because it really made me feel like we had a unified student body."
Saturday night Lewis and her friends rushed over to the Convocation
Center to get into the most anticipated freshman orientation event,
where hypnotist Michael C. Anthony dazzled the audience with his
mind tricks. Not only did his hypnosis work on randomly picked
students on stage, but it affected certain audience members as well,
causing them to leave their seats and fall on the ground multiple times.
Eventually, 1787 August Orientation ended on Sunday and it was
time to start classes. Lewis, being a business management major had
a scary first couple days.
"I already got yelled at on day one for talking!" said a concerned
Lewis to a RA in her building.
Reflecting on her first week, Lewis described her orientation
experience as uncomfortable, but worth it.
"At first you feel awkward talking with people you don't know and
playing icebreaker games," Lewis said, "But now I say 'hi' to people I
wouldn't have before, and I've started making pretty regular friends." //
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The night before 1787 August Orientation, freshman Alex Frazier
said goodbye to his parents and drove from northern Virginia
to Harrisonburg with his older brother. Frazier 's anticipation for
move-in day outweighed any sadness he felt about leaving home.
Comforted by the advice of his older brother, Max, a junior at the
university, Frazier looked forward to orientation and settling into
his dorm room in Dingledine Hall.
"I wasn't nervous at all," said Frazier, who noted moving in was
not a difficult transition because he decided to room with a friend from high school.
After settling in, Frazier was swept into the whirlwind of events scheduled during
orientation. While Frazier wished the events could have started a little later in the day,
he appreciated the efforts of his First YeaR Orientation Guides (FROGs), who helped
him adjust to his new environment.
"I have talked to a lot of friends that go to University of South Carolina and they told
me that they didn't really have much of FROG type of stuff," said Frazier.
Due to the high number of people living in Dingledine, Frazier felt it would have been
much more difficult to make friends and meet other freshmen in his hall if it were not
for the events and icebreaker games.
"A lot of the games were awkward," said Frazier, but the game "I love you baby, but I
can't make you smile" soon became a favorite. One person tried his or her best to make
his or her partner crack a smile after saying, "I love you baby, but I can't make you
smile" in silly ways. This game forced the players to let loose and act ridiculous. Many
of the icebreaker games played at orientation were aimed at making the freshmen relax
and feel comfortable around one another.
While a full agenda of events was scheduled for the freshmen, it did not take much to
impress Frazier, as one of his favorite memories of orientation was eating dinner with
his FROG group at the new dining hall on East Campus, E-Hall.
"E-Hall was amazing — it's way better than D-Hall," said Frazier. Frazier's other
favorite event was watching the FROGs perform their famous "FROG dance" at the
Convocation Center during the University Welcome event.
"The FROG dance was awesome," said Frazier, after recognizing the FROGs' hard
work and efforts put into their choreographed dance, which was performed to a mix of
popular songs.
Unfortunately, the orientation week ended on Sunday with the FROG finale, and
freshmen were faced with the reality of starting classes.
"I feel as if it's hard to wake up and go to class at 8 in the morning, as I do three days
of the week," said Frazier. After the first week of classes, Frazier already dreaded the
difficult task of waking up early, especially after temptations of staying up late.
Learning the art of juggling studies and free time was one of the first lessons Frazier
would encounter as a freshman at the university. Luckily, with the experiences of
orientation and his FROGs' guidance, Frazier was able to start his first year as a Duke in
the right direction. //
chloemulliner// writer
features// 39
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AH was quiet and peaceful across
campus at 6:40 a.m. on the first day
of 1787 August Orientation. That
was, until a herd of more than 200
yellow First yeaR Orientation Guides
(FROGs) arrived. As they congregated in the Commons, they
had already packed enough excitement to out-scream the
4,000 first-years.
Enthusiasm, school spirit, dedication and some personal
flair were important attributes of a FROG, according to senior
Orientation Peer Adviser (OPA) Brett Pearsall.
"You are the first impression of JMU that the first-years
have, and if they do not get a good first impression then they
won't want to be here," said junior FROG Mayra Yanez, whose
group was overseen by Pearsall.
Yanez joined her group of 19 FROGs and immediately began
playing icebreaker games and preparing for the day's busy
schedule of events. Just after 7 a.m., it was off to D-Hall for a
hearty breakfast.
At 8:45 a.m., Yanez and her fellow FROG, junior Rachel
Navarrete, headed to Hillside Hall, section 3B, to awaken their
31 first-years.
In order to help the first-years feel like part of the university
community, FROGs went through a rigorous training to
prepare for orientation.
"I was kind of shy going in and didn't know what to expect,
but orientation really motivated me to break out of my shell,"
said Yanez.
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An all-day event in April kicked off training and was
continued in August the Saturday before orientation, where
FROGs participated in icebreaker activities, learned how to
facilitate discussions with the first-years, and practiced the
FROG dance to perfection.
Icebreakers continued throughout the week, making it
easier relax despite the groups initial awkwardness.
Yanez's first-years also opened up at the "Conversation
with Professors" event. They talked with ease to
communications professor, Thaddeus Herron. They shared
their reasons for coming to the university and their fears
about being in a new environment, and asked any questions
they wanted. Yanez's group was especially interested in
Greek life.
At 12:40 p.m., Yanez and Navarrete met up with their
first-years outside Hillside Hall for the "First Year Reading
Discussion" event in Taylor Hall, where first-years were
challenged to make positive, strong identities for themselves
at the university.
Yanez and Navarrete sent their first-years to their peer-
advising meetings at 2:30 p.m. and set off for some free time.
"It is a huge commitment to be a FROG," said Yanez. "You
have to really want this because you are running around
from the time you wake up to the time you go to bed."
Her favorite part of orientation was watching her first-
years get comfortable on the campus and make new
friends. She felt that helping them do this was worth feeling
exhausted at the end of the day.
Yanez and Navarrete's first-years appreciated the hard
work the FROGs put in to help them adjust to the university.
"They make a good effort to make you feel comfortable,"
said freshman Katie Grube. "I would feel so lost without
their help."
JMADisON, QuadFest, the UREC beach party and Laugh
Out Loud Comedy left little time for Yanez and Navarrete
to relax for the rest of the night. They finally bid farewell to
their first-years at 11:30 p.m. and retired to bed.
Despite the chaotic schedule, Yanez said that it was her
best experience thus far at the university and she would not
change a single thing about the FROG program.
"I took away lifelong friends, [both] FROGs and first-
years," said Yanez. "I met so many wonderful people that I
would not have had the opportunity to meet otherwise."
The only complaint Grube had at the end of orientation
was that she ran out of fun facts about herself She even
aspired, along with freshman hallmate Allison Lagonigro,
to become a FROG in the future.
When asked about how he thought his FROGs
performed, Pearsall responded very pleased. "Words
cannot describe how proud all of the OPAs and orientation
staff felt towards them." //
allieconroy// writer
features //41
YOU'RE OUT
OFF-CAMPUS
RESIDENTS
COPED
WITH THE
CRACKDOWN
ON ALCOHOL
POLICIES
42//thebluestone2010
mandysmoot //writer
n the interests of clarifying judicial policies, the
university began fall semester to strictly enforce
the "two strikes policy" of selling or providing
alcohol to minors.
"You're proven guilty based on the 50 percent
rule — there is no 'beyond reasonable doubt,'" said
senior lake Fishman. "If they can be 51 percent sure
that you're guilty, then you receive the strike."
Some students felt that with only two strikes before a
student could be suspended or expelled, it could open
the door to more people getting into trouble when
they might not deserve such harsh punishment.
"Instead of deterring students from drinking, they
will just end up kicking out students who could
have potentially been very successful here," said
senior Pam Talman.
However, according to Director of Judicial Affairs
Josh Bacon, the two strikes rule had always been in
effect to discourage upperclassmen from supplying
alcohol to underage students.
"We are just pushing it this year," said Bacon. "To
me, I hope it makes students make safer choices."
The university made efforts to inform the student
body of the stricter enforcement. Prior to school
I
controversial
c
change
Liquor bottles and empty beer
cans clutter an apartment
countertop after a night of
drinking. Doubts flew among
students about whether the new
policies would change students'
drinking habits.
photoZ/nataliewall
Starting, Judicial Affairs went out to make sure
everyone knew the community standards. City
police stood on Port Republic Road, offering
students advice and encouraging them to call
SafeRides. They wanted freshmen to know
community standards and consequences before
they went out partying.
But many students were still confused about the
specific guidelines of the policy.
According to Bacon, three strikes was just the
minimum. For example, something as severe as
selling drugs could lead to immediate suspension or
even expulsion on the first offense. The two strikes
guideline specifically applied only to students who
supplied alcohol to underage students.
"We want to make people aware if you are selling
[or providing] alcohol to minors and you do it
twice, you are gone," said Bacon.
According to the associate director for the
University Health Center's Substance Abuse
Prevention, Paige Hawkins, the university
developed a stronger partnership with city officers
to place an emphasis on enforcement and keg
violations.
The university held focus groups with the student
body last March to address the role alcohol played
in relation to students' decisions to attend the
university. Two themes emerged as a result: the
culture of "free" beer, and how the late-night transit
(known as the "drunk bus" to students) defined the
university's community.
This became a "springboard" for changes in
the drinking policy, said Hawkins. It sparked
conversations that aimed to challenge the free beer
culture of the university. They also wanted strong
consequences for being found guilty because they
wanted students to realize the impact it had on
their future.
In addition to changes in the university s ui
policy, the late-night transit hours were reduced by
45 minutes.
"I completely understand why JMU is trying to
change the reputation it has as a party school, but
imposing new regulations will not achieve it," said
senior Jake Fishman. "The change has to come
from the student body itself."
The university-made decision resulted from
behavior that occurred during early morning hours.
According to Paige Hawkins, associate director for
the University Health Center's Substance Abuse
Prevention, it all boiled down to students' lack of
respect for themselves and others.
But senior Pam Talman worried the change would
have a negative effect.
"Instead of students coming home earlier, they will
simply get rides with friends, some of whom may
have been drinking," said Talman. "It is better to
provide the students with a safe way home."
Senior Lindsey Monroe disagreed. "It is not going
to lead to more drunk drivers, just more walkers,"
she said.
From the university's perspective, the extra 45
minutes was not servicing the local community.
"As an institution, we want to make sure we are
challenging the behaviors of the community and
drivers at risk," said Hawkins, who said 3 a.m.
seemed a little too late. The role of the transit was
to take students back and forth, servicing their aca-
demic needs during the day and providing a safe
environment for positive engagement at night.
"I feel like we will adjust as time goes on," said
junior Allison O'Boyle.
The university has no plans to reduce the time of
the late-night transit further. "I feel 2:15 a.m. is an
appropriate time," said Hawkins.
A new marketing campaign by Anheuser-Busch
sold cans of Bud Light dressed in college sports
team's colors. Students purchased purple and gold
Bud Light cans from places such as Wal-Mart,
Martins and Food Lion. Bud Light targeted Virginia
Tech and the University of Virginia with their school
colors as well.
"When someone is looking at the school-colored
Bud Light next to the boring old silver cans, it's a
pretty easy choice between which one looks more
appealing," said Fishman.
"It doesn't matter, people are still going to drink
and be held accountable for their own decisions,"
said O'Boyle.
Fishman also agreed with O'Boyle. "College stu-
dents are going to drink [beer] regardless of what
brand it is, what it tastes like, or what color it is."
Despite how students felt, the university's admin-
istration worried that "fan can" beer sales at local
stores would contribute to underage and binge
drinking, or give the impression that the university
endorsed the beer.
"The majority of our students are under 21 ," said
Hawkins. "The product is marketed to ages [unable
to drink]."
Edward Forty Hands, a popular drinking
game among some students, requires a
40-ounce bottle of beer to be taped to
each hand. Participants were unable to
untape their hands until the bottles were
empty, restricting activities such as going
to the bathroom or using a cell phone.
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features // 43
acappellaauditions
ASPIRING
A CAPPELLA
SINGERS VIED
FOR A SPOT IN
STUDENT
GROUPS
kanekennedy //writer
Overtones member,
junior Brittany Young,
introduces freshman
Amy Janicki to the
panel of judges.
Young served as the
social chair for the
Overtones.
photo// nataiiewall
§etween Sept. 6 and Sept. 8, the
university a cappella community
lield tryouts to searcli for its newest
jrs. Witli sucli prestigious reputations,
it was considered an honor to be selected for
one of the groups.
There were seven a cappella groups on
campus: all-male groups Exit 245 and The
Madison Project; all-female groups the
BluesTones, Note-oriety and Into Hymn;
and coed groups Low Key and Overtones.
Students could audition for as many groups
as they were eligible for.
The auditions were open to any student on
campus. Aspiring singers arrived and signed
up for the groups they wanted to try out for
As they auditioned, students got a feel for
which group fit them best.
Through the first three days of auditions,
the hopefuls were evaluated on several
musisal components including sight singing
and rl^ythm reading, tonal memory and
pitch iViatching, range testing, and song
preparation.
For sang preparation, those trying out were
requiredto sing the verse and chorus of a
pop sonk to last 30 seconds to a minute in
length. Students were able to chose a song
that showcased his or her voice best. The
BluesTonei and Exit 245 recommended a Top
40, rock, pop, hip-hop or country song so that
the material was familiar to all involved and fit
with the grouQS repertoire.
Callbacks, announced after the end of
initial auditions, ^ere held on Sept. 10. After
callbacks, students were notified whether or
not they made the group. Regardless of the
final outcome, studeWts learned to conquer
intimidation and expancl their horizons. //'
stormburks // auditioner
As freshman Storm Burks paced outside the
audition room in the music building, he hummed a
simple tune to himself. It was the song he planned
to sing to audition for the all-male a cappella group,
Exit 245.
"I was pretty nervous, I'm not going to lie," said
Burks. "I had to be confident, and I knew I had
to believe in myself." After he finished his initial
audition, Burks waited to see if he had made the
callback list.
"I thought I had a good shot, I thought I sung
really well, but I wasn't the one who made the
decision," said Burks. But Burks impressed members
of Exit 245. Out of more than 200 students that
auditioned, Burks was one of 15 who were called
back for a second audition.
Unfortunately, he did not make the final cut of five. //
lowkey //
Weeks of strenuous work played out in three
nights. Senior PJ Ohgren and other members of
the coed a cappella group Low Key spent weeks
advertising their upcoming auditions. They hung
fliers throughout campus and spread the word to
music majors, along with anyone else who could
sing. After they had promoted their auditions for
weeks, they sat in the music building from 3 p.m.
until midnight for three nights and listened as more
than 1 20 students auditioned for the group.
"We attract all different {)npe& of students," said
Ohgren. "All of our members are involved in
something else. If not, it's kind of odd." Low Key's
members ranged from Orientation Peer Advisors
to First yeaR Orientation Guides to Student
Ambassadors. "We are always looking to broaden
our group," said Ohgren. "We are the youngest a
cappella group, so I feel we can grow the most." /
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sarahyi // auditioner
Freshman Sarah Yi stood in front of the members of Low
Key, laughing. Red-faced, Yi paced in front of the room.
"It was an awful way to start my audition," said Yi,
who doubted that she would be called back. But after
120 students had auditioned, Yi was one of 30 to receive
callbacks.
"I initially did not choose Low Key, but during the
audition process, I felt somewhat awkward in the room
with the other groups that I auditioned with," said Yi.
"When I was in the Low Key audition room, I felt very
comfortable and welcomed by the audition staff. They were
all understanding of my nervousness, and worked with me."
From the 30 that were called back, Yi was one of the five
that were selected to become members. "I had a feeling that
I wasn't going to be chosen," said Yi. "But to my surprise, I
got a call at 5:30 a.m. saying 'Congratulations!"' //
bluestones //
Lady Gaga's hit song "Just Dance" could be heard from the
choir room in the music building. The only unusual thing?
There was no stereo. The ladies of the a cappella group
BluesTones harmonized the popular tune before beginning
callbacks.
"BluesTones is one of the more different a cappella groups
that JMU offers," said BluesTones president, senior HoUi
Matze. "Some people say we have attitude."
This "attitude" drove more than 200 girls to audition for
the all-female group.
"Out of about 200 girls, 15 were called back, and five
actually became members, or 'News Tones' as we like to call
them," said Matze.
Prior to auditions, Matze and fellow group members
spent weeks preparing. They created posters and
campaigned via word of mouth. Matze also had to set
up the audition times of every girl who tried out.
"Every moment of free time I had went towards
auditions," said Matze. "But it was worth it."
somerbrillhart // auditioner
As 200 girls went in and out of the BluesTones
auditions in the music hall, few made big impressions.
Freshman Somer Brillhart strove to be the exception.
"I felt all right about it because the girls did a really
good job of making you feel comfortable and calm your
nerves, by just being really chill," said Brillhart. "But I
was still pretty jittery, especially when I saw how many
people I was up against."
Brillhart happened to make an impression on the
panel of present members of BluesTones and was called
back for a second audition.
"It's hard to think that you can beat out that many I
people for a spot in the group," said Brillhart.
From more than 200 girls who auditioned,
Brillhart was one of five who were selected to be
in the group.
"They told us at 5 a.m. and I texted my mom
right away," said Brillhart. "Poor lady. But she was
really stoked for me. It felt awesome to have been
chosen out of so many. I'm truly blessed, and it
gives me more confidence in my abilities as a
singer that I could make it into a group with such
talented people."
Performing in front of members
of thie BluesTones, sophomore
Kelly Hodgkins Inopes to nail
tine audition. Potential members
were required to sing a verse
and a cfiorus of a pop song,
but were encouraged to avoid
Broadway or classical music.
photoZ/nataliewall
features //45
swineflu
new
A PANDEMIC CAUSED
THE UNIVERSITY TO
IMPLEMEMENT
PRECAUTIONARY
MEASURES
TLU
stephsynoracki // writer
Since the first case of the swine flu appeared
in Mexico Cit)' in late April, the HlNl virus
received a sensational amount of media attention,
as individuals feared the worst. Nightly news reports
and newspapers informed the nation about the newest
outbreaks and what safety precautions individuals should
take. As students arrived at college campuses for the start
of fall semester, universities around the country made
swine flu prevention a topic of concern.
According to the Virginia Department of Health
(VDH), the first swine flu cases in Virginia were
confirmed on April 30. Two individuals, one male and
one female, had both recently traveled to Mexico. Their
cases were mild and did not require hospitalization.
It was not easy to confirm whether the swine flu hit the
university's campus due to the fact that the state, under
the direction of the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), stopped testing for the specific swine
flu strain.
Dr. Stephen Rodgers, medical director of the University
Health Center (UHC), stated that students on campus
did have influenza-like illness (ILI), and health centers
across the state were given guidelines for ILI to diagnose
patients based on certain clinical symptoms.
Symptoms of the swine flu were identified as runny
nose, nasal congestion, a sore throat, fatigue, headaches,
coughing and fever, according to information posted on
UHC's Web site. The swine flu, whose symptoms lasted
for about a week in most cases, was spread in the same
manner as the seasonal flu.
College students fell into one of the risk groups
identified by the CDC: children and adolescents age 6
months to 24 years.
Dining Services took many proactive steps in creating
a safer and healthier environment for students. Hand
sanitizer dispensers were installed in all dining facilities
and employees were encouraged to practice thorough
hand washing, which was a reinforced memo at all
meetings held before each meal period. Attempting
With cases of
the swine flu on
the rise, the use
of hand sanitizer
increased.
Classrooms often
had antibacterial
wipes available
for desks and
computers, and
dispensers of hand
sanitizer were
installed in dining
facilities.
photo //nataliewall
46//thebluestone2010
to keep any student with flu-like symptoms away from
others. Dining Services provided an option that allowed a
roommate or friend to request a to-go meal for any student
with a meal plan.
In addition to the seasonal flu vaccine offered to students,
faculty and staff in October, the university also offered the
HlNl vaccine free to the public. But some students and
faculty expressed concern as to whether the HlNl vaccine
was safe.
"The vaccine is produced and tested just as the annual
vaccine for seasonal flu, so it should be equally safe," said
Dr. Rodgers. "We will follow recommendations from the
CDC and VDH for who is a candidate."
Senior Theresa Wakenight recalls a professor discussing
the swine flu during the first week of class.
"She told us the more people who get vaccinated, the
better everyone will be because those who received the
vaccination will protect those who did not get vaccinated."
Wakenight did not plan on receiving the swine flu vaccine
because she knew her roommates intended on getting
vaccinated. Even though the vaccine was available at no cost
to the public and individuals were assured that prevention
was key, many students did not plan to receive the vaccination.
Most of the students who were not concerned about the
possible epidemic felt that way because they did not know
anyone who had the virus, rarely contracted the flu, or were
not convinced the swine tlu was a serious threat.
Sophomore Stefan Jobe believed that the swine flu was a
concern when the outbreak first occurred, but as October
rolled around, Jobe believed the virus was dying out. His
older brother was infected with the virus and recovered
without complications. Jobe based his decision to receive
the vaccine on evidence of the effects of the vaccination and
whether it would actually give an individual immunity to
the virus.
Senior Lauren Walker had definite plans to receive the
vaccination. She believed it would be unwise to not take the
university up on a precautionary offer. Tiffany Burbic, also a
senior, felt swine flu was a concern and planned to be in line
once the swine flu vaccination became available.
"My mom is in the nursing field and she strongly
encouraged me to get the vaccination as soon as it was
available," said Burbic. "I want to be on the safe side and
know that I took that extra step to protect myself from the
possible swine flu epidemic." //
^
Paper bags filled with
medication, disposable
thermometers, tissues,
hand sanitizer and
facemasi<s were
given to students
with symptoms of the
swine flu. Each dorm
on campus was given
a handful of these
bags to distribute to
residents as necessary,
photo //nataliewall
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jimmycaner
r OF PEACE
FORMER PRESIDENT
RECIEVED MAHATMA GHANDI
GLOBAL NONMOL£NCE AWARD
Former President Jimmy
Carter gives his lecture
to a sold-out crowd in Vne
Convocation Center. His
speech, "The Path to Peace
in the Middle East," focused
on the steps necessary to
improve distressed countries.
photo/Znataliewall
karylnwilliams //writer
The Convocation Center was at full capac-
ity with on-lookers eagerly awaiting the
arrival of former president, Jimmy Carter
and former first lady, Rosalynn Carter. On Sept.
21, the 28th annual International Day of Peace,
these two high-profile individuals received the
Mahatma Gandhi Global Nonviolence Award.
The award was given every two years to "in-
dividuals with global recognition who believe
humans everywhere are to be peacemakers,
support nonviolence, love their enemies, seek
justice, share their possessions with those in
need, and express and demonstrate these beliefs
in their words, life and actions," according to the
Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global Nonvio-
lence.
"With everything they have seen and done
all over the world, to be honored with such a
prestigious award at my alma mater in little Har-
risonburg, Va., is pretty awesome," said Michael
Earman, 76 graduate and lifetime resident of
Rockingham County.
The ceremony processional commenced with
a song performed by the Shenandoah Valley
Children's Choir as the Carters walked down the
center aisle onto the illuminated stage.
First to take the podium was the university's
president, Linwood H. Rose. He noted the
university's mission to create "educated and en-
lightened" citizens and how the Carters should
serve as model citizens to the students through
all their peacemaking efforts.
Favorite hymns of Mahatma Gandhi rang
throughout the Convocation Center as the
Carters, the Indian and Syrian ambassadors to
the U.S., and Secretary of the Commonwealth,
Katherine Hanley, lit the ceremonial lamp.
The Carters were first awarded with honor-
ary doctorate degrees from the university, the
31st and 32nd doctorate awarded in the history
of the university.
Sushil Mittal, director of the university's
Gandhi Center, touched on the Carters' history
with Habitat for Humanity as well as the start
of their Atlanta-based nonprofit organization,
the Carter Center.
"It's dedicated to raising peace, fighting dis-
ease and building hope," said Mittal.
Adorned with shawls and certificates, Jimmy
put his arm around Rosalynn as Hanley read
them their honorary resolutions and presented
them with the golden Gandhi statue.
Jimmy Carter's speech, titled "The Path to
Peace in the Middle East," started with his
accomplishments as the 39th president of the
United States, including the Camp David nego-
tiations between Israel and Egypt.
Since leaving the White House, he had traveled
extensively throughout the Middle East, seizing
every opportunity to "encourage peaceful rela-
tions between Israel and its Arab neighbors." The
current situation between these two nations was
still in turmoil.
"Almost every small commercial establish-
ment has been wiped out, with 50,000 homes
destroyed or severely damaged by Israeli attacks
in January," said Jimmy.
For the future, Jimmy emphasized that Israel
would never find peace until it was willing to
withdraw its troops from its neighbors' land and
permit the Palestinians to exercise basic human
and political rights. He ended his speech on an
optimistic note, however, closing his speech by
saying, "We can have peace in the Holy land."
"Qualities that every citizen should have are
persistence, hope and, after tonight, energy," said
Rose. "All of us can take a lesson from that."
Shenandoah Valley Children's Choir closed
the night by leading the audience in a "Happy
Birthday" chorus; Jimmy turned 85 years old on
Oct. 1.
"I was impressed," said Earman. "Even at the
age he is, he still looks and sounds strong and
vibrant." //
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Fran Strohm. mother of
university Board of Visitors
rector Meredith Gunther,
watches as the Carters receive
the Mahatma Gandhi Global
Nonviolence Award. Carter
assumed the presidency
in 1977, the same year the
university formally shifted
Its focus to becoming a
leading, globally inclusive and
interdisciplinary university.
photo/Znataliewall
Former President Jimmy
Carter and first lady
Rosalynn Carter share a
moment at the end of the
ceremony. Their visit served
both as a learning opportunity
for students and faculty as well
as means of inspiration for the
community,
photo //nataliewall
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Making use of physical humor.
Aziz Ansari brings laughter
to Memorial Hall. A fomer
member of Upright Citizens
Brigade, Aziz is one of many
famous alumni including Amy
Poehler, Horatio Sanz and
Jenny Slatz.
photo// nataliewall
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racheldozier // writer
Nestled between International
Week and Spaghettifest on
Tiie Breeze's "What's Hot" and
"What's Not" meter laid comedian Aziz
Ansari. The actor had performed in such
films as "Funny People" and "I Love You
Man," and starred on the NBC show
"Parks and Recreation" with actress
Amy Poehler. Friday, Sept. 25, Ansari
headlined in Memorial Hall to a packed
audience.
But Ansari wasn't the only performer
that night. Comedian Dan Levy, who
had performed his stand-up on "Comedy
Central Presents," opened the show with
his crude brand of humor. Levy started
off his set talking about typical aspects of
college, such as fire-obsessed RAs, trashy
Halloween costumes and the pain of
ong-distance relationships.
Though he began lightly, Lexy did
not stick to a college-friendly script.
His jokes soon turned to the Web site
YouPorn, the pornographic alternative to
YouTube, where he graphically described
"gang bangs" and masturbation.
Sophomore Drew Midgette, director of
special events for the University Program
Board (UPB), said that UPB couldn't
always make the "tasteful" decisions.
"It's hard for me personally because
I'm a pretty conservative person,"
said Midgette. "I have to put personal
manners aside sometimes. Our goal
is to appeal to the student body and
sometimes that means crude humor."
Midgette thought that Ansari had
a more refined sense of humor than
Levy. But despite fewer crass one-liners
than Levy, his humor transferred to the
tear-streaked faces of student audience
members.
Ansari began his set by holding up
a copy of The Breeze and discussing
his concern at being rated beneath
Spaghettifest on the "Breeze-0-Meter."
Despite initial dismay, he was able to use
humor to eventually come to terms with
the choice.
"Well, I guess I'm technically cooler
in temperature than spaghetti, so I can
understand how this decision was made,"
said Ansari.
As the jokes progressed, Ansari slipped
between his experiences with fame and
his life as an Indian male in his 20s.
Discussions such as misleading thread
counts and body image issues made
Ansari easily relatable to his audience.
Ansari also told anecdotes about his
chubby cousin Harris, a cinnamon bun-
loving pre-teen on an AP history class
MySpace group.
Including jokes about his star status,
Ansari told a story about being invited
to Kanye West's house in Los Angeles.
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Dan Levy performs for
enthusiastic audience
members at Memorial Hall.
Born in 1981, Levy began
his stand-up career while
maintaining his full-time status
as a student at Emerson
College in Boston.
photoZ/nataliewall
RESUME
Ansari mentioned countless times how out of
place he felt at West's house, watching him bop
his head to his own "fresh beats" and "look in the
telescope to see the girl with the big titties."
At the end of the night, Ansari gave the
audience a special treat. He pulled out his
infamous character personality Randy (officially
spelled with 8 As) to do a few impressions for a
cheering crowd. Ending on a high note, Ansari
brought the audience to their feet.
UPB was pleased with the event's success. "Our
job is to make the college experience better," said
Midgette. "We have to please the students, and I
think we did that tonight."//
Searching for some laughs,
Aziz Ansari comments about
his status on The Breeze's
"Breeze-0-Meter." Ansari also
provided the special treat of
his "Randy" character from the
movie "Funny People," a rare
appearance on his college tour,
photo// nataliewall
"PARKS AND RECREATION"
Ansari played Tom Haverford,
an employee with the Parks and
Recreation department in Pawnee,
Ind., who cheerfully exploited his
government position for personal
gain on NBC's "moci<umentary-
style" sitcom.
FUNNY PEOPLE
In this star-studded movie,
whose cast included Adam Sandler
and Seth Rogen, Ansari played a
fellow stand-up comedian in the
club where Rogen 's character, Ira,
performed. His stand-up persona,
R/\AAAAAAANDY, relied on
raucous, raunchy jokes.
"RENO 911!"
Ansari moonlighted as an
insurance agent for one episode of
Comedy Central's popular spoof of
a Reno, Nev., police squad.
/ LOVE YOU, MAN
In his role as fencing student
Eugene in "I Love You, Man,"
Ansari's character was just one of
Paul Rudd's many failed attempts to
find male friends.
OBSERVE AND REPORT
Alongside Seth Rogen once again,
Ansari played a lotion salesman and
flasher suspect named Saddam in
this mall-cop comedy.
"SCRUBS"
Ansari landed a gig playing
"Scrubs" intern Ed, where he lasted
four episodes before being fired by
Dr Cox (John C. McGinley).
"HUMAN GIANT"
Ansari partnered with Paul Scheer
t and Rob Huebel to create a sketch
comedy show on MTV. As alumni of
the Upright Citizens Brigade and VH1 's
I Best Week Ever, the three comedians
blended their unique humor in a series
of video shorts each episode.
features //51
internationalfestival
comm
BRAVING THE RAIN, H'BURG
PROMOTED DIVERSITY
colleencallery// writer
Huddled under umbrellas and slick
raincoats, a small crowd formed
to watch the rhythmic stomping,
twirling, and singing from Aztec dancers
splashing in puddles on the slippery grass.
Despite the unrelenting rain,
Harrisonburg's International Festival
pressed forward with their 12th annual
celebration in Hillandale Park on Sept.
26. The Tiet Papalotzin Aztec Dancers
were just one of the many groups that
participated in the free event dedicated
to acknowledging and celebrating the
diversity in the area.
"It is a fun way to raise awareness of
different cultures in Harrisonburg and
Rockingham County," said co-chair Tina
Owens, who had helped coordinate the
festival for the past six years.
Across the lawn from the dancers under
a tent dripping with rainwater, a young
girl found the right color of paint to
squeeze onto a felt square. ~^~^
"Are you done with the one for your
mom?" asked Molly Fisher, a junior art
education major and volunteer at the art
tent. The finished piece, which read, "I
Love You Mom," took its place at the end'
of a clothesline filled with other cloth
pictures depicting peace, family and unity.
"This is my first year, so I didn't really
know what to expect," said Fisher. "[The
art tent] is definitely a kid-favorite. In
school, art is more controlled and this
environment allows them to have fun.
They can make jewelry or paint on the
[commUNITY] mural, and no one tells
them what to paint."
Recruited through the National Art
Education Association on campus, Fisher ^
and senior Nicole Pattullo helped oversee
art projects that expressed unity between
all residents within the community: a
main theme of the event.
Tents littered each side of the paved
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walkway through the park, each offering
something unique. Guests could buy
sweaters, toys and socks made from
locally raised Alpaca fur. Booths served
traditional foods ranging from Central
and South America to East Asia. The
main stage showcased dancing, singing
and music from various cultures.
The festival attracted between 2,000
and 3,000 guests. Although it was only
half the turnout coordinators had seen
in previous years, Owens felt it was a
testament to the local support willing to
come out on a rainy day. According to
Owens, the public school system hosted
nearly 30 different languages, indicative
of the diversity in the area.
"[One] may not necessarily see or
know it's in this area," said Owens. "It's
incredible to see people in their native
dress, speaking their native language."
The amount of community outreach
and involvement also suggested diversity
was an issue many people cared about.
The Chinese Student Association
(CSA), unable to perform because of the
^rain, felt that participating in such events
helped reach their mission of promoting
diversity on and off campus.
Junior Michael Wu, president of the
CSA, explained that one of its biggest
goals as an organization was to emph
the aspect of community across
ethnicities in a welcoming environment
to promote education.
"We learn more about each other,
we have fun, and most importantly we
develop better traits in ourselves," said
\^'u. "I want to see diversity as a tradition at
-rf-JMU."
Overall, Owens felt the event was a success.
"We are not a classroom," said Owens.
"But it's hard to show up and not learn
something about another culture or
own community." II
NITY
Bassist David Berzonsky
of the musical group, Lua,
from Charlottesville, Va.,
performs on tlie main stage.
Inspired by a blend of Nortfi
American. Latin American
and African influences,
Lua'E music focused on
transforming the world-
photo //tiffanybrown
Sophomore Courtney
Schwalbe helps a child
make a Cinco de Mayo
Sunshine Mask. Many
students from other local
universities, including
Eastern Mennonite University
and Bridgewater College
also volunteered at the
International Festival
photo// tiffanybrown
Seniors LaTrice Ellerbe
and Sean Youngberg
demonstrate how to
make Zambian peanut
butter using just
peanuts. Peanut butter
typically also included
vegetable oil, and
sometimes molasses or
sugar to add flavor,
photo //tiffanybrown
^ianenobime
jng & finance
country of origin:
Benin, a French-speaking country in West Africa
came to the university: January 2008
why did you come to the U.S. for college?
"My major deals with business every day. English
is known as an international language and also
the business language. There is no way I could
learn and speak fluently without being in the envi-
ronment that will help me."
how has coming here impacted you?
"I am learning to live and work in a different envi-
ronment that will definitely give me an advantage
over other people. I am taking away a lot, and as
I always say, I am lucky and blessed to have this
opportunity. Many people want it!"
do you have any advice for other
international students?
"Beginnings are always difficult in a new environ-
ment, but it gets better every month. And I try to
tell myself, I am growing up a second time be-
cause it's a new environment."
// junior
major: international affairs
country of origin: Bermuda
came to the university: August 2008
why did you come to the U.S. for college?
"In Bermuda the education level is very poor. It is
such a small, isolated island with only one college
and not many options to study The United States
simply opens my eyes up to the bigger world, and
the dedication of the teachers to the students'
learning is far superior"
how has the adjustment been, if any?
"When I first came abroad to study I was very
young, only 13. I was extremely homesick and
almost in shock to be around people that were
close to a polar opposite from the locals back
home on the island. Being away for quite some
time now, there was really no adjustment coming
to JMU, other than meeting new people, which I
love to do."
what is it like being an international student?
"Probably the best. It never hurts being someone
who stands out from the others, especially when
people think I have an accent. Overall though,
it has taught me to appreciate and be proud of
where I am from and be very thankful that I have
the opportunity to travel far away just to study"
Spaghettifest attendees
endured the rain to listen
to the various bands that
performed. Tickets cost
$40 presale or $50 at the
gate, and gave access to
the campgrounds and three
days of music.
photo/Zalexledford
Rocl<ing out, music
industry professor Joe
Taylor performs on the
keyboard with his rock band,
Undercover, Formed in the
early 1980s, Undercover
had recorded eight studio
albums and two live albums.
MinKFYnLAno
photo ''■' .^lexledford
University alumnus Mikael Glago
surrounded himself with music:
he instructed Concert Production
and Promotion (MUl 422) three
days a week, taught 40 guitar and
mandolin lessons every week,
and performed in a funk band
called Midnight Spaghetti and the
Chocolate G-Strings every Friday
and Saturday. Together, the band
toured as far north as Canada and
as far south as Costa Rica. Glago
also owned his own business,
Midnight Spaghetti Productions,
which put on the annual music
festival Spaghettifest. He also
had a five-year-old who he spent
at least half his time with.
It was a tight schedule for
Glago.
"Sometimes I roll into my class from
a gig in a suit and tie," said Glago.
Preparation for Glago's music
career started at 13, when he
lived in Mexico City and learned
to play the guitar. When he was
14, he began working at the
Patriot Center in Fairfax, Va.,
where he discovered that putting
on music shows was his dream.
In high school, he worked at a
driving school in northern Virginia,
where he was quickly promoted
to manager. Glago learned the ins
and outs of running a business,
which later proved valuable.
In his senior year at the
university, Glago changed his
major from music performance to
music industry.
"I came to a realization that I
really wanted to be involved with
concerts and putting on large
shows," said Glago.
For his internship and senior
thesis, he put on music events.
His first was held at PC. Dukes,
where he performed with his funk
band, Midnight Spaghetti and the
Chocolate G-Strings.
"We weren't that good, but there
was something really special that
the people liked about the band,
and we knew we were on to
something," said Glago.
After the event, he began
calling his business Midnight
Spaghetti Productions and hired
himself as an intern. He put on
a music festival for his band —
Spaghettifest — for the first time
in 2003 at Natural Chimney's
Regional Park in Mount Solon, Va.
Glago bankrolled Spaghettifest
himself and did everything from
booking bands to building the
stage, donating all profits to
charity. He also studied the sound
engineering at Spaghettifest for
his practicum.
What began as one student's
internship became a tradition. It
started small, with 400 people
at the first event, and grew to an
expected 1 ,000 attendees this
yean
In 2005, Glago became a music
professor at the university. His
class, Concert Production and
Promotion, involved learning
all the skills it took to put on
a concert. He instructed his
students to go out and put their
skills to the test.
"Instead of saying you took
a class, say you formed a
business," said Glago.
allieconroy// writer
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aCHAN
mea
tballs
MUDDY CONDITIONS DIDN'T
DAMPEN SPAGHETTFEST
alexledford II writer
As you drove in on the narrow, crooked roads
of Mount Solon, Va., towards the entrance, the
sign read, "Natural Chimneys Welcomes You."
The atmosphere at Spaghettifest, the Shenandoah Valley's
homegrown music festival, was exactly that: welcoming.
The three-day festival opened its doors Sept. 25-27 and
attracted more than 1,000 guests. The weekend centered
around live music from more than 40 bands on three
stages, but a lot of the action took place in the woods
surrounding the stages, where cars, tents and grills had
taken over. Harrisonburg residents and university students
all crowded together within the boundaries of Natural
Chimneys Regional Park.
"Spaghettifest is a lot smaller than other music festivals,
so you have a lot more of a close-knit feel," said senior
Anne Dreyfuss. "It's a kind of impromptu community
where we all share everything."
It wasn't uncommon to see festival-goers sharing food,
clothes, tents and other essentials. Most people watched
the performers from under makeshift shelters with
tarp ceilings, or huddled under umbrellas as it rained
throughout the day on Saturday.
Senior Matt Powers was especially grateful for the what's-
mine-is-yours attitude during the weekend, particularly
when it came to shelter.
"It's been tough," he said. "Our tent leaked really badly
and our sleeping bags got soaked." Powers called the
University Recreation Center (UREC) to see if they had a
dry tent or a sleeping bag, but they were all checked out for
the weekend.
"It was cool though, the people camping next to us let us
sit with them and they cooked us food and everything," he
said.
The sharing continued late into the night on Saturday,
when one band provided spaghetti for the whole crowd.
The funk band Midnight Spaghetti and the Chocolate
G-Strings — whose founding member, Mikael Glago, started
the festival in 2003— served spaghetti to their fans while
they played.
But it wasn't just about the spaghetti, according to
Dreyfus. The fans poured in for the impressive lineup of
bands from a variety of genres and for the fun, neighborly
atmosphere.
"Why not go see all your friends' bands and have fun
and all camp together," said junior Matt Clem, a first-time
Spaghettifester. "That's the coolest thing about it. Everyone
knows everyone."
It was junior Patrick Fjtzgerald's first time at the festival
too. But he wasn't just attending; he was playing in the
festival. Fitzgerald and three of his friends started their
band, Pelicanesis, during the summer and played at
Spaghettifest for the first time this year. The band was
proud of the size of their crowd on Saturday, despite the
rain.
"I think everybody is
just really enthusiastic
about the whole thing,"
said Fitzgerald. "I came
expecting rain, but the
thing with Spaghettifest
is: it always rains."
"It's just a hot wet globe
of psychedelic; of old
people and hippies and
dogs," said senior Josh
Ariel, another member of
Pelicanesis. "It was wet,
but it was perfect," he
said.
Another first-time
Spaghettifest performer,
Joe Taylor, of Undercover,
was happy with the
turnout at the festival too.
"It's professionally done.
It's growing strong."
But Taylor landed in
Harrisonburg for a different gig: he's a professor at the
university.
Taylor took a job as a music industry professor in 2007,
more than 20 years after his Los Angeles-based Christian
rock band. Undercover, made their first album. His
purpose had changed since then, using his experience in
the music industry to teach aspiring musicians. But he
wasn't afraid to get on stage and show his students how it
was done.
"I'm confident that we can get up on stage and do it,"
said Taylor. "The kids seem to respond well to it. It's fun
for me and hopefully it's fun for them." He expected his
students would come in on Monday and comment on the
performance. "If they want an A,'" joked Taylor, "they'll tell
me it was awesome." //
Getting into
the music, the
guitarist for
Future jams
on the electric
guitar. This punk/
hip-hop band
provided a break
from the mostly
indie rock genres
at the festival,
where more
than 40 bands
performed in
three days,
photo//
alexledford
features // 55
jitsquaretheatre
/xBTS
TO
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sarahlockwood //writer
A ticket to Court Square Theatre (CST)
became a passport — a passport to a time
when girls were "dolls," and boys who
wanted kisses wanted "cash" on the "kisser." If he
had "it," then he was the "cat's meow" and he'd
probably know where the best "juice joint" was.
A passport to CST provided a 1920s flashback;
the building was designed with an art deco style
reflecting the roaring twenties, which renting
companies and audiences appreciated.
It took just one stroll through Court Square
and into The Marketplace, a building with high
ceilings and marbled floors — past a restaurant
called Cally's and an old-fashioned shoeshine
station — to get to the maroon-trimmed CST doors.
Tickets could be purchased at the cast-iron barred
box office station framed in dark wood and gold
plating.
"I really liked the ticket booth with the cute little
gate," said freshman Alanna lohn. "The whole
building had a 1900s feel with the old-fashioned
shoeshining and all. But not so much old-
fashioned, more in a cool, retro way."
Originally the service department for
Rockingham Motor Company, the theatre was
established 12 years ago.
"In '98 the Harrisonburg Redevelopment &
Housing Authority (HRHA) took over the space
and gutted it," said CST manager, Noah Jones.
The theatre was rebuilt as part of a downtown
Harrisonburg revitalization effort, and in 2000, the
HRHA contracted the nonprofit organization Arts
Council of the Valley, which became the theatre's
umbrella organization.
The theatre drew crowds throughout the year
with its intimate setting and architectural beauty.
With 250 seats, "the house is large enough for a
decent showing," said Jones. "It's also a rarity for
small concert venues because it has raked seating,"
allowing everyone to view the performance. Other
small venues simply sported floor-level tickets,
which blocked audience view.
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In addition to unique decor and design,
entertainment breathed energy into the building.
"[The theatre's] purpose now is to provide
film, live concerts, theatre and dance," said Jones.
The theatre was a roadhouse theatre, meaning it
could be rented by small groups for parties and
conferences or booked by touring productions.
"One of the considerations is to establish a
resident company which would produce work
for and in the Court Square Theatre," said Jones.
However, this would not negate the theatres
status as a roadhouse. In fact, the theatre would
continue "to bring in theatrical tours and other
styles of performances from the area and beyond,"
explained Jones.
Events of many styles scattered the theatre's
schedule, including the American Shakespeare
Center in September, Latino Film Festival in
October, and Blue Grass Thursdays on a monthly
basis.
Spanish professor Hugo Moreira offered extra
credit to students who attended an evening of the
Latino Film Festival.
"I see a number of plus signs," said Moreira.
"Students see the culture of people from a different
country, and some plots involve Latin American
customs. Hopefully, students will also learn to
appreciate what they have after seeing how little
others may have in comparison."
Unfortunately, the theatre did not see as many
students as it would have liked.
"CST is a cultural center within walking distance
to JMU," pointed out Jones. He expressed gratitude
towards the university community affairs manager,
Rachel Walters, for being "extremely generous in
disseminating information about events which
have JMU connections."
John planned to keep her eye out for interesting
events on the theatre schedule. "It has a nice
location in the middle of downtown and there
are other things to do in the building. You can
make an evening out of it, going to Cally's before,"
suggested John.
With its intimate atmosphere and variety of
performances and events, CST was the place to be,
or as some might have said, "the cat's meow." //
Greeting guests, theatre employee
Maria Avila takes tickets for tine
Latino Film Festival. Freshman Sara
Anderson attended Friday evening
for extra credit in her Spanish class
with Professor John Tkac.
photo // nalaliewall
Spanish professor Hugo Moreira
explains the importance of
celebrating Hispanic heritage. As
extra credit, Moreira encouraged
his students to attend the Latino
Film Festival at Court Square
Theater in October,
photo/'/nataliewall
downtown revitalization
The Harrisonburg Downtown Renais-
sance (HDR) began in 2002 to support
downtown revitalization, but like Court
Square Theatre, many renovation projects
had already begun.
"In terms of revitalization, there were
several efforts before Harrisonburg Down-
town Renaissance was formed," said
HDR's executive director, Eddie Bum-
baugh. Two different types of these efforts
existed: volunteer-based organizations
working in partnership with the city and
initiatives taken by the HRHA.
"HRHA worked closely with the city in
the '90s to help with economic and down-
town revitalization," said Michael Wong,
the executive director of HRHA.
Valley Mall, built in 1978, encouraged
many department stores to move out of
their downtown buildings. HRHA began
identifying these abandoned structures,
renovating the buildings in 1998 and nam-
ing it "The Marketplace."
In 2000, demolition of the old JC Pen-
ney's building made way for the construc-
tion of a new judicial complex including a
courthouse, jail and sheriff's department.
Another downtown project called "The
Metro" involved the conversion of an old
clothing factory into apartments and com-
mercial spaces.
Bumbaugh believed the variety of proj-
ects "indicated an interest— of the public
and the city — in downtown revitalization."
Early projects made clear that large gener-
al community service organizations could
not bring the overall change the commu-
nity wanted.
"What really inspired the downtown
renaissance was an article in the local
newspaper written by the editor at the
time saying that downtown Harrisonburg
should be closed to a pedestrian mall,"
said Wong.
This caused a group of people to begin
discussing the pros and cons of closing
Main Street to traffic. Although they de-
serted this idea, the community realized
that they had another common goal: revi-
talizing the city.
Like the community, Bumbaugh de-
scribed himself as extremely passionate
about the downtown revitalization.
"It connects with my values as far as
hoping to create a place where the whole
community can come together."
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ashbycapacity
iNOyACANCYj
OFF-CAMPUS APARTMENT COMPLEX
STRUGGLED TO FIND RESIDENTS
stephsynoracki //writer
Frustrated with their living experience at
Ashby Crossing, located off Port Republic
Road, many students made the decision to
relocate when their leases expired. Ashby was not at
full capacity at the beginning of the fall semester, a
result of students' poor experiences and the rising
popularity of newer student living complexes.
"As soon as my roommates and I decided we
didn't want to live in [Ashby] anymore, we told
[management] that we didn't wish to renew our
lease," said senior Nick Discolo. "It might be a
coincidence, but as soon as that happened, we started
getting mysterious fines."
Discolo and his roommates lived in Ashby for two
years before moving to Squire Hill for their senior
year. He had chosen Ashby originally because it was
in the center of everything on the weekends and rent
was relatively cheap.
Senior Amber Richards lived in Ashby her junior
year but decided a second year there was not an
option. Ashby attempted to convince Richards and
her roommates to renew their leases, but lower rent
was never offered.
"I think that the new complexes have had an effect
on Ashby 's decline in rentals," said Richards. "But I
also think people are willing to pay a little bit more
[in] rent to get a better experience and to have a
better sense that you're getting your money's worth."
Richards chose to live in Sunchase her senior year,
saying she had a much better experience there and
she felt safer than she had at Ashby.
Senior Jordan Snead decided to stay in Ashby for
his final year. He waited too long to find another
apartment and Ashby was the only place left that
allowed him to keep his dog. Ashby dropped the
fee for having a pet because the student interest in
renting through Ashby had declined. Although he
never had any serious problems with management.
The afternoon sun shines
through a breezeway in
Ashby Crossing. "They bill us
an arm and a leg," said senior
Kerry Shannon. "Ashby really
can't expect people to want
to stay here."
photo/Znataliewal
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appliances in and around the apartment continuously
broke and maintenance did a poor job at fixing
them, according to Snead. He also found the lack of
overnight visitor parking to be frustrating.
"It used to be fun living here, but now with almost
nobody living here, it's really boring," said Snead.
Ashby offered students a new opportunity called
"flex-leasing" starting for the fall 2009 semester.
Depending on their individual needs, leasers could
choose between a 12-month, 10-month or 5-month
lease. If students chose the 12-month lease, they were
given one month free. If students chose the 10-month
or 5 -month lease, they were guaranteed savings up to
$440 or $1,690, respectively
Throughout the year, Ashby placed ads in The Breeze
and hosted themed events to attract students and
increase their rental population. "Freshman Freakout"
was one event where guests enjoyed festive food,
giveaways and incentives and had the opportunity to
participate in a costume contest.
Ashby s property manager declined to comment on
the number of occupied or unoccupied apartments or
on the complex's new marketing strategies, and despite
Ashby 's efforts, students continued to have a negative
feeling about the apartment complex.
"I think it is going to take a lot of time and effort to
change the reputation that Ashby has around the JMU
campus," said Richards. //
Empty rooms are often
locked with a deadbolt so
residents can't have guests
stay in the unoccupied
rooms. Bedrooms were
leased individually, so Ashby
management restricted
access to unoccupied
bedrooms.
photoZ/nataliewall
Empty spaces in the Ashby Crossing parking lot
highlight the number of unoccupied apartments.
The new apartment complex 865 East opened
across Port Republic Road in the fall, competing
with Ashby for residents who were looking for an
apartment in a central location,
photo //nataliewall
I
features //59
behinddukedog
MOIffi
A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT DUKE DOG
caitlincrumpton // writer
He was at every game, revving up the
crowd and getting fans involved in the
excitement and spirit of the crowd.
But students would never know who exactly the
individuals were behind the Duke Dog costume.
According to one student who donned the Duke
Dog suit, it was part of the mystery.
"Since you were a kid you didn't want to know
the person behind the mask was actually a person,"
he said.
The university's policy was to not release the
names of students who dressed up as Duke Dog,
but more than one student held the title— three to
four a year to be exact, and the individuals rotated
each game.
The secrecy, however, didn't detract from the
commitment that came with acting as the mascot.
Aside from home games, Duke Dog participated
in tailgating activities when the Duke Club was
invoK'ed and attended all away games. Duke Dog
was also involved in the community, representing
the "face" for the Dukes and the university.
Wearing the actual Duke Dog costume had
requirements prior to putting it on, while the
individual was in costume and after the event.
Before stepping into the attire, the student
completed a physical through the Sports Medicine
Department and was checked by the Sports
Medicine doctor. The student was also required to
shower and be fully hydrated before the event.
Once in costume, the student was required to
have an escort within 100 feet for the entire game.
Duke Dog was not allowed to talk to anyone
besides the escort or the cheerleading coaches, but
it didn't stop him from taking plenty of pictures
with students, alumni, families and Harrisonburg
residents.
The maximum time limit the person was allowed
to be in the costume without taking a break was
one hour, and two 15-minute breaks per hour
were required in extreme weather conditions.
Finally, the individual was to prohibit anyone from
violating him or pulling off the costume.
After the game, Duke Dog — officially considered
a student-athlete— placed the costume in its proper
carrying cases and returned it to Godwdn Hall,
where it was stored between events. The individual
rehydrated himself and removed the liquid packs
from the cooling vest if needed. If the person was
injured during the game, he/she sought medical
attention at the Athletic Training room.
One student who was selected to be the mascot
received his position after being approached by
a Duke Dog representative. Requirements to
become a Duke Dog included showing interest,
trying on the costume and being able to move
freely, and most importantly, the ability to pump
up the crowd.
"They saw the way I was acting in the stands
and approached me to be the Duke Dog," said
Duke Dog.
The position was unpaid, but the students
seemed not to mind. Instead, their position was
self-gratifying— it was all about interaction with
the crowd and showing loyal support for the
Dukes.
"I wanted to get the fans involved in the game,"
said Duke Dog. "It's fun being there, it's exciting
to me."
The sport that Duke Dog enjoyed the most was
basketball because the temperature was controlled.
"You know what it is going to be like every
game," he said, unlike football where the season
began in the heat of September and ended just
before Thanksgiving.
Aside from hyping up the crowd at games, being
the mascot had its perks. Duke Dog received
apparel, access to the Athletic Performance Center,
early registration for classes, two complimentary
tickets to home football and basketball games,
and participation in the Varsity Athletic Awards
Ceremonies.
Attending a collegiate level game was one thing,
but being on the sidelines and involved with the
enthusiasm of the game while having only a few
select people know who was behind the mask was
a benefit only Duke Dog had. //
onaenEiMHai?
it was game day and the air was crisp — the hot dogs sizzled on the
grill, the players warmed up and a sea of purple and gold surrounded
Bridgeforth Stadium . The only problem was actually getting into the game.
Many students experienced this frustration at the first home game
of the season against Virginia Military Institute, when the student
section filled well before everyone was admitted.
"This is the same number of students as we have always allowed
into games," said Mike Carpenter director of ticket operations.
'There are 4,500 seats allotted to students plus an additional 800
seats for the JMU band, color guard and Dukettes."
Carpenter went on to explain that the reason for the increased
student interest in home games was due to "additional students on
campus" along with "the growing popularity of JMU football."
In response to this issue, students were required to pick up
tickets in advance for the last two home games, which was not an
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option at the start of the season. This allowed for less anxiety and
disappointment because students were guaranteed to get in if they
picked up their tickets prior to the game. But students expressed
frustration when tickets sold out quickly and early morning classes
prevented some people from being able to pick up their tickets first
thing Monday morning.
The building of the new stadium, to be completed by the fall of
201 1 , would also provide a solution to the overcrowding at games.
Athletic Director Jeffrey Bourne explained that the capacity of the
new stadium would be 25,800 seats, which was 1 0,000 more than
the previous stadium.
With a new stadium on the way that would offer club seating
and allow ticket operations to be available as an online option,
students were assured a more enjoyable experience when
attending home games. //
The Duke Dog mascot is the brainchild of Ray Sonner,
former vice president for advancement. Sonner also
started the tradition of having a real English Bulldog in
attendance at many campus events,
photo// lesiiehaase
Duke Dog poses for a picture during a basketball game, Duke
Dog appeared in his first home game of the men's basketball
season on Nov. 28, 1982, against Virginia Military Institute,
photo// liz^ycan^on
features //61
tailconvocationconcert
ALTERNATIVE ROCK BAND THIRD EYE BLIND
PROMOTED ITS NEW ALBUM
rebeccaschneider// writer "
hen the University Program Board (UPB)
announced the performers for the spring
convocation concert, some students expressed
disappointment that the alternative rock band, Third Eye BUnd
(3EB), would not make a stop at the university in April.
After appearing on the spring UPB survey, 3EB was a hot
topic among students. Sophomore Amanda Gilligan said the
spring concert was great, but she believed that a band such as
3EB would have reached a larger portion of the student body.
"3EB is one of those bands that everyone knows," said
Gilligan. "You can't help but like at least one of their songs."
On UPBs fall survey, 3EB ranked No.l. In response to
students' requests, UPB began putting forth its best effort to
bring the band to the Convocation Center. Planning for the
fall concert began in August, and tickets went on sale Sept. 17
at 8 a.m. Some students chose to camp out overnight to secure
their spots first in line.
Gilligan arrived at the box office at 10 p.m. the night before,
and set up her stuff outside. "It was rainy and horrible, and
they let us into Grafton-Stovall Theatre to sleep around 2 a.m.,"
said Gilligan.
UPB also advertised an extra incentive for die-hard fans such
as Gilligan: Get in line early to buy tickets for a chance to win
"meet and greets" with 3EB for you and a friend.
"Right before 8 o'clock we all went outside and they gave out
meet and greet passes to the first two girls in line, and then
they counted back 10 people and it was me!" said Gilligan, who
had to correctly answer a 3EB trivia question to receive the
passes.
General admission tickets sold out within an hour, priced
at $31 each. Reserved seating was $26, and general public and
day-of-show tickets were $36.
Some students such as senior Victoria Tuturice thought the
tickets were a bit overpriced. "3EB is a really good band, but
they've been around for a while so you think they would be
cheaper," said Tuturice.
Junior Zachary Hamby, vice president of marketing and
communication with UPB, explained the higher prices by
noting that flat fees for artist performances were increasing.
"To be able to bring the caliber of artists such as 3EB, we
put on the biggest concert expense-wise," said Hamby. "UPB's
budget is dependent on revenue, so we have to make money
on our concerts to be able to program all the other shows and
events." |^g
A total of 3,017 tickets were sold, making the concert one
of UPB's biggest successes in terms of ticket sales and student
excitement, according to Hamby
Forty-five minutes prior to showtime on Thursday, Oct.
8, only 150 tickets remained unsold. When doors opened,
the floor filled up quickly, and at 8 p.m., the opening band,
Blueskyreality, began to play. I .^
Five males in skinny jeans took the stage, sounding like a
combination of Jason Mraz, Maroon 5 and O.A.R. They played
songs such as "Heavy Heart" and "Giving You Up," getting the
crowd excited for 3EB.
After six songs and a long set change, almost every seat in the
Convo was occupied.
The lights dimmed and the audience stood up, forming
a wave motion. An instrumental intro began and a female
dancer illuminated in glow sticks appeared above the drum set
in the background.
The stage became cloudy from the billowing smoke
machines, and the faint ouUine of four men emerged. The
crowd cheered and the musical breakdown continued as 3EB
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guitarist Tony Fredianelli
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62//lh(!bluestone2010
transitioned into "Losing a Whole Year." Barefooted, lead vocalist
Stephan Jenkins played the tambourine and belted out the opening
lines. The crowd echoed back.
The band played a series of old favorites intermingled with new
songs from their most recent album, "Ursa Major." To represent the
album, the stage production was an all-black partial dome shape,
mimicking a planetarium. Stars appeared and raced along the "sky"
as the band played.
Strobe lights flickered on and off, and reversed to illuminate the
packed audience. 3EB classics such as "Jumper" and "Never Let You
Go" had crowd members playing electric guitar, dancing with friends,
and taking videos with their cell phones.
By 1 1:30 p.m., the show was winding down. After an acoustic set
with "Believe" and "How's It Gonna Be," 3EB ended the performance
with "God of Wine."
"The show was amazing!" said Gilligan. "The guys were phenomenal.
They did such a good job mixing new songs in with the old ones that the
crowd was never dead. The guys may be old, but they really killed it!"
Although the band left the stage and attendees filtered out slowly, the
night was not over for some. For Gilligan, the best was yet to come.
"I got all of their autographs and got pictures with each, and I told
each of them something I liked about the show," said Gilligan. "They
were really into the feedback and it was just really chill and fun."
When asked about the experience, Gilligan said meeting 3EB was an
once-in-a-lifetime event.
"I was freaking out, actually!" she said. "Like, I've been listening to
these guys for years, I know all their songs by heart, and then I get to
watch them perform and meet them backstage? It was awesome." //
Third Eye Blind front man
Stephan Jenkins croons to
the crowd. Along with singing,
Jenl<ins brol<e into Hollywood
by acting in the films "Rock
Star" and "Art of Revenge."
photo/Znataliewall
Q A
brad harg reaves// drummer
how long has 3eb been together?
"We stalled in the San Francisco Bay
Area in 1995."
how do you feel about your new album?
who had the most creative input?
"Ursa Major lias been a long journey but we
really found ourselves again in the process
and are quite gratified with it debuting No. 1 .
Stephan [Jenkins, vocals/guitar] is the [major]
writer and producer."
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did any members of 3EB go to college?
"Stephan and I both went to UC Berkeley. The
funny thing is I am not even sure I know how
to spell Berkeley."
have you done many college shows?
"We play college shows constantly. In fact, they
are often the skeleton around which we book
our tours. I think college students appreciate
what [Stephan Jenkins] is saying lyrically."
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what is the one thing a fan has said that
has resonated most with you?
"We had a contest on 3eb.com where we
asked fans what Third Eye Blind means to
them. Reading the responses was quite
powerful. The music has seen people through
some of the darkest hours of their lives as well
as some of their happiest memories. It was
very gratifying to hear how the music has been
the soundtrack to so many peoples lives."
any words of advice for aspiring musicians?
"I always say make sure you really love music
and have to play it if you want to make a career
of it. It is incredibly hard to achieve success
but the passion is what will get you through."
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Zak Stucchi, 20 (lead vocals); Nick Fronti, 21 (guKiSrirfd
Chong, 21 (drums); Philip Bloom, 19 (bass); and Jake Koops, 19
(guitar). The band created a pre-recorded personal message for
its fans at 818-748-9099,
photo/Znataliewall
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PERFORMER
PROVIDED UNIQUE
ENTERTAINTMENT
DURING FAMILY
WEEKEND
mandysmoot //writer
Sometimes, seeing was believing.
Peter Boie, the self-proclaimed "Magician for
Non-Believers," performed an array of magic
tricks for a full house in Taylor Down Under (TDU)
during the university's Family Weekend. By the end of
the show, doubters were few and far between.
An audience of nearly 250 students and family
members found seats wherever they could, from the
tables to couches and even some on the floor
"We were a little surprised at the amount of people
because we knew there were other events occurring
at the same time, and we weren't sure how many
parents would take time to see a magician," said junior
Patrick Crosson, the director of spirit and traditions
for Universit)' Program Board (UPB), who sponsored the
event.
After Boie's silent opening act, he introduced himself
to the crowd and performed the first trick he was
taught — the hollow egg.
"It is a matter of pretend," said Boie, who pushed a
scarf into a plastic egg. To the audience's surprise he
erased the hole and broke the egg in a glass — yolk and all.
"I'm watching my cholesterol," said Boie, as the
astonished crowd burst into laughter
Throughout the show, Boie incorporated various
props, including cards, chalkboards, ropes, newspapers,
handcuffs, toilet paper and even a straitjacket. Some
acts combined comedy with magic. At one point, Boie
incorporated a silly rhyming poem into one of his acts.
Another act Boie performed involved what he called
"spirit communication." He randomly selected two
members from the audience, a male and a female, to
join him on stage. Each student sat in a chair and held
a chalkboard. The female closed her eyes, while Boie
touched her friend, freshman Kevin Gallagher, on his
nose. To everyone's surprise, the female thought she
felt herself being touched on her nose. Then, when one
chalkboard was revealed, it magically spelled out the
words, "I'm here Kevin."
Freshman Danielle Bohy, who attended the show with
her parents, enjoyed the chalkboard trick the most.
Balancing an egg between his
fingers, Peter Boie wows the
audience with another creative
trick. Boie had practiced
magic since he was 11 years
old, when he stumbled across
a book about magic in his
local library.
photo/Zsarahwink
64//thebluestone2010
left:
Using everyday objects during
his performance. Peter Boie
captivates his audience. Boie
had performed magic for
celebrities sucti as Neil Young,
the New England Patriots
cheerleaders and Troy Brown
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below:
Locked in a straitjacket. Peter
Boie enjoys the audience's shock
and awe as he works to escape.
Boie won first place at Columbus
Magi-Fest and was a finalist in the
Society of American Magician's
national stage contest.
photo/Zsarahwink
"It was really cool," she said. "My least favorite part though was
the rope trick, because I've seen it from my dad a million times."
In the "rope trick," Boie took a long piece of rope and cut it
into individual pieces. Suddenly, the rope was whole again.
He also called a member of the audience up on stage to try
blowing knots off the rope that were not actually attached to
begin with.
Junior Laurielle Olejniczak watched closely, hoping to
discover some of Boies secret techniques, such as clues about
how he cut the rope and magically put it back together.
"He covered up his illusions really well," said Olejniczak.
Boie ended his performance with a straitjacket escape.
After Boie thanked his compassionate audience, Crosson
started some rhythmic, upbeat music as Boie hobbled
across the TDU stage, rolled around on the floor, and finally
unfastened the straitjacket piece by piece— and then confetti
fluttered through the air.
UPB members were so pleased with the turnout of the
event, they hoped to have Boie return for Family Weekend the
following year.
"It has a cross-generational appeal," said Boie, after his
performance. "Magic is universal, and everyone can enjoy it." //
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peterboie M
hovfl^^^pi get started?
"At age 1 1 , when I was going through awkward
adolescence, I canne across a nnagic book at
the library."
when did you reach the professional level?
"I performed my first professional show when
I was 15 years old. I loved it. I saw magic as a
way to get paid to do something that is both
extremely fun and fulfilling."
in your opinion, is magic trickier these days?
"People are becoming smarter and hipper.
However, people are not cynical. Every
audience is different, but most people have
a positive attitude because they want to
enjoy magic. The style I incorporate in my
show is even for cynics. I go by the tagline:
'Cynics don't like magic, but they really
enjoy the show.'"
do you have any comedic character traits?
"I was a really shy kid. but toward the end
of high school I came out of my shell. I was
always able to make my family and friends
laugh. I love to laugh. It comes out naturally
when I perform, so I go with it."
features //65
tamilyweekend
IT'S ALL
Enjoying the games, students
and their families partake in the
Godwin Field Festival. The festival
had booths with university apparel
for sale, airbrush face painting and
music.
photo // carolineblanzaco
karylnwilliams// writer
footballgame // Despite the threat of rain,
families kicked off game day on Oct. 10 by
setting up their tailgates around 8 a.m. The
weather predicted rain on and off for the
tailgating hours, so many tailgaters were
equipped with tents in addition to the elaborate
display of refreshments.
Families substituted breakfast foods like fruit,
yogurt, and egg and sausage casseroles in place
of traditional burgers and hot dogs. Instead of
beer, mimosas became the beverages of choice
for many tailgaters of legal drinking age.
The sun peaked through the clouds right
before the start of the game, and though the air
was still chilly, the students and their families
packed into Bridgeforth Stadium. The game
against the University of Richmond was sold out.
The Dukes came close to a victory with
less than a minute left in the game, when
redshirt freshman, quarterback Justin Thorpe,
fumbled the ball yards from the end zone. The
Richmond Spiders won 21-17.
"The game was a little disappointing," said
Mary Egger, mother of freshman Zach Hopf
"They had them and let them go," said her
husband. "We think it was a coaching error."
Though the highlight of Family Weekend for
many was the game, tailgating with their kids
and friends took first priority for others.
"The kids have been here for eight years
and I have yet to see a game," said Vicky Kelly,
mother of senior Shea Kelly. "I need to get to
one soon, I want to see the band." //
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improvcomedians// The stage was set with
two stools and two microphones, as Colin
Mochrie and Brad Sherwood began their show.
Family Weekend brought the improvisational
comedy of ABC's "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
to a sold out show at Wilson Hall on Oct. 9.
"You may be wondering what we're doing this
evening," said Sherwood. "Colin and I don't
even know."
Every game relied on audience participation.
The first was Moving Bodies, where Sherwood
picked two audience members to control
Mochrie's and Sherwood's bodies during the
scene.
Sherwood called on Melissa and Jay Margolis,
parents of freshman Rayna Margolis, sitting in
the first row.
"I said as soon as we sat down, 'We're in a bad
spot,'" said Melissa. "Because on the show, they
always chose people in the front."
Melissa hesitated to go up on stage, forcing
Mochrie to leave the stage and pull her out of
her seat while her daughter coaxed her into it.
Sherwood then turned to the audience. "Give
me a country in Europe," he asked.
"Paris!" shouted someone.
As Sherwood repeated "Paris?" the audito-
rium erupted with laughter.
"1 didn't know they were making that into a
country," said Mochrie.
They took other suggestions on what the
topic of conversation would be in the scene,
which ended up being two characters who
made cheese.
"The hardest part was figuring out how to
make them move on a moped," said Jay.
"I got frustrated because he [Sherwood]
was so much taller than me," said Melissa. "A
lot of the time he didn't move when 1 tapped
him, to make the scene funnier."
Mochrie and Sherwood performed five
games for the audience, noting the games
changed every show to keep the comedians
on their toes. The duo had enough games
to have two completely different sets, but
they had been doing Moving Bodies, Sound
Effects, and a newer game called Question
and Answer in most of their shows because
these games required participation from the
audience throughout the entire game.
"I have lots of favorites, but in Sound
Effects you never know what the audience
is going to come up with for sounds," said
Sherwood. "So it's one of the times when the
audience inakes us laugh."
According to Mochrie, the hardest thing
about improv was "going out on stage with
nothing planned, because it's human nature
to be prepared." Mochrie and Sherwood
played cards before the shows to jumpstart
their ability to think quickly.
They both agreed that the easiest thing was
not having to learn lines or practice.
"Improv is a mind game, crossword puzzle,
and riddle all at once," said Sherwood.
Sherwood and Mochrie worked to ensure
they never did the same performance twice,
challenging themselves to avoid repeats and
continuously asking the audience for absurd
suggestions they'd never had. According to
Sherwood, if you were doing improv correctly,
there was always an "instant panic."
Frequently the pair got flak from people
thinking they planned what they were going to
say before they hit the stage.
"A lot of people can t believe it truly is all
made up on the spot," said Sherwood. "When
people say it's so good it couldn't be made up
but at the same time are calling us liars, it's an
insult and a compliment all at once."
In the final game, assistants placed 99 live
mousetraps on the stage as Mochrie and
Sherwood removed their socks and shoes and
placed blindfolds over their eyes. WhOe acting
out a scene involving mowing the lawn in the
character of Opera singers, the pair tiptoed
between the mousetrap landmines. The traps
were snapping left and right and eventually
Mochrie removed his blindfold so he could
throw the traps directly at Sherwood.
The audience was impressed with their quick
wit and comedic appeal throughout the show
as they brought up jokes from earlier games
and wrapped it all up in the ending song to the
music of "I Did It My Way," by Frank Sinatra.
Michelle Walker, mother of freshman
Melissa Walker, thought it was better than the
television show.
"It shows their intelligence behind the
comedy," said Michelle. "To think, I used to
get mad at Melissa for watching the show in
middle school." //
Improv comedians Brad
Sherwood and Colin Mochrie
do their best to make the
crowd laugh. Both were regular
comedians on the hit ABC show
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
photo // l<imlofgren
mandysmoot // writer
godwinfieldfestival // Students and their families enjoyed music, food and sales
without letting the chilly morning interrupt their pre-football game fun. Despite
the dreary, rainy weather, the Godwin Field Festival on Saturday, Oct. 10 was a
popular activity during Family Weekend.
Traditional purple and gold beads, pom-poms and face painting were offered for
all to enjoy. University apparel, jewelry, hats and glassware were also sold under
the enormous white tent that housed the event.
Lovely Designs, a business run by alumni Debbie Peterson and Clo Rodeffer,
featured the artists' creativity and talent by selling scrapbooks and hand-painted
glassware. Peterson's daughter, Samantha Rodeffer, was a sophomore at the
university and took credit for bringing Peterson and Rodeffer back to the university.
"We love JMU," said Peterson. "We even wear purple to work on Fridays."
Aside from commercial vendors, student groups also participated in the tent sale.
University newspaper. The Breeze, promoted its special family edition, while its
marketing and circulation coordinator, senior Lindsey Monroe, advertised for the
"Darts and Pats" section of The Breeze.
Students and their families showed their Madison spirit and had the opportunity
to take a little bit of the university home with them. //
In preparation for their
performance during Family
Weet<end, the School of Music
ensembles arrange themselves on
stage. Tickets to the event, held in
the Convocation Center, cost $11,
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madisonforkeeps
Supporting
FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
PUT SOME STUDENTS'
EDUCATIONS AT RISK
allisonlagonigro // writer
As families continued to endure financial hardships due to
the economic crisis that began in the fall of 2008, tuition
money became scarce and many students found it difficult
to pay for college. In the past year, appeals for financial aid had
increased 26 percent, but the university had already awarded all
available grant and scholarship money. With the average student's
financial need at $6,353, students dealing with economic difficulties
were at risk of being forced to leave the university.
Madison for Keeps, an emergency fundraising program designed
to assist students in paying for their education, began in the fall of
2009. The Office of Financial Aid determined which students were
at greatest risk, and provided each of these students with some
amount of aid for the current academic year. All of the money that
was donated through Madison for Keeps went directly to these
students.
"We wanted to raise enough of an emergency fund pool to
provide a 'bridge' that would allow students to stay through the full
year, while they, their families, and their longer term financial aid
package can make adjustments," said Dr. Joanne Carr, senior vice
president of the university. "Basically, we don't want students to give
up hope of remaining at JMU."
Fundraising began in mid-September with Madison Connection,
an organization that solicited donations from more than 85,000
households per year. Madison Connection generally handled
donations made to the school by calling homes and sending
mailings and emails to alumni, parents and friends of the university.
By mid-October, Madison for Keeps had raised significant funds
for the project with help from many offices and organizations
university-wide.
"It's a product of so many people coming together to do this for
those students in need," said PJ Kania, coordinator for Madison
Connection.
As recognition and interest in the fundraising project grew, two
groups made large donations. On Saturday, Oct. 17, as a part of
Homecoming Weekend, the Alumni Board donated $25,000 to the
project, setting the total amount of money raised for the project at
more than $100,000.
"The Board felt they needed to get involved by giving a significant
gift and a commitment from individual board members to make their
own gifts, hopefully inspiring other alumni to get involved," said Ashley
Privott, director of Alumni Relations.
Three days later, the class of 1999 also made a donation to Madison
for Keeps. The donation came from the net proceeds from a class social
at Ham's, an event that was part of their 10-year reunion. The event was
not intended as a fundraiser, but $171 was left over at the end of the
night, and the money was donated to Madison for Keeps.
The program's immediate success was the result of hard work and
many generous donations. As of Nov. 13, Madison for Keeps had
received 1,881 donations and had raised $185,134. Twenty-eight
students had been awarded aid and would be able to continue in the
spring semester. The program's deadline was Dec. 31, at which point
Madison for Keeps hoped to have raised enough money to help each
student at risk for dropping out.
"We have alumni who support a variety of programs on campus," said
Sheila Williams Smith, director of Annual Giving. "We hope that they will
continue to support these areas and make a Madison for Keeps gift." //
On the lawn near Warren Hall, signs advertise for
the Madison for Keeps fundraising effort. Alumni
and donors participated in the initiative during the
fall semester to help Dukes otherwise unable to
continue at the university,
photo// shainaallen
I
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Working to persuade donors to
support Dukes, frestiman Kelly
Kolonay makes phone calls for
Madison Connection. A group
of about 35 student employees
helped contact potential donors,
photo/'shainaallen
$60
covered
Internet
connection fees
for an on-campus
resident
provided a
student with
two full meals
per day in the
dining halls
covered full
tuition and fees
for a student
for the spring
semester
$500
enabled a
student to buy
textbooks
$1,950
allowed a student
to remain in his/her
dorm room
$9,650 supplemented
a student's total cost of
attendance for the spring
semester
Answering calls from donors, junior Brittany Webb helps
raise money for the emergency student aid initiative.
Twenty-eight students out of more than 200 applicants had
.^received aid as of Nov. 13, 2009.
- - - --photo/Zshainaallen
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features //69
busvsdriving
rials and
ribulations of
ransportation
TRAFFIC, PARKING AND BUS
SCHEDULES STRESSED
OUT STUDENTS
mandysmoot // writer
^^
Time and money seemed to be the main influence in
students' transportation decisions. Some students
felt that driving their cars was more convenient,
while others argued that the Harrisonburg Department of
Transportation (HDPT) buses saved fuel, reduced traffic
and decreased the demand for parking.
"There aren't enough spots around the big academic
buildings for the number of students attending classes,"
said sophomore luli Mathews.
Even though many students drove to campus daily,
students like Mathews felt that parking at the university
was just one giant hassle.
Mathews drove her car to campus most of the time
during fall semester, but eventually decided to walk more
often since she only lived a half-mile from the campus.
"I don't think [the university] should keep building all
these lavish buildings without considering where people
are going to park," said Mathews. "People are parking over
in the Wal-Mart shopping center and walking over to ISAT
classes every day, and that is ridiculous if you have paid
[$192] for a parking pass."
While many students fought the frustration of trying to
find a parking spot on a day-to-day basis, other students
opted to ride the HDPT buses to class.
"Sometimes the bus is inconvenient, but nothing
compares to the inconvenience of looking and stalking for
a parking spot," said junior Kayla McKechnie.
McKechnie rode the bus to campus every day from her
Copper Beach apartment. It saved her time and worked
best with her schedule.
Sophomore Chelsea Krueger found that saving $200 by
With few spots left for students and faculty
in the Warsaw parking deck, drivers are
often forced to find somewhere else
to park. The parking deck and its spot
counter were recent additions to the
university, an attempt to avert drivers from
crawling through all five levels only to find
no open parking spaces.
photo //tiffanybrown
not purchasing a parking pass was an awesome benefit of
riding the bus to campus. "I ride the bus every day, and I've
never been late to class when I take the appropriate bus,"
said Krueger.
Other students found themselves irritated with the bus
schedule, which was often not on time.
"Sometimes it can be a pain because you have to worry
about what time the bus comes and sometimes you have to
wait for it," said senior Jenn Krueger.
Junior Amanda Cramer, like other annoyed students,
chose to drive campus. Students disliked waiting for the
bus if their class ended early, or risked missing the bus if
their class ran late.
Students also had commitments other than classes, ^
including jobs, errands, meetings and volunteering. Some ^
students expressed frustrations because they wasted time
waiting for the bus to get them back to their apartment just
to get their car.
"It is more convenient to be able to leave campus
whenever I want," said Cramer. "Even though it is
frustrating to find parking some days, I always manage to
find a spot."
Cramer felt that parking passes should have been
distributed the same way students registered for classes.
"I think to alleviate some of the stress. Parking Services
should only allow a certain number of students parking
passes on a first come, first serve basis," said Cramer.
But senior Pamela Talman felt that the real solution
was making better use of the buses. "People who insist
on driving to campus probably haven't given the buses a
chance," said Talman. //
70 // thebluestone201 0
SPACES AVAILABLE
FACULTY i i
& STAFF
COMMUTER
Finding a ticket on the windshield of a
car was something many students were
familiar with. Drivers would often park in
restricted lots after not being able to find a
parking spot in an appropriate lot.
photo // tiffanybrown
I
tarting Monday, Oct. 5, the university ffl^^^Rited a
new bus service — the Convo Express. Students had the
opportunity to catch the Convo bus every 10 minutes
betw/een 7:40 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Fhday,
and could board/exit at any stop. Students parked at the
Convo F Lot, located by the Softball field. From there, the
students took the Convo Express bus to other parts of
campus, including the bookstore. Festival, ISAT and the
Quad.
According to the university transportation demand
management coordinator, Lee Eshelman, the Convo
Express gave students the opportunity to avoid the
frustration of searching for a parking space. However, valid
commuter or resident permits were still required to park at
the Convo F Lot.
"The difference was that students were assured that they
had a place to park," said Eshelman.
Students appreciated being able to get to class on time
without leaving forty minutes early, walking long distances
or hunting down a parking spot.
"I got to wait in my car and listen to music while I was
waiting for [the bus]," said sophomore Juli Mathews. "The
Convo Bus definitely saved the hassle of having to search
down a spot."
stalking other cars for a parking spot,
students often find the lack of parking on
campus frustrating. After a month-long
initiative by the Student Government
Association, parking services turned the
017 lot next to the arboretum, previously
for commuters only, into R5, where
students with a valid resident or commuter
permit could park,
photo //tiffanybrown
features //71
greenvalleybookfair
bargain
LOCAL BOOK FAIR CONTINUED A FAMILY TRADITION
stephsynoracki // writer
Thousands of books lined the shelves, arranged
into a complicated maze that spanned two
tloors. Grandparents, families and students
made their way down the rows of books, picking
up novels and placing them in their baskets before
proceeding to the next genre.
The Green Valley Book Fair, a family-owned business
established in 1971, had become a much-anticipated
event in the Shenandoah Valley. Just a 10-minute drive
from the university, the Book Fair occupied more than
25,000 square feet.
Rather than being open to the public year-round,
there were six "book fairs" a year, which each ran for a
two-week span. Visitors could find more than 500,000
new books on almost every subject, otten 60 to 90
percent off retail prices.
Senior Jake Ewers visited the book fair with his
roommate and found the atmosphere soothing and
friendly. He was in the market for computer science
books and was not sure if there would be a huge se-
lection. Book fair workers helped him find exactly
what he was looking for, and he was surprised by
the number of books on the subject.
"I definitely recommend [students] go there at
least once and check it out," said Ewers.
Co-manager Michael Evans' parents started the
Green Valley Book Fair in 197L He remembered
helping his parents throughout high school and
college, before taking over and co-managing the
b()i)k fair with his sister. He was in charge of day-
to day operations, as well as the advertising and
marketing.
Evans started a direct-mail campaign to create
awareness of the book fair in addition to an e-mail
campaign, which was expected to reach more than
12,000 individuals. TV advertisements were broadcast-
ed locally, as well across Virginia in cities like Charlot-
tesville, Lynchburg and Winchester. The book fair's Web
site attracted an average of 10,000 visitors per month.
The Green Valley Book Fair had been lucky with its
cashier staff many of whom had been a part of the book
fair for more than 10 years. Kathy Starick, who worked
in the University Business Office, had been a book
fair emplo\'ee for 20 years. "[The Evans] are just great
people to work for," said Starick.
With a friendly environment, customers could always
find an array of books to satisfy their ijiterests at the
Green Valley Book Fair. Whether young or old, readers
never tired of a good book. /
A simple sign welcomes visitors
to the book fair. The Green Valley
Book Fair was held in the rural
town of Mount Crawford, just two
miles from 1-81.
hoto/'/emilylaw
72//thebluestone2010
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Visitors come from as far as Indiana and
New York to attend ttie Green Valley Book
Fair. A map on the wall allowed book fair
visitors to mark thieir fiometowns by inserting
a pustipin.
ijtioto//emilylaw
Flipping through a novel, sophomore
Lauren Scofield considers making a
purchase. The Green Valley Book Fair
provided a selection of books in 60
different categories, including children's
books, cookbooks, general fiction and
audio books.
photo/'/emilylaw
siar
2009 Schedule:
March 1 4 - March 29
May 9 - May 25
June 27 -July 12
Aug. 22 - Sept. 7
Oct. 10 -Oct. 25
Nov. 27 -Dec. 13
2010 Schedule:
March 1 3 - March 28
May 15 -May 31
July 3 -July 18
Aug. 21 -Sept. 6
Oct. 9 - Oct. 24
Nov. 26 - Dec. 1 2
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features //73
homecoming
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britnigeer// writer
commonsday // Homecoming Week gave way for Commons Day on
Wednesday, Oct. 14. Although events scheduled for the Commons
moved inside due to inclement weather, activities still took place
outside on the Festival lawn, where clubs and organizations volunteered
to help with food, games and free prizes.
Food included funnel cakes, sno cones and cotton candy. Corn hole,
a popular favorite, was set up for those wanting to improve their aim.
Other activities included airbrush tattoos, juggling lessons and music.
"My favorite part of Commons Day was the free JMU Homecoming
gear," said sophomore Katie Sepanski.
From "Under the Big Top" prizes to free carnival food and games,
Commons Day proved to be yet another success. As time winded down
to the big game, the student body enjoyed the events around campus
leading to the match up against the Villanova University Wildcats. //
Acting as ringleader, junior
Evan Balaber introduces
the acts who performed
at Sunset in Godwin. This
annual event included the
distribution of popular
"Purple Out" T-shirts.
photo, amygwaltney
I
madisoncafe // Refreshments, prizes and free entertainment— what
more could students have asked for? Madison Cafe provided all of this
and more the Thursday evening of Homecoming Week. Performers
included guitarists, singers, up-and-coming artists from 80 One
Records and dramatic poetry readers.
"For tonight's performance I played mostly sing-a-longs to get the
crowd involved and have more fun," said sophomore Andrew Rohlk,
who taught himself guitar at age 13 and starting performing when he
was 15. "My favorite part about performing is seeing people have a
good time."
Along with student performances, Duke
Dog also made an appearance of his own,
dancing around the crowd and catching
all the photo opportunities. With free
snacks, and free "Under the Big Top"
prizes, Madison Cafe proved to be a fun
event for all.
Tubas held high, the Marching
Royal Dukes prepare to take
the field for the pre-game show.
Although the majonty of the
student section was empty by the
end of the game, the Marching
Royal Dukes continued to play for
dedicated fans.
photo// carolineblanzaco
74//thebluestone2010
K^n^ecomingparade // Marching through campus, participants
in the annual Homecoming parade created an electric mood and
a definite sight to see. With 13 organizations and residence halls
participating, the parade route forced parts of Carrier and Bluestone
Drive to be closed.
President Linwood H. Rose, finalists in the Mr. and Ms. Madison
competition, the Marching Royal Dukes, Dukettes, football players,
Rockingham Glitterettes and Duke Dog also participated in the parade.
Float prizes were awarded to the most spirited float, the best
composition or production, and the overaU winner. Delta Gamma
took home the most spirited award, while Student Ambassadors
won for composition and overall. The winners were added to the
Homecoming Parade plaque located in the Clubhouse in Taylor Hall.
"Our Student Ambassadors float was designed to be a circus," said
sophomore Drew Savage. "We made a big top out of curtains and a ring
of fire from a hula hoop. We also made a bearded lady, a lion tamer and
a wild cat. It only took us about five days to put it all together."
The parade set the spirited tone for the Homecoming game. V
A member of ROTC
salutes the American
flag as tfie Marcfiing
Royal Dukes play
the "Star Spangled
Banner." Members of
ROTC worked during
the football games,
checking tickets and
marking hands of
those who had entered
the student section.
photo/7 lesliehaase
features //75
homecoming
sunsetingodwin // Sunset on the Quad experienced
setbacks due to the rain that persisted throughout
Homecoming Week. Setting the inclement weather
plan into motion, the decision was made to adapt
Sunset on the Quad into Sunset in Godwin.
"Even though the rain call kept us from being on the
Quad, the event was still really fun," said sophomore
Dani Dutta. "All the performances were great and I love
being able to sing along with some of the a cappella
groups."
Dance clubs and a cappella groups kept the
Homecoming mood upbeat with their performances.
Mosaic Dance Team included a dance routine with
children from the Harrisonburg community, while Exit
245 sang a mash-up of three hit songs. A group of men
from Student Ambassadors performed their popular a
cappella act as the Exit 247 B Flat Project.
While Sunset in Godwin did not provide an actual
sunset, the performances throughout the evening kept
the audience entertained. /
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taJigatingcompetition // University alumni, faculty, staff
and parents participated in the fourth annual tailgating
competition before Saturdays game. Each tailgate site had
one entry and was assigned a judging time. The judging
criteria consisted of creativity, amount of purple and gold,
participants' spirit, incorporation of the "Under the Big Top"
theme and overall school spirit.
The judges picked first, second and third-place winners in
both the spirit competition and the entree competition. First-
place winners received a banner and a $50 gift card to the
bookstore. Three tailgates also received honorable recognition
from the judges.
Alumni participants ranged from class of 1977 all the way to
class of 2009, adding to the Duke pride prevalent throughout
Homecoming Week. //
Redshirt sophomore tailback Scott Noble
attempts to take ttie football down ttie field as a
University of Villanova Wildcat tries to stop him.
The Dukes lost to Villanova. 27-0, in its first shutout
defeat at home in 19 years,
photo// lesliehaase
top left:
Standing on the sidelines, the line
judge Vi'aits for the Villanova University
center to spike the ball. Two turnovers
by freshman Justin Thorpe resulted in
two Villanova scores,
photo //lesliehaase
The Mozaic Dance Club breaks it
down at Sunset in Godwin. Mozaic
members held a dance workshop
for children and offered them a
chance to showcase what they'd
learned before the dance club's
performance,
photo //amygwaltney
.^foliage
With each new season throughout the year came a new look
around campus. Homecoming Week in October coincided with lower
temperatures, and the Facilities Management Department responded
by sprucing up the beds around campus with cold-weather plants.
Pansies replaced the annual flowers such as impatients and geraniums,
incorporating purple and gold into the campus' landscaping.
Along with the replacement of new flowers and plants, the Facilities
Management Department turned and added new mulch to help the new
plants flourish. According to John Ventura, assistant director of landscaping
operations, the department also converted to more sustainable beds for
the plant varieties and converted beds to provide for longer lasting plants,
allowing for fewer change outs and less watering.
The Facilities Management Department consisted of two teams of 25
employees. The horticulture team took care of the flowers, bushes, mulch
and greenery throughout campus, while the other team cared for the turf
and athletic fields.
The mixture of new plants, fresh mulch, and the changing colors of
leaves and plants provided for a calming and beautiful sight to see. With
the perfect timing of Homecoming Week and the changing of seasons,
the landscaping team created a fall atmosphere throughout campus for
all to enjoy. //
features liTl
homecomingstepshow
*^TEru
ANNUAL PERFORMANCE
SHOWCASED MULTICULTURAL TALENT
With synchronized
motions, members of
Alpha Phi Alpha receive
approval from the
audience and win first
place among fraternities.
The group took six
weeks to develop the
winning script and step
routine, with senior
Dominique Scott named
■'stepmaster" as the
mastermind behind
much of the routine.
photo // katielyvers
i
\
caitlincrumpton // writer
erformers' hands and feet formed the rhythm, their bodies
flowing in precise movements with gestures that presented
an attitude of determination and an undeniable swagger of
confidence that could only be described as stepping.
The Center for Multicultural Student Services (CMSS) joined with
the Intercultural Greek Council the evening of Oct. 16 to put on the
annual Homecoming Step Show for students and alumni. The step show
represented the multicultural fraternities and sororities on campus.
Eight chapters performed, giving the audience a taste of each fraternity
and sorority's history, while pro\'iding a nights worth of entertainment.
Each organization incorporated a theme into its performance, which
involved props and costumes. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., won the
show by basing its theme off the concept of McDonalds and performing
as "McDelta" toy action figures.
"When coming up with themes, you always have to think of what is
going to entertain the audience and how to best portray your message in
the little time you have," said senior Jerrica Browder, president of the Deltas.
Judges crowned Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the winning
fraternity, awarding the Alphas and the Deltas each a cash prize of $1,000.
"Our fraternity will use the money to fund Chapter Programming,
which includes community service projects, book scholarships and other
miscellaneous costs," said senior Brandon Brown, president of the Alphas.
The judges were selected based on the opinions of the chapter
members, including members of Fraternity and Sorority Life,
Multictiltural Recruitment, the Office for Equal Opportunity, and
Career and Academic Planning.
Judges used specific criteria in their decisions, including how the
groups entered and exited the stage, the creativity of group members'
wardrobes, crowd participation and overall performance. Mike
Andrews, a '98 alumnus who also earned his master's at the university in
2000, hosted the show.
Preparation for the step show took extensive time and commitment.
Most of the organizations began practicing over the summer and
continued to practice daily until the show.
CMSS was responsible for finding a DJ and an emcee, selling tickets
two to three weeks prior to the show, and promoting the event,
according to Trey Lewis, associate director of CMSS.
The step show gave the organizations an opportunity to showcase
their talent, as well as a way to represent their chapters in a positive
light. It allowed for each fraternity and sorority to demonstrate
the positive qualities their members brought to campus and the
surrounding community.
"We are a community service-based organization whose motto is
sisterhood, scholarship, and service," said Browder. "We want the
community' to know that service comes first, then entertainment and fun."
The Homecoming Step Show was more than just an enjoyable cultural
experience; it was a way for these chapters to educate the community
about the diversity and creativity of each organization.
78//thebluestone2010
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As the student body grew, so did the presence of a wider range
of ethnicities and cultures, creating the need for the Center of
Multicultural Student Services (CMSS).
The office was originally referred to as the Office of Minority
Student Affairs, changing its name to CMSS in 1993. But CMSS'
mission had been consistent throughout the years.
"We work to heighten diversity awareness on campus while
educating constituents," said Trey Lewis, associate director of
CMSS. "We have large scale programming such as the Martin
Luther King Celebration, the Homecoming Step Show [and] a
Native American Program, in addition to a Student Leadership
Component, which oversees 28 different student organizations."
Two primary programs consisted of Experiential Learning
Trips, which gave students an opportunity to travel to different
destinations and interact with different cultures, and a Multicultural
Attache Program, where CMSS students were placed within
resident halls to discuss diversity with first-year students. The
conversations with first-years allowed the residents to gain insight
into other ethnicities and talk about issues that they would not
normally find themselves discussing.
CMSS also partnered with the Office of Admissions to host
programs such as Take a Look Day and Prospective Students
Weekend, in an effort to attract a more diverse pool of applicants
to the university.
Wearing patriotic gear, members
of Zeta Phi Beta finisin tlieir
performance by raising the
sorority's symbol. The women
tool< second place to Delta
Sigma Theta.
i .li. iu //■ l<atielyvers
Performing in military attire,
members from Alpha Kappa Alpha
(AKA) perform at the step show.
Aside from this event, AKA was
involved in Adopt-A-Highway,
AKA Coat Day, AKAdemic Study
Hall and the annual Mr. and Mrs.
Enchantment Pageant,
photo // katielyvers
features //79
nevvbaseballvsoftballcomplex
A 7-foot tall war
memorial stands at the
entrance of Memorial
Stadium, featuring
emblems representing
ttie five brancties of
the armed services on
one side and names of
fallen soldiers on the
reverse. On Veterans
Day, the community
dedicated the stadium
and honored veterans in
a ceremony at the new
complex.
photo/Zbrlttanyjones
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amandacaskey // writer
NEW SPORTS
COMPLEX OFFERED
PLAYERS SPECIAL
AMENITIES
// V^ lay ball!"
H^^ The baseball and softball teams got
I a fresh start in a new, state-of-the-art
complex at Memorial Hall. The new stadium was
called one of the best facilities in the Colonial Athletics
Association (CAA), according to David Biancamano,
director of athletics development.
Both fields were lighted and had separate press boxes
designed to be technologically up-to-date for broadcast
and Internet interviews. Inside Memorial Hall, facilities
included new locker rooms with wooden lockers, coaches'
offices, a lounge area for meetings or studying, two tunnel
hitting cages, a sports medicine area, and a cardio training
and weight room.
These new amenities were meant to help athletes with
their busy schedules by providing them with the necessary
training and equipment in one place.
"For our programs here, and when you compare it to
the CAA, you talk about having one of the best facilities
in terms of the playing surfaces and then one of the best
areas where teams can work out, they can study, they can
meet and they can prepare for games," said Biancamano,
who added that the need for lighting was one of the major
reasons for the new complex.
According to Deputy Athletics Director Geoff Polglase,
the lighting feature would allow for the scheduling of
night games, which he believed would increase home
game attendance and decrease the number of classes
missed by athletes.
"We have certainly known for a number of years that we
wanted to address a number of our facilities on campus
and that we wanted to improve our facilities for baseball
and Softball," said Polglase. "In both cases, where the
facilities are located and the fact that they have lights
automatically increases the opportunity for us to really
promote the games and attendance."
Both of the old stadiums' proximity to the highway
prevented them from being lit.
The Athletics Department and the university developed
separate master plans for changes and construction to
occur on campus. According to Polglase, plans for a new
baseball and softball complex just fell into place.
Construction began in November 2008 and was
expected to be completed in December 2009 so the teams
could start practicing in the new facility before their
seasons started.
The university purchased Harrisonburg High School and
the surrounding 27-acre property in 2006, which included
athletic fields and Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The baseball facility, still known as Veterans Memorial
Stadium, was built on the site of the old stadium, which
had been constructed in 1948. A new monument marking
the entrance of the complex honored fallen heroes who
had served in the military.
According to Win Hunt, director of Facilities Planning
and Construction, the total facility cost was approximately
$8.6 million and was funded from the university's
auxiliary funds. Despite the high costs of construction, the
economic recession and subsequent budget cuts had no
effect on the building process of the complex.
"The time frame and schedule we [were] on [were] the
ones initially established," said Polglase, which meant
everything was in place for the baseball and softball teams
to begin their season with a bang in their
new complex. //
80//thebluestone2010
The new complex seated 1,200
spectators for baseball and 500
for Softball. Construction began
in November of 2008 and lasted
about a year,
photo //brittanyjones
Memorial Hall is the new home to
the university's baseball and softball
teams as well as the Harrisonburg
Turl<s. The stadium replaced the
1970s-style fields that were located
near 1-81.
photo/Zbrittanyjones
bytheS^^
days construction was
expected to last
trte^
$8,600,000 I
total facility i
cost I
$200,000
cost of
■ naming
privileges
for baseball
locker room
NUMBER OF
YEARS THE
ORIGINAL
STADIUM WAS
IN USE
500
# of chairbacks
tal seats
features //81
rumbledownunder
LOCAL ARTISTS
AND MUSICAL
GROUPS
COMPETED FOR
RECOGNITION
colleencallery// writer
As the first band warmed up, toes were
already tapping. Decorative vinyl records
dangled from the ceiling just above
students' heads as they trickled into Taylor Down
Under (TDU) for the second annual Rumble
Down Under show. In a battle-of-the-bands
style concert, nine acts competed for the title of
"Rumble Master" and the opportunity to headline
their own show put on by 80 One Records, a
component of the University Program Board
(UPB).
Rumble Down Under was the start of a new
direction for 80 One Records. Last fall the show
went by the name "Record Deal Rumble" and
acted as a competition for student bands or artists
to compete for a record deal with 80 One Records,
the university's former student-run record label,
through a series of elimination rounds.
"The event was originally intended to create a
fun program for students to attend and make the
decision for who 80 One should sign to the label
more interactive," said junior Jenn Steinhardt,
director of 80 One Records.
In an effort to meet UPB's mission of providing
events that benefited students, 80 One Records
shifted from signing and recording artists to
providing more shows and music events on
campus throughout the year
"Since 80 One Records will no longer sign artists
and record, we thought it was only fair to rework
our annual event," said Steinhardt.
Rumble Down Under engaged students at
the show by encouraging them to vote for their
favorite performance by placing a ballot in one
of nine boxes as the show went on. Many came
with the intention of supporting a friend, but
others enjoyed hearing new music and discoveriiig
new talent. The atmosphere was relaxed and
friendly as friends mingled, grabbed a bite of fre^ "
food and enjoyed the live music. UPB's graduate •
assistant, Lindsey Mitchell, counted more than 100 •
attendees at the beginning of the show, estimating *
many more as the night went on. . /
"There is a good flow," said sophomore Emily
Grochowski, who also worked for UPB. "People
filter through as different bands play. [The bands]
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are really diverse. It's a great mLx."
Each artist brought a different energy
to the stage that reverberated through the
audience. The first band. Lights in the Fog,
was reminiscent of upbeat Incubus-like
guitar and reggae-inspired hooks with a
soulful female vocal twist. Other students
played quirky acoustic songs about boat
shoes and hand sanitizer that got the crowd
laughing, while mellow blues songs brought
a calmer atmosphere in between other pop-
and rock-inspired bands.
"I thought TDU was more for poetry
jams," said junior Evan Clinthorne. "It's
nice to know there's real stuff here too."
While TDU's typical events attracted
a number of students. Rumble Down
Under was able to offer a source of free
.entertainment to another dimension of the
student body.
In addition to audience votes, four formal
judges made the decision, including two
music industry professors, loe Taylor
and Mickey Glago; UPB's coordinator,
Carrie Martin; and the director of 80 One
Records, Steinhardt. While the judges used
a checklist of criteria for each performance,
Steinhardt explained the job was more
difficult than just adding up scores.
"There is a balance between raw talent
and stage presence," said Steinhardt.
"You have to take into account the whole
performance, from audience connection to
the cohesion within the band."
Ultimately, Stay At Home Greg
was crowned the winner, earning the
prestigious title of "Rumble Master" and its
own show sponsored by UPB on Nov. 6.
"We didn't expect to win," said
sophomore Robb Safko, leader singer of
Stay At Home Greg. "So it exceeded our
expectations and felt great for all of us." //
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Acoustic soloist
freshman James Orrigo
does his best to win over
the audience. His music
was similar to singer-
songwriter Jason Mraz.
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Overjoyed, Stay at
Home Greg accepts the
winning prize of Rumble
Down Under. The group
formed during the
members' freshman
year at the university.
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robbsafko // sophomore
vocals&guitar // stayathomegreg
how did you guys get started?
"Paul and I met at the first open mic night dur-
ing freshnnan orientation. We both performed
separately and were impressed with one another
Then I found Stew [Sheerwood] on bass living in
the same dorm early [freshman] yean [We] had a
different lead guitar player named Wes Tilghman
and while recording the EP [Playing for Fireflies],
Wes dropped out of JMU and [Michael] Jeffers
filled the void perfectly."
how would you describe your sound?
"Fast-paced acoustic rock with strong and
passionate vocals and modern guitar lead parts."
what if you could only use three words?
"Groovy, funky, fresh."
what distinguishes your band from other
local bands?
"We like to have fun with our stuff and not get
caught up in the whole scene or try and take
ourselves so seriously"
what is your favorite song to play?
"'Half Afloat,' a song soon to be recorded on our
next CD, because it is fast and during the bridge
me and drummer [Jones] get to yell 'WOOOO!'"
was this your first big show?
"This was one of the biggest shows we have
■played thus far at JMU. It was a whole lot of fun
playing for an audience of 1 00 people cheering
and smiling at you."
how did it feel to win rumble down under?
"It was an amazing feeling. Everyone in the band
has participated in other battle of the bands in
prior bands and this was the first one any of us
had won."
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tourguides
LEADING
the WAY
TOUR GUIDES MADE
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
ON PROSPECTIVE
STUDENTS
maryclairejones // writer
u
r m ! M! U! Duuuuukes!" was heard
■ throughout campus. If a student
^^ saw an arm-waving, purple polo-
wearing student being tailed by a group of
wide-eyed high schoolers, it was a safe bet
they would soon hear the infamous cheer.
Students who wore the purple polo knew
they had earned the honor. Aside from
rigorous training (see sidebar), new Student
Ambassadors (SAs) were given a 38-page tour
manual containing all the information they
needed to know.
Tours began in either Sonner Hall or
Festival, and hit campus hot spots like
Huffman Hall, Taylor Down Under, the
Warren Post Office, the Quad, and at least one
academic building.
Major talking points for tour guides included
resident life, on-campus activities, academics,
campus food and campus safety. The anxiety
of speaking in front of a crowd and having to
memorize so much material may have seemed
like a lot to handle, but SAs loved their jobs.
"I like talking about JMU, and I want to
make other people love it as much as I do,"
said junior Kristin Alexander. "It's not a paid
position— you definitely do it for the love of
the school."
Senior Allie Weissberg, president of SA,
agreed. "I think it's really cool that we get to
be one of the first impressions a prospective
student has on the university," she said.
Depending on the tour, those first
impressions were often quite remarkable.
"I was giving a tour one day that was pretty
standard until we reached the Quad," said
junior Stevanna Hochenberger. "Five mimes
were standing in front of Wilson doing some
street performing for people passing by. As I
walked closer with my tour, these kids started
to act out what I was saying. They acted out
the tunnels, the kissing rock and more as I told
my group all about the Quad. They definitely
gave my tour a JMU experience that they will
never forget."
Junior Katie Gordon also had her fair
share of unusual tour experiences. During a
segment near Carrier Library, Gordon realized
someone had dumped a bottle of dish soap
into the new fountain outside Burruss Hall.
"Bubbles were flying everywhere and there
were actually students in the fountain playing
in the bubbles like it was a bath or something,"
said Gordon. "One of the little kids from my
group actually asked his mom if he could join
them."
On a more personal level, many SAs relished
the opportunity to talk to prospective students
and get to know them better. SAs stressed
continuing communication with students in
their tour groups.
"When we walk past the post office, I always
point out my mailbox and say that if anyone
sends me a letter, I'll write them back," said
Alexander, who ended up getting a tangible
thank-you for her hard work.
"At the end of one tour, a grandma was
talking to me, and asked for my address," said
Alexander. "I gave it to her,
[and] three days later, a huge
batch of cookies showed up
in my mailbox with a note
attached saying how much she
enjoyed the tour."
Dressed in purple and yellow,
junior Katie Baker introduces
a group of prospective
students to Newman Lake.
Several information sessions
and student-led tours were
offered each month to provide
high school students with an
opportunity to explore the
university's campus.
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applying to be an
ambassador
Tour guide sophomore Drew Savage shows his group
the sundiai, as sophomore Megan Crawford iooks on.
The sundial was donated by the secret society, INS, and
was a popular sight on campus tours,
photo// sarahwink
Standing in front of Wilson Hall, sophomores Drew Savage and
Megan Crawford inform their group about the academic buildings
and residence halls located on the Quad. During October, an open
house was offered for each college, so that the prospective students
could learn about the academics in the major they hoped to pursue.
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Students knew it was not the average application process when
the president of Student Ambassadors (SA) said some of her favorite
applications were three-dimensional. The application for SAs was
known around campus to be very competitive.
"We're not looking for one set type of person," said senior Allie
Weissberg, president of SA. "Every person that applies brings
something new, different and unique to the table. We want real people
that love JMU."
The semester-long process started out with a rigorous application,
complete with short answers, fill in the blanks, essays and a personal
statement. The personal statement held a great amount of pressure,
because it provided the applicants with a chance to make an
impression.
"My favorite one was when someone made the soundtrack to their
life and wrote an explanation for how each song made up who they
are," said Weissberg.
The next stage was a group interview, and then finally an individual
interview. Applicants were notified in the spring whether they were
accepted, but just like everything else in SA, not in the traditional way.
Applicants were surprised in the middle of the night with a sign of
acceptance on their apartment or dorm room door.
"I was a freshman when I applied, so I didn't completely know what
Ambassadors was about," said sophomore Claire Austin. "But because
of the extensive application process, I knew that the fact I got in meant
that my college experience was about to get a whole lot better."
This difficult application process was part of what gave the
organization its prestige, but it didn't compare to the rigorous new-
member period that awaited them. The tour guide's training process
included information sessions to learn what to say; a comprehension
tour, which walked them through possible tour routes; and shadowing
two tours run by current SAs. However, the major focus of the
first eight weeks of the spring semester was about getting them
acclimated to the organization.
"I realized how much more Ambassadors do than just give tours,"
said Austin. "It's what we're most known for, but we do a lot more
than that." //
lisamees //writer
features //85
ghosthunter
RffiRNOKMAL AC I IVI
GHOST HUNTERS
SEARCHED CAMPUS
FOR HIDDEN SPIRITS
chloemulliner// writer
Huddled around their ghost hunting tools, nearly
100 students followed ghost hunter Thomas
Durant through campus. They trekked from the
Festival Ballroom down to the Wilson Bell Tower with the
hopes of picking up paranormal activity.
"What we are looking for is any atmospheric
phenomena, luminous anomalies, [or] unexplainable
audio and experiences," said Durant, prior to the ghost hunt.
The students were separated into groups and given a
device to detect paranormal activity.
"He had a whole bunch of equipment like
magnetometers and thermometers," said junior Kelley Curry.
Other devices used were electromagnetic signals
and voice recorders. Those who used recorders asked
questions to possible ghosts and allowed 15 to 30 seconds
for a response, as advised by Durant.
After the ghost hunt, the groups gathered back at
Festival Ballroom to check the results. Only one group
had signs of paranormal activity that they had picked up
on a tape recorder.
"The students said 'Thanks for your time and there
was a deep breath that sounded just like the ones on the
videos we heard during the presentation," said sophomore
Natalie Hamlin, who listened to the recording.
None of the group members claimed hearing the breath
at the time of its occurrence — only after they played the
tape did they hear the breathing noise. It was a situation
that happened all the time in the field, according to Durant.
Prior to the ghost hunt, Durant gave a presentation
titled "Investigation: America & Para-101 Introduction."
As the TV editor and field producer of SyFy's "Ghost
Hunters," Durant had ample experience with the
supernatural. He explained how his childhood experience
growing up in a haunted house led him to his interest in
paranormal activity and the official title of "Paranormal
Investigator."
"This becomes the field that finds you," said Durant,
joking about his experiences during his investigations,
which involved feeling and hearing paranormal presences.
Durant began by labeling the many different
definitions of ghosts.
"I think they are energy that is manifested into what
we think resembles a person," said Durant. Other
definitions included "the soul of a dead person,"
"residual electromagnetic energy," and "the soul of a
passed sentient being."
Once he had discussed all the background elements of
ghosts and investigations, such as rules and equipment,
Durant revealed the evidence he had gathered in his
work since 2001. He showed several pictures of shadow^'
figures captured in haunted areas and played electronic
voice phenomena (EVP) that were captured on audio
recordings.
Durant presented information and evidence on five
famous hauntings in which he had the opportunity to
investigate, which included the Queen Mary, Alcatraz
Prison, Stanley Hotel, Waverly Hills Sanatorium and the
Linda Vista Hospital.
Durant played audio clips from the Queen Mary,
a luxury liner during the 1930s that later served as
transport vessel for prisoners of war during World War II.
Accordingly to legend, a young girl named Jackie died in
the pool room and her ghost still haunts the area.
One paranormal investigator recorded a 15-minute
conversation with Jackie in the pool room as she
responded, "You're not my uncle!" Twenty years later,
paranormal investigators recorded another conversation
with a young girl in the same location. Police audio
analysts studied the two separate recordings and matched
the two voices as the same person, a phenomenon that
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Durant referred to as the "Holy Grail" of the paranormal world.
Durant's presentation left students with differing opinions on
paranormal activity. Some became more skeptical, while others'
beliefs were confirmed.
"I am a skeptic about the paranormal, but I do find it fascinating
to watch and hear things about the paranormal," said freshman
Christina Gallegos. "I love a good scare!"
"The fact that he brought a lot of evidence to the table — he
seemed like a guy that takes his job seriously," said freshman
Nathan Sleighen "I don't think he'd bring anything fake."
"The presentation confirmed my belief in ghosts," said junior
Alexis Wu. "It was more informative than scary."
Durant described the crowd as one of the best audiences he'd
ever had. He showed interest in returning again the next year and
advised students on how to begin a ghost hunting club on campus.
Thirty people stayed after the presentation to sign up for
more information from Durant on ways to start a ghost hunting
committee. Even students like Wu and Gallegos, who didn't sign
up, expressed interest in the idea.
Gallegos said, "It would be a phenomenal experience to
have JMU form a ghost hunting group so its own students can
investigate ghosts." //
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87
singwiththephantom
w.
SINGERS HAD THE OPPORTUNI"
TO ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS
y\
Award-winning singer and actor,
Franc D'Ambrosio performs
one of fiis Broadway hits for
an audience at Wilson Hall.
D'Ambrosio was working on a
new show called "I'll Be Seeing
You," a Bronx boy's musical •-^-
perspective on World War II.
photo //katiely vers ,
juliacramer// writer
n Friday, Oct. 30, a phantom visited the university. Franc
D'Ambrosio, who earned the title of the "World's Longest
Running Phantom," had performed the musical more than
3,000 times. For a packed Wilson Hall, he sang a melody of "Phantom
of the Opera" songs and a "Broadway" selection, which included classics
like "Les Miserables" as well as music from his role in the "Godfather III."
D'Ambrosio had been touring the nation for two years and the
university's American Choral Directors Association (ACDC) had the
opportunity to bring him to campus for students and the community.
D'Ambrosio was able to help 10 singers from the area during a master
class he held the night before. Students auditioned by sending in a CD
with two contrasting styles of music. One had to be from "Phantom,"
but the other could be anything the singer wanted. In the end,
D'Ambrosio accepted all 10 of the vocal performers who applied.
Freshman Mattia D'Affuso, a vocal performance major, was one of
the few who took the opportunity. While D'Ambrosio only worked with
each performer individually for 20 minutes, D'Affuso was still impressed.
"I got so much from him in such .short time," he said. During the class,
D'Ambrosio also "really emphasized acting the song and thinking of
speaking the word while singing instead of just singing."
D'Affuso was able to use what he learned the night of the performance
when hi .iic; with Brianna Galligan, 19, from Shenandoah
Conservatory, was given the opportunity to sing the final number of the
night, "All I Ask of You." Before he introduced D'Affuso, D'Ambrosio
described the students from the master class as "some of the nicest,
polite and talented people [he had] met in a very long time."
ACDC students who volunteered as ushers were as excited to see
D'Affuso perform as they were to see D'Ambrosio.
"Mattia is a vocal performance major, and he also has a supporting
role in the opera, "Carmen," and he is only a freshman," said
sophomore Ryan Olson.
After the show, D'Affuso was all smiles as he gushed about the
performance.
"It was great, everything went great!" D'Affuso said. "Franc is really
personable, really nice and great to work with."
Senior Briana Calhoun, a vocal music education major, was excited to
hear music from the "Phantom of the Opera" sung live.
"I'm really excited to see [D'Ambrosio] cause I'm a singer," said
Calhoun. "I've seen the movie and I'm very familiar with the story. I like
all the music from the show."
D'Ambrosio's musical selections were intermixed with his own
anecdotes about his experiences on Broadway <md his very Italian family.
He described growing up in the Bronx in an Italian bakery, which he
joked made him and his family the best smelling family on the block.
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Morgan McDowell
takes advice from Franc
D'Ambroslo during the
master class held for the
competition applicants.
D'Ambrosio had been
nominated for a National
Theatre Award.
photo/Zkatieiyvers
Gazing into each other's eyes, Grayson Owen and Brianna
Galligan perform the roles of Christine and Raoul. Galligan
was one of two vocal students selected to sing with
D'Ambrosio and received season tickets to the JMU Encore
Series, which D'Ambrosio's show was a part of.
photo //katiely vers
D'Ambrosio also mentioned that his musical experiences began when he snuck into
the Penn Hotel ballroom to practice on the baby grand piano. He would also slyly
listen to Broadway rehearsals by telling the theatre doorinen that his father was a
substitute light technician.
Getting a part in "Phantom of the Opera" was unexpected for D'Ambrosio. He
was auditioning for the musical "Miss Saigon" when producers told him that he was
auditioning for the wrong show, suggesting instead a new musical coming over from
London. Although D'Ambrosio was underprepared for the audition — he wrote lyrics on his
arms so he wouldn't forget them — he got the role and spent six years on Broadway playing the
Phantom of the Opera.
The audience had a real Halloween treat as they listened to D'Ambrosio's Broadway
melodies and the tales of his time spent as the Phantoin.
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when and how did you start singing?
started singing as a little kid because I would
always hear my little brother sing and I wanted to
be able to sing too. I did not get serious about
singing until my sophomore year in high school."
what made you want to audition?
"I wasn't originally going to send in my application
and CD because it was the beginning of the
school year and I had so many other new things
to think about as a freshman. But then I decided
that I should try and not waste the opportunity.
Once I found out that I was getting a master
class with him I was so ecstatic. He's an amazing
performer."
how much did you rehearse before the
performance? were you nervous?
"1 did not know the lyrics well at the master class,
nor had I taken the time to really work on the
song because I did not expect to get It at all. But
after I found out I had to perform it at the concert
I ran home to practice nonstop. I was definitely
nervous throughout the whole thing but then I just
got on stage and was able to feed off of Brianna
[Galligan] and put on a good performance."
what was the best part of the experience?
"The best part of the whole experience was
developing a friendship with Franc as we worked
together. By the end of the night he was cracking
jokes and laughing with me and Brianna, which
was just great because it made me feel really
comfortable."
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runs
for a
R EASO N
5K RUNS
RAISED MONEV
FOR VARIOUS
CHARITIES
jenniferbeers // writer
Whether training for a triathlon or looking for a fun
form of exercise, 5K runs on campus provided
something for everyone. They were used as
fundraisers for projects or philanthropies, including the
Alternative Break Program (ABP) and Habitat for Humanity.
ABP's second annual 5K run, held on Sept. 1 9, started at the
Festival Lawn with 249 participants. Some people trained for
the event, but others opted to walk the 3.1 miles. A few runners
were members of the Triathlon Club and received community
service points and funds from University Recreation Center
(UREC) in return for participating in the student groups
fundraiser.
"The turnout was a tremendous success, thanks to a lot of
hard work with publicity," said senior Danielle Longchamps,
ABP's 5K coordinator. "We targeted community members as
well as students in our publicity initiatives."
All of the profits from the run went to offset the costs of
future ABP flying trips, which ranged from volunteering
at an orphanage in Honduras to clearing trails in northern
California.
The day started around 5 a.m. with volunteers picking up
Mr. J's bagel donations for breakfast, making sure Aramark
breakfast donations were set up, setting up signs and posters
to direct participants to the registration tables, and setting up
the raffle table. These volunteers included ABP executive board
members, local high school students, several Circle K members
and volunteers who received credit for their classes.
Prizes for the top place runners included $25 gift certificates
to the bookstore. Touch of Earth and Franklin's Cafe.
"A lot of work went in to obtaining over $500 worth of
prizes for top runners, raffle prizes, and food donations that
I obtained from local businesses," said Longchamps. "It is a
part of my personal philosophy that local businesses should
give back to the community and donate to charitable causes,
especially something like the ABP which helps students not
only serve communities but develop their own commitment to
community service and becoming active citizens."
Habitat for Humanity held its 5K run on Saturday, Oct. 24,
with a total of 20 participants. The proceeds benefited the
nonprofit organization, which was devoted to getting rid of
poverty locally and worldwide. The race started and ended in
front of Festival.
"We decided to do a 5K last year when cleaning out our
closet," said senior Amanda Wilkins, vice president for Habitat
Contestants in the Homecoming 5K race
toward the finish line. Participants paid $15
on the day of the race or $12 if they pre-
registered, which included a free T-shirt for
the first 75 participants who signed up.
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for Humanity. "We found a whole box of shirts that said annual
5K Homerun. So we ran with the idea and started planning at
the end of last year."
Putting their plan into motion, they asked Habitat for
Humanity members to assist in putting the 5K together.
"We had to get a committee together to direct people the
day off, we had to make arrows and signs, and we had to get
sponsors [for] T-shirts," said senior Torie Eberle, president for
the university's Habitat for Humanity chapter.
Proceeds from the 5K totaled $300, which Eberle considered a
success. But she also acknowledged there were some obstacles,
especially "getting people interested in running." Eberle
attributed the low number of participants to the high number of
5Ks held in October.
But whether the crowd of runners was large or small, 5Ks
offered students a quick workout for a great cause. //
Determined, runners
pass UREC as they
follow the course of the
Homecoming 5K. This
was the 14th year the 5K
was held.
photo //amygwaltney
Warming up their
muscles, senior Mary
Monk and junior Kristen
Lenihan stretch before
the beginning of the
race. A 5K held on
Halloween encouraged
participants to dress up.
plioto // heidicampbell
bethechange
MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
WERE AWARDED FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE
allieconroy //writer
ince the birth of the university in 1908, its
members strongly demonstrated James ■
Madison's belief that knowledge was the
power that enabled citizens to change the world. The
Be the Change Award was launched in March 2006
in recognition of the students, professors, alumni
and donors who shifted their knowledge into action
for the betterment of society, according to Martha
Graham, coordinator of Be the Change. The award
was given across the categories of arts & culture,
athletics, citizenship, economy, education, energy,
global affairs, healthcare and sustainability. //
maryslade // education // 2006
Mary Slade, a professor in the College of Education, was committed
to teaching students firsthand about the importance of community
outreach and relief Slade led the university's first relief trip in 2005
to the Gulf Region following the devastation of hurricanes Rita
and Katrina, and arranged trips to West Virginia, California and
Tennessee to provide relief following other natural disasters.
Slade became involved in a more sustained volunteerism effort
in 2008 with the private international humanitarian organization
Aid for the World. Slade and her students worked to reverse the low
standard of living caused by historic poverty in McDowell County,
WVa., an effort spread over five trips in 2008 and 2009.
"[We] work with the community and individual families to rebuild
hope and restore a quality of life that every American is entitled to-
clean water, food, work, a safe home, good health and an education,"
said Slade.
Alumni, family members and high school students joined
university students, with 35 to 55 people on each trip. Some
volunteers returned two to six times, and others went on to work for
the Peace Corps, America Corps and Teach for America. //
joannegabbin // arts&education // 2006
A writer ever since she was a girl, Joanne Gabbin developed her
love of poetry in college. Since then, she had written poems and
books and produced anthologies that educated her students about
African American poetry at the university as well as around the
country.
Some of Gabbins most notable accomplishments were her
Furious Flower conferences, held in 1994 and 2004, which
celebrated African American poetry from the past 50 years.
Gabbin was the executive director of the Furious Flower Poetry
Center at the university, which was established in 2005, as well
as a literature professor in the English department. She had been
teaching for 40 years — 23 at the university. Her role as an activist
and teacher of African American poetry and her many literary
contributions led to her induction into the Literary Hall of Fame
for Writers of African Descent in 2005.
"I have been able to teach students not only about literature, but
something about life and how they can be inspired by literature
and how they take what they learn in books and inspire others,"
said Gabbin. //
danieldowney // sustainability // 2007
An alumnus himself Daniel Downey recognized the great
importance of undergraduate research. He sought outside
funding in the late 1980s, writing a grant that brought the
National Science Foundation's Research Experiences for
Undergraduates program to the university. For 20 years, the
program had given university and high school students the
opportunity to do paid chemistry research during the summers.
Downey, an avid outdoorsman, wanted his students to focus
on environmental research with chemistry applications. They
had done long-term ecosystem studies, as well as research on
environmental pollutants including "liming" of local streams, a
process where limestone was introduced at the top of a stream to
mitigate the effects of acid rain.
Some of Downey's research with his students had been
recognized nationally, and he worked hard each year to ensure
that students had these research opportunities.
"I wouldn't do this if it wasn't for the students," said Downey.
Undergraduate research in other math and science
departments had also opened up as a result of Downey's
efforts, making the university one of the few that enabled many
undergraduate students to partake in research. II
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debrasutton // healthcare // 2007
Debra Sutton's strong interest in disease prevention led her to organize a
summer study abroad program to South Africa, a country with the highest
rate of HIV/ AIDS than any other place in the world. According to Sutton,
30 percent of students at the University of Western Cape had HIV or AIDS.
Interested in educating students about the problem, Sutton and her
students interacted with people living with HIV/ AIDS, ranging from babies
to young adults. They listened to presentations, went on tours of clinics,
hospitals and nurseries, and participated in research related to HIV/AIDS.
Despite the devastation, Sutton's students were able to realize a sense of
hope for the disease.
Sutton had also taken students to Greece in 1998 with a health behavior
change focus and to Trinidad and Tobago in 2004 and 2005 with a HIV/
AIDS focus.
"They learn so much more about their own thoughts, their values and
their attitudes," said Sutton.
Many students who went on these trips also volunteered for the Peace
Corps and other nongovernment organizations such as 25:40, which
helped babies orphaned from the effects of HIV/ AIDS. Sutton stressed that
her students understand that "everything is connected"— their actions and
behavior ultimately had the ability to affect everyone. II
V
Judith Flohr, a kinesiology professor,
teaches her philosophy of self-confidence to a
captivated classroom. "If you have confidence
in your physical self," explained Flohr, "then
that confidence will make an impact on your
self esteem and all other aspects of your
being, including your emotional health and
cognitive ability,"
photo // brittanyjones
judithfiohr // athletics // 2006
Kinesiology professor Judith Flohr built oil"
the legacy of two former facult)' members,
Lee Morrison and Patricia Bruce, with her
i: development of The Morrison-Bruce Center for
the Promotion of Physical Activity for Girls and
Women (MBC). The center's first event occurred
-Ivin 2004, but was not officially named until 2006.
"Both of these women [Morrison and Bruce]
devoted their careers to expanding the competitive
athletic or physical activity opportunities for
women at JMU, in the state, region, nation and the
world," said Flohr.
Flohr continued their mission by working to
encourage women and girls to engage in physical
activity and learn about health issues that affected
them. Donors had already given $325,000 to
the Center's endowment, according to William
McAnulty, the director of development for Science,
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM).
jy "The programming provided by the MBC has
■helped hundreds of women and girls enhance their
physical well-being, which has enhanced their self
confidence," said Flohr. //
Enthusiastic about their collection
of more than 600 bras. Professor
Debra Sutton and her students
pose for a picture before distributing
the undergarments to vi^omen living
in rural areas of South Africa, a
donation that was a part of "Bras
Abroad - Women Supporting
Women." The fundamental garment
in Western women's wardrobes was
a luxury in a country where many
struggled with poverty,
photo //courtesy of debrasutton
features / 93
in8
Candles and letters sit
on the steps of Wilson
Hall to honor those
recognized by INS
during the fall semester.
It was unknown as to
who left the letters, part
of the society's secret .
photo«alexledford
Lurking in shadows, meeting in secret, walking
through tunnels below campus and spying on
people are all activities you might not expect
from a group of elite, involved students and faculty.
But that was the picture painted by rumors and
whispers about the university's secret society, INS.
The truth behind the rumors was that you'd never
find INS drawing attention to itself at all — members
made it a point to keep their identities secret.
"It could be anybody," said senior Eric Fries.
"There's no way to know who's in it."
The members were so secretive that many students
had never even heard of the organization, let alone
knew who the members were.
"INS? What does that mean?" said junior Zach
Pritchett.
"If it's something on campus, I have no idea what it
is," said freshman Courtney Wardwell.
"Can I phone a friend?" said freshman Casey
Crone. "If I had to guess, I would think it had to do
with sustainability."
Knowledge of the secret society was hard to come
by, but anyone who had taken a tour of campus had
heard the guide explain that INS donated the sundial
on the Quad. Beyond that, its accomplishments
generally went unnoticed. But maybe that was the
way the members wanted it.
"I heard that they don't want anyone to know who
they are or what they do because they want the focus
to be on the JMU community, not them," said senior
Tyler Conta.
The focus was on Conta when he was recognized
by INS during the fall semester. He and seven
others received letters of congratulations and
thanks from the secret society. The eight letters
were also displayed on the Wilson Hall steps, each
accompanied by a candle.
Conta woke up that morning and the letter was
sitting at the bottom of his stairs.
"I thought that INS had somehow gotten into my
house," said Conta. "I was a little freaked out."
But Conta found out later that his roommate had
moved the letter inside.
"[The] first thing I thought was, 'Why did I get
recognized?'" said Conta. "I was wondering if there
were other people who should have gotten it."
94 // thebluestone201 0
Throughout the day, Conta received congratula-
tions from his friends.
"It was a big pat on the back for a lot of things that
I never got a pat on the back for," said Conta. "It was
nice to not only get the letter but to also have people
tell me that I deserved it."
The letters also sparked curiosity about INS and
its goals. Some students wondered what else INS
did. However, senior Andrae Hash thought that
recognition was enough.
"That simple act of recognition and gratitude
will perpetuate more of that kind of behavior," said
Hash. As far as the secrecy of the group. Hash said
outside of an oath or a vow he had no clue how they
were able to be so secretive. But he didn't think that
got in the way of the group accomplishing its goals.
"You don't have to be the face of JMU to be an
agent of change," said Hash.
Although the members of the secret society
typically kept quiet, INS made sure that the efforts
of the university's students and faculty were
recognized and applauded. //
One of the only indicators of a secret
society on campus is the IN8 sundial,
situated between Keezell and
Burruss Halls. The logo was made
by INS member Russell Hammond, a
2003 alumnus,
photo// nataliewall
Senior Tyler Conta reads the letters
that acknowledge the achievements
of students, faculty and staff. INS
delivered letters to the homes of the
university members that the secret
society chose to recognize.
photo //alexledford
features //95
mikeylarrick
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STANDUP COMEDIAN MIKEY
LARRICK PERFORMED FOR
A LARGE AUDIENCE t
britnigeer// writer
One 40-minute set, Craving Cookies for sale,
and one comedian provided a night full of
laughter and entertainment during senior
Mikey Larrick's comedy show. An aspiring standup
comedian and The Breezes humor columnist, Larrick
began living out his dream to make people laugh after
competing in a standup contest his freshman year. By
the end of his sophomore year, Larrick began writing
for The Breeze, and on Nov. 9, he shared his comedic
talent in person in Grafton-Stovall Theatre.
"I have been preparing for this show since the beginning
of the school year," said Larrick. "I would write out all my
jokes and tell them to my friends for their opinions."
Tickets to Larrick's show cost $2, and the event
attracted around 250 people. Half of the money from
the show went to The Breeze, while the other half went
to Larrick. Alpha Phi sold Craving Cookies for $1
each, with proceeds going to Alpha Phi's philanthropy,
the American Heart Association.
"I went to the show to support my sorority. Alpha
Phi, and had a great time," said freshman Morgan
Seckinger. "I took a bunch of my friends with me and
we loved it. We were cracking up even after leaving
the show."
Humor came in all kincis of forms, from Larrick's
summer camp jokes to analyzing Lil Wayne's lyrics. He
also joked about Lady Gaga, tests. Snuggles, friends
96 // thebluestone201 0
how he began
Senior Mikey Larrick, the humor columnist
for The Breeze, began writing for the student
newspaper at the end of his sophomore year.
Larrick, a native of Alexandria, Va., found it
difficult to book performances throughout the
D.C. area in high school and over summer
breaks.
In college, he pursued the opportunity to
showcase his greatest talent, humor. He had
his first standup comedy show in Taylor Down
Under during his freshman year, but it was
a humor column in The Breeze that caught
his attention. Larrick submitted a piece of his
own comedic writing to the Life section editor,
and after it was edited by up to five different
editors on the staff, Larrick's comedy was first
published on Sept. 18, 2008.
Larrick wrote regularly for The Breeze, which
allowed students to recognize his name and
and his mom.
"The show was awesome and I was laughing
the whole time," said freshman John Bachman
"Larrick is really funny and I would definitely
go see him perform again."
Not only did the show prove to be a huge
hit among the audience, Larrick recorded his
performance for his first CD and had various
plans for its future.
"The CD sounds awesome, definitely
better than my expectations," said Larrick.
"Performing is a weird thing and I tend
to think I did worse than I did, but the CD
sounds great and put my fears to rest."
Unsure of the next step, he planned to either
sell the CD or give it away online within the next
year. Larrick and two of his friends had also started a
sketch group, where they wrote, videotaped and edited
sketches, and uploaded them to YouTube. Depending
on the success of the sketches, Larrick planned to
possibly put the videos on iTunes too.
Laughter filled the theatre as Larrick kept the jokes
flowing, and his entertaining performance left the
audience in high spirits. With the success of the show
behind him and a promising future ahead, Larrick
set out to continue pursuing his dream of becoming a
standup comedian. //
have someone specific to search for when
scanning the paper. Although his columns were
sometimes controversial, Larrick brought humor
to students through his writings. He performed
his first comedy show hosted by The Breeze in
April 2009, paving the way for his second show
in November that filled Grafton-Stovall Theatre to
about half-capacity with 250 audience members.
Larrick planned to continue writing his humor
column in his final semester, and pursue the
possibility of standup comedy shows in
other venues.
think doing shows is just the
coolest thing," said Larrick.
"It's my dream."//
features // 97
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'ercome addiction and make it throu
latment. The first TWLOHA T-shirt ;
ipeared at a Switchfoot concert on ,,^
lead singer John Foreman. After that
' ght, the movement took off. People ,
)m the concert went to the MySpacf
ige, sharing their stories and asking
' help and direction. The shirts starts
appearing at more concerts, including - ,
Anberlin and Paramore. J
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)nversation that had been muddled by .
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both members of University Program Board, display
To Write Love On Her Arms (TWLOHA) T-shirts for
sale. The TWLOHA T-shirts helped to promote the
organization through word of mouth,
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hen Jamie Tworkowski first wrote the title, he
, thought it sounded Hke a Fall Out Boy song.
But it became the title to something much
bigger— a nonprofit organization, To Write Love On Her
Arms (TWLOHA). As part of the organizations efforts to
raise awareness about addiction, depression and self-injury,
Tworkowski traveled across the country to tell the story
that TWLOHA grew from— the story of 19-year-old Renee.
When Tworkowski first met Renee, she had cocaine fresh
in her system and hadn't slept for 36 hours. A mutual friend
had asked Tworkowski to come with him that night to try
to help her, because although she had tried to get clean be-
fore and had been unsuccessful, she was considering trying
again. When Tworkowski and his friends finally succeeded
in getting her to a detox center, they found the center could
not take her because of the fresh cuts on her arms— she was
too much of a risk to take in. She would need to come back
in five days. So for those five days, Tworkowski and his
friends made their own detox center for her— giving her a
place to live, taking her to concerts and finding any way to
keep her safe until she could get professional help.
"1 remember coming back from work and seeing her
asleep on the couch and just being thankful that she was
safe," recalled Tworkowski.
As of the TWLOHA event in Festival on Nov. 16, Renee
- had been sober for three years,
ft. Renee agreed to allow Tworkowski to share this
story, in hopes that her pain would have a pur-
pose. Looking around the room, it was clear her
story had touched the audience. Before closing
the event, Tworkowski asked for those who
had been affected in some way by addiction,
depression or self-injury to raise their hands —
it was half of the room.
In fact, according to TWLOHAs statistics, depression
alone was so widespread that it was the third leading cause
of death among teenagers. It was also estimated that while
there were 18,000 people in the United States suffering
from depression, two out of three people didn't get help,
leading many to believe that the problem was even larger.
"It's OK, even essential that we talk about this," said
Tworkowski. "What I want you to know is those hands
don't have to be secrets." ■,
More than 30 minutes after the event, people were still
lining up for pictures and autographs, to say thank you
for coming, or to share a little bit of their own stories. To _
make sure the conversation didn't end with that night, K
sophomore Olivia Light announced a TWLOHA chapter I^T-'ji
would begin at the university in the spring semester. '""I ^...'.
"There are a lot of 'hospitals' for students suffering
with these problems, like R.E.A.C.H. [Reality Educators
Advocating Campus Health], C.A.R.E. [Campus Assault
ResponsE] and Varner [House]," said Light. "We want to be
the ambulances,' making students aware and giving them
someone to call when they don't know where to go."
It may have started as another wellness passport for
students, but it also began the "love movement" on campus,
inviting students to hope and help.
"I believe that as people, we weren't meant to live life
alone," said Tworkowski. "We need each other." //
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BEHIND THE CLOSING
OF THE TUNNELS
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for her boyfriend, she carefully went deeper into the
tunnel. A noise from behi^ startled her. She looked b,
but saw nothing. £
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the heart of the tunnel. She felt a pull on her arm and
turned toward J^m^^ker, screaming. She hadn't fou
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tunnels. The university deemed the tunnels under the ^"•"
Quad unsafe at^jmt them down, never to be used agi
'imilar myths had spread among students since the
|s under the Quad closed around the 1960s. Even
17 years later, students were still guessing the reasons
id the dosing of the tunnels.
langerous ," said junior Molly Hawkins.
"Low security," said junior Emily Samulski. "Homeless
people would go into the tunnels at night because they
were heated."
"The tunnels were closed because it became a safety
and security issue," said senior Sondra Vitaliz. "Also, they
were haurUted,"
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the tunnel^^^^K off, others took matters into their
own hands. ^^^H
Senior Rach^|[^nbuhl managed to break into the
I tunnels her freShman year.
"There was four of us who broke in, two of which were
jin a band fraternity," said Luginbuhl. "Somebody from
Cithat fraternity had destroyed this door [that was an
|!!entrance to the tunnels.] It's inbetween Ashby Hall and
Harrison Hall." j.
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le tunnels as haunted. *
tit's really creepy," said Luginbuhl. "It was like 'Saw.'
acre's like one light bulb and there's a lot of these exits
todifferent places, but you can't see through them. So
tevere flashing our lights, taking pictures [with our
nteras] just so we could see tfKwas down those
Iways." ^^^^^
Luginbuhl said the floor was cc^H^ui boxes, wood,
' Ipeis and old desks. Along the walls were white pipes
iiiat traveled through the tunnels. She described the
tunnels as being "very hot" with "graffiti.eyerywhere."
"Every fraternity [had names on th«l(|pr said
Luginbuhl. "There's names everywhere. There's T
'ive this person.' We just wrote our initials. We were
eshmen, so we thought [the administration] would see
s and find us.
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rson saw a Facebook note about their adventure
innels, resulting in a trip to Judicial
Still, Luginbuhl said she'd never regret it.
According to Judicial Affairs official Tammy .,
lost school years saw only one case of trespassing in
le tunnels, with the punishment being disciplinary
•obation and the mandatory attendance of a behavioral
.edification class.
ainnels had originally been built to help distribute
iroughout Jackson and Maury Halls, according to
le university's centennial office Web site. The tunnels
, ire then extended to reach Harrison and Ashby Halls,
^ut of convenience, students and faculty used the
tunnels to move from one building to the next during
times of inclement weather. Despite now being closed
to students, the tunnels still helped to heat the buildings
they hid under.
So why were the tunnels closed to students? The myths
were much more interesting than the actual reasons.
During the 1960s, much Uke today, the campus was
expanding, and classes and student services were no
longer limited to just a few buildings. Therefore, the
[5 were closed down due to lack of necessity. No one
Murdered or raped. No ghosts haunted the tunnels
'aiting to scare a shaking freshman.
The tunnels were about 10 feet tall and 1 1 feet wide,
concrete floors were dressed in dirt and trash left behij
from years of visitation. The concrete walls were covert
in graffiti, mainly the initials of those who managed
to find their way into the tunnels. Running along the ]
walls were various pipes and cables that led up into th^
buildings above. These pipes were another reason why
tunnels were closed.
"If [students] knew the dangers that were there within
the tunnels, I don't think they'd go in," said Michael m
Derrow, a construction engineer within Facilities «
Management. "They could actually step on a steam pirn
and break it. Steam, when it vaporizes, it would U
the oxygen out of the air. It could suffocate them and
[they'd] get badly burned."
Even though the tunnels were closed off to students,
they still got plenty of traffic on a daily basis.
"There's probably someone in there every day from
different shops," said Jack Martin, a utility locator for
Facilities Management. "When I'm locating utilities
sometimes I have to go into them to access the utility."
A common misconception of the tunnels was that they
all had room to walk through— parts of the tunnels were
only crawl spaces.
"If you go in those, you better like cockroaches," said
Derrow. "It's not a nice place to go."
With all of the history surrounding the tunnels under
the Quad, few knew that there were tunnels on the east
side of campus as well. The tunnels stretched from under
Shenandoah Hall through Festival, and ended just on the
other side of the Alumni Center, according to Martin.
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what'syourgaypointaverage
BREAKING
EREOTYPES
Pointing up at the screen, speaker
Shane Windmeyer discusses
sensitivity issues surrounding ttie LGBT
community. Windmeyer was the editor
of a new book, Brotherhood: Gay Life
in College Fraternities, a series of first-
person accounts from male students
about the situations they encountered
when coming out to their fraternities.
photo/Zsarahwink
CAMPUS SPEAKER BROUGHT
AWARENESS TO LGBT ISSUES
allieconroy// writer
S:
J hane Windmeyer kept more than 100 audience
k members laughing throughout his presentation,
'but his message was serious— students had to stand
up as alUes for their lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) friends and family members.
Speaking about the importance of respecting and
embracing diversity during "What's Your Gay Point
Average" on Nov. 17, Windmeyer urged the crowd to help
break the cycle of silence that many LGBT people confined
themselves to.
"It doesn't make you gay to talk about stuif that is gay,"
said Windmeyer. "It enlightens you."
The LGBT & Ally Educational Program and Madison
Equality organized the event, held in the Festival Ballroom.
Windmeyer had already given the presentation to more
than 100 colleges as a part of Campus Speak, an agency
that represented campus speakers.
Windmeyer kicked off the presentation by asking the
audience to keep two questions in mind — what would you
do if you had a best friend who came out as gay, and what
would you do to come out as an ally.
Windmeyer "came out" to his fraternity at Emporia
State University in Kansas and received the support of
his brothers. He paved the way for other brothers in the
fraternity to feel comfortable "coming out" shortly after.
Since his graduation, Windmeyer had written four books
and had also become an avid leader of LGBT civil rights.
He served as the coordinator of the national organization
Stop The Hate, which combated bias, and as the founder
and executive director of Campus Pride, which helped
student leaders to achieve friendly campus environments
for LGBT students across the nation. His work gained
national attention from MSNBC, Rolling Stone, Time
magazine, the New York Times, OUT magazine and several
other publications.
"What's Your Gay Point Average" illustrated Windmeyer's
goal for students to recognize their own levels of LGBT
consciousness. Shortly into the program, six straight
students were called to the stage— where they wore
LGB'
on cam
colorful, glittery boas— to answer a round of four
questions to determine their "gay point average"
(GPA). The questions involved the colors of the gay
flag, die symbol for the gay community, the scale
that ranks sexuality from one to six, and gay pop
culture — there were a few 4.0s and a lot of GPAs
between 2.5 and 3.0.
The contestants earned extra credit if they
could perform the "z-snap" really "gay" — the
audience roared with laughter, but the underlying
message concerned stereotyping LGBT people as
flamboyant.
Windmeyer addressed widely asked questions
throughout the program, including the number
of gay men and women worldwide. He estimated
10 percent of the population, but said that the
With concentration,
"What's Your Gay Point Average"
participants answer questions about
gay popular culture and other trivia.
Speaker Shane Windmeyer was
considered a national leader in the
fight for LGBT civil rights.
photo/Xsarahwink
Taking turns w;th the microphone,
students answer questions to find
out their "Gay Point Average." To
acknowledge and challenge gay
stereotypes, all contestants on stage
wore colorful boas.
photo/Zsarahwink
number of people who knew someone who was
LGBT was tremendously larger — and that was
more important.
Overall, he encouraged the audience to realize
that diversity was everywhere because we were
all different.
"All of us are queer," said Windmeyer.
Windmeyer wrapped the presentation by
urging those in the audience to be allies to the
LGBT community.
Sophomore Richard Buffington, vice president
of Madison Equality, knew that Windmeyer wasn't
asking the audience for much.
"You don't have to do a lot," said Buffington. "You
don't have to run down the street with a rainbow
flag on. Just be there for somebody." //
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Transgender (LGBT) & Ally Education
Program originated in 2003 as a part of
the university's "commitment to diversity
through education, support, advocacy
and the fostering of equality for all
students, regardless of sexual orientation
or gender identity," according to the
program's Web site.
The program demonstrated support
for LGBT students through events
such as the Lavender Graduation that
was held at the end of every school
year, which "affirms the person-hood
of LGBT students by celebrating
their academic successes as well as
honoring their personal journey and
growth," according to the Web site.
The program also held semi-formals to
raise money, brought guest speakers to
the university and presented awards for
outstanding contributions to the program
and the LGBT community, such as the
Christopher L. Gatesman Service Award.
One leader was a former university
student, Courtney Boyd, who became
the graduate assistant in 2009 and aided
in raising awareness, programming
events and maintaining the Student
Wellness and Outreach resource library in
Warren Hall.
Boyd had personal reasons for
becoming a part of the program.
"Having gay family members, I've
always had a passion for LGBT issues,"
said Boyd. "I wanted to make a
difference in my time at JMU and thought
this program was a good way to start."
Another leader since 2008 was
Kristin Gardner, the associate director
of Student Wellness and Outreach,
which LGBT & Ally partnered with. She
supervised Boyd, oversaw the budget
and assisted in its development. Senior
Jasmine Fo also volunteered with the
program throughout her college career.
Housed in Warren 403 with Student
Wellness and Outreach, the staff worked
hard to provide a "safe space" for
LGBT students, as well as resources for
their personal and academic success,
including academic planning and even
healthcare tips. The program held
monthly open houses in the resource
library that were open to everyone.
Gardner was proud of the program's
success so far, but knew that there was
much to be done.
"Increasing awareness and educating
the campus on LGBT issues is a
marathon, not a sprint," said Gardner
"We are committed to our mission."
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STUDENTS LEARNED
TO RESPECT THEIR
SURROUNDINGS DURING
- THANKSGIVING BREAK
Volunteers take time out of their schedules
to visit the Camp Still Meadows tree house.
Camp Still Meadows was a nonprofit
organization that had served special needs
children and adults through therapeutic
activities since 1997.
photo/Zcourtesy of
lauracambriani
I
sarahlockwood// writer
Instead of a typical, turkey- filled Thanksgiving break,
graduate student Rachel Finley looked forward to
leading 12 students on a Alternative Thanksgiving Break
backpacking trip through the southern rim of the Grand
Canyon.
After enjoying Alternative Break Program (ABP) trips at
Central Michigan University as an undergraduate student
and leading two trips as a graduate student, Finley prepared
for one last trip before graduation.
With the focus on environmental stewardship, participants
took in views of spectacular landscapes, faced brutal
temperatures, camped, cooked, backpacked and learned
about the Earth during two nights and three days in
Arizona.
It was the first time 1 1 of the 13 group members saw the
Grand Canyon.
"There are no words to describe how beautiful and
captivating seeing it for the first time was," said senior
Christine Brus. "The colors are so much different from back
East. I could look at it all day."
In the wild, the group met many obstacles, including
temperatures in the teens. Backpacking also proved to be a
challenge for the participants.
"We tried to backpack into the Canyon on one of the
steepest trails and I ended up tripping and falling," said
senior Lindsey Monroe. "I never thought that carrying 40 to
50 pounds on my back downhill would be that tough."
The group also ate meals and slept in the wilderness.
Monroe, who could only remember grocery shopping once
during the fall semester, began the trip as a cooking novice,
especially in the outdoors.
"The first night was just a shock," said Monroe. "We fried
up stuff in a frying pan over this little teeny tiny stove that
was about three inches by three inches."
Unlike typical ABP trips that provided direct service for a
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Members became very
close with one another over
the local weeklong trip. In
addition to volunteering with
other local organizations,
participants worked with
Meals on Wheels, which
delivered meals to families
within the community.
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community, this trip's service aspect was long term.
"The majority of our service will be through the education
students gain through their experience," said Finley. "Their
service will go far beyond this one week we spend together
in the Grand Canyon."
Finley, a certified Leave No Trace Behind trainer, taught
the participants to give back to the environment through the
programs seven principles.
"These principles are guidelines on how to act and behave
when in nature so that it wUl be preserved for future
generations," said Brus.
"[If] you drop some food on the ground and just leave it,
some squirrel might come and pick it up, and it could be
really really harmful to them," said Monroe.
The participants practiced these principles on the trip by
cleaning up around their campsites.
Getting a chance to show
off their creativity, Alternative
Thanksgiving Break
participants make Christmas
tree decorations at Elkton
Area United Services. First-
time learning partner, Laura
Cambriani, said the activity
was relaxing.
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While some Alternative Break Program (ABP)
trips included travel around the globe, the
Harrisonburg Alternative Thanksgiving Break
trip focused on issues in the local community.
"We tend to go really far outside [our
community] to do service, but there's so much
need right here within our own community"
said senior Kristi Van Sickle, a trip leader. She
hoped that doing a trip in the local community
would enable trip participants to make strong
connections with the agencies and continue
their service beyond the trip.
Another aspect of this ABP trip that made it
unlike most others was that it served multiple
agencies.
"We're getting a touch of all different
issues." said senior Danielle Longchamps,
also a trip leader.
This variety was one reason that junior Cody
Clifton chose this trip for his first ABP trip.
"I figured this was a good way, especially
since our trip focused on pretty much every
area, [for me to] know what I was really
passionate about and what I'd want to
continue service in," said Clifton.
The agencies that the group served
over the three-day period included Our
Community Place, Meals on Wheels and
Camp Still Meadows. In addition, they had
an environmental issue day at the Grand
Caverns, where they did trail maintenance
and mentored five high school students from
Students Serving the 'Burg.
The group also worked with Reading Road
Show, also known as The Gus Bus.
"You go into neighborhoods of lower
economic status and [The Gus Bus] is
basically like a mobile library," said Van Sickle.
This experience working with children
inspired Clifton to volunteer outside of ABP.
"I'm definitely trying to get an actual position
with Gus Bus for the spring where I can do a
day every week," said Clifton. He also signed
up for Big Brothers Big Sisters in the spring.
The seven participants, faculty learning
partner Laura Cambriani, and the two trip
leaders also built strong relationships working
side by side.
"You really go on the trip not knowing
anyone because it's a lottery system," said
Longchamps. "And that means you're
meeting people outside your social circle."
Clifton was a little nervous about being the
only guy on the trip, but that quickly changed.
"Now," said Clifton, "we kinda joke around
that I have six sisters."
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"Every time [you] dropped M&Ms, or nuts or
even a spoonful of peanut butter on the ground,
it would be covered in dirt, but you just pick it up
and eat it," said Monroe.
A wealth of relationships and memories
accompanied this knowledge.
"One of the best things about the trip is how
quickly complete strangers can bond over
such an amazing experience and build lifelong
friendships," said Brus, who began the trip not
knowing anyone very well.
Monroes best memories from the trip revolved
around strengthening these relationships,
especially through time spent huddled around
the campfire at night.
"The thing that kept you the most warm was
joking around and laughing," she said. The last
night was a favorite in her mind, when group
members laid out their sleeping bags under the
stars, falling asleep to the sunset and waking up
to see the sunrise.
The travelers learned life lessons as well.
"The most valuable thing I got out of the trip
was learning to put my trust in others," said Brus.
"When you are doing things for the first time and
stepping out of your comfort zone, you have to
trust that other people will have your back."
Joking and laughing taught Monroe that "you
really can't survive certain situations without the
right people."
The goal was for the trip participants "to
learn more about themselves, what's important
to them, and how amazing life can be while
outside," said Finley, lessons she felt the
participants would carry with them even after
the trip. //
Spending the entire day at
Grand Caverns, Alternative
Thanksgiving Break
volunteers help maintain
trails by raking leaves and
trimming nearby plants. The
country setting provided a
safe, creative environment
for children and adults
with intellectual or physical
disabilities.
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At the end of the each
day. volunteers took time
to reflect on the positive
and negative events of
the day. "Daily reflections
really supported all of us
in better understanding
each step we were taking
into the activities," said
first-time learning partner
Laura Cambriani.
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scale shows and one large-scale show with
a national act: this was the mission given
to the 25 students registered in MUI 422: Concert
Production and Promotion. The students started
PulseFX Productions as a team in the fall semester.
For their large show, they booked the alternative
metal band, Future Leaders of the World (FLOW), to
play at The Pub on Dec. 2.
Professor Mickey Glago was a concert promoter in
the area and had contacts to help the students reach
out to artists and venues. He also provided the do's
and don'ts when writing e-mails to artists for the
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students' initial contacts.
"The company is completely, 100 percent all
student-run," said senior Courtney DeCroes. "We
do have Mickey to turn to for guidance, but we have
done all the work involved. He just guides us."
The larger company was split into five groups, and
each group had to put on two small scale shows.
Running a company in a fast-paced industry was
a giant matching game because students had to
coordinate the available artists with the available
venues all while planning and promoting the event to
get people to come out. When one of those elements
was dropped from the equation, it spelled disaster
Junior Chris Palmer was the point of contact for
his group, which put him in charge of contacting
artists or their agents and booking them for gigs. The
job was frustrating when it came to the availability of
the artists and the venues in Harrisonburg, according
to Palmer.
"The worst thing was how difficult it was to
work with a lot of the people in the industry," said
Palmer. "In multiple instances you would talk to a
booking agent of a larger band, saying 'Yeah, we're
available for that date' and a couple of weeks later
they say 'No, we're not available for that date, we're
not going to do it.'"
On a smaller scale, booking events in
Harrisonburg was often tough because of failed
communication from the venues.
"I had a gig booked at a venue downtown, and
they gave me a go ahead," said Palmer. "After leaving
multiple messages, they finally got back to me the
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After weeks of working on the event's promotion,
Palmer had to notify the artist that the show was
:anceled. Palmer was also frustrated because he had
expected an audience of more than 100.
Students learned quickly that PulseFX was not
iust a class exercise; it was the real deal, with a
contract for artists as well as a business license. To
get the company up and running, students sold and
promoted Spaghettifest tickets; held yard sales, bake
sales and fundraising nights at local restaurants; and
sent out sponsorship letters to area businesses. The
small shows also raised money.
All of these efforts went into the large-scale show.
After paying the band and the venues for security
and sound system, the proceeds from the larger show
went to PulseFX's chosen charity. The Reading Road
Show, often known as The Gus Bus.
Finding bands to perform was a multi-step process.
The first step was to figure out if the act was in the
company's price range.
"We have a whole equation on how we would
calculate what price range the artist is in and if we can
afford them," said senior Jackie Dolan. "Then after
that, it is all about availability."
According to DeCroes, local bands were always
a plus because they were easy to contact and had a
local fan base that was sure to attend events. Word of
mouth was also a great help. Aside from bands, the
company also tried to promote events for comedians
and solo acts.
After the semester was over, DeCroes and Dolan
planned on remaining active within the company.
"I have learned that a lot more goes into it then
I originally thought," said DeCroes. "There are so
many small things involved that I had no clue of, but
I am very grateful and happy that I am a part of it— it
is such a great learning experience. I want to continue
this company and take it over with whichever
partners are also interested." //
Alternative metal band Allyria opens a
PulseFX-promoted show at The Pub.
The band began in Mississippi and
had toured with Three Days Grace and
Breaking Benjamin.
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the day of the large-scale concert.
The class was divided into groups,
each in charge of different aspects of
the concert productions that PulseFX
promoted.
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PulseFX Productions brainstormed several charities that it wanted to donate
concert proceeds to before deciding on the local charity, The Reading Road Show,
also known as The Gus Bus.
"We picked the Gus Bus because we all think it's an awesome organization," said
senior Courtney DeCroes. "It gives children the chance to learn and encourages
them to read, which is very important."
The Reading Road Show planned to use the majority of the donations from PulseFX
to offset fuel costs for the two Gus Buses. One bus in Page County traveled to '\
several neighborhoods, three days a week. The Harrisonburg bus traveled to more
than 20 different neighborhoods a day.
According to The Reading Road Show's Web site, The Gus Bus had four main
goals; to provide a free book bag exchange program containing high quality,
culturally diverse children's literature; to increase the amount of time families spent
reading together; to educate parents on the importance of reading to their preschool
children; and to teach parents and daycare providers appropriate reading techniques
through activities on The Gus Bus.
"Getting an organization from JMU involved bridges the gap from the community
to the students," said Leah Rossenwasser, coordinator of The Reading Road Show.
"I like that they are putting on social events for the student community while at the
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bookbuyback
Though their shifts were typically
short, long lines keep cashiers busy.
The bookstore hired temporary
workers at the beginning and end
of each semester to help with the
swarms of students buying an-
selling books
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BUYBACK BLUES
FRUSTRATIONS RAN HIGH AS STUDENTS SOLD BACK TEXTBOOKS
sarahlockwood// writer
The words "Cash for Books" could be seen on buses, table
tents and flyers. As fall semester wound down, advertising
for the university bookstore's buyback program appeared
across campus.
Although the bookstore advertised up to 50 percent money back,
many factors affected the return on a particular textbook.
"The main thing you're supposed to remember is would you
buy this book if it was on the shelf?" said senior Ashley Pond,
who had worked for the bookstore during buyback for seven
semesters. "You're really looking for water damage and any pages
that are torn out."
Senior Donna Jones, who had worked for the bookstore during
buyback for two years, described her experiences with disgruntled
customers.
"I just feel bad when people pay like $100 for a book and then they
get like $40 back," said Jones. "Some people are like 'It's not your
fault,' which, you know, it really isn't."
There were other options for selling back books other than the
campus bookstore, but neither Pond nor Jones had tried them, citing
convenience as the main factor that had kept them from looking
into alternative methods.
Senior Diana Mason, however, did look beyond the campus
boundaries. Instead of selling her books through a bookstore, she
opted to sell to individuals through Half com, an eBay company.
Mason found that her books sold quicker at the end or beginning of
the semester.
"There's been a few that I haven't been able to sell at all, but usually
it you lower the price enough, you can sell anything," she said.
Mason did have some success selling back through the on-campus
bookstore during her freshman and sophomore years, but switched
to Half com in her junior year.
"I've just found that you can sell a lot more books online, and
usually I think I make more money online," said Mason.
Mason agreed that if the bookstore bought all of her books she
might have continued using the program for its convenience.
"With the online [method], you have to ship each individual
book," said Mason. "That's what's kind of a pain."
Another option was the University Outpost, which extended its
hours and pitched a tent outside in its parking lot for selling back
books. Senior Brittany Foley usually sold her books back through
the Outpost and felt like she got good deals.
"I had a pretty big total today," said Foley, who compared the
money she received with a friend who had the same books and had
returned them elsewhere.
Senior RJ Ohgren said the lottery ticket that the Outpost gave
away was a big motivating factor. This promotion, aimed at bringing
costumers into the store, gave each student who sold back books a
scratch-off lottery ticket.
But some students tried to avoid the bookstores and online
companies all together. Freshman Kelsey Fisher traded her health
book for her roommate's statistics book and believed she got a better
deal than she would have if she had sold the book back through the
bookstore. Although she planned to look for people to trade with in
the future, she didn't plan on looking online for traders.
"I would probably just look for people to trade with, or sell and
buy from the bookstore," said Fisher.
Freshman Terence Edelman, who paid for all his own books, used
Craigslist to sell his books. Another fiscally conscientious student,
junior Greg McCarley, sent out an e-mail to fellow students with a
list of books he was looking to sell and buy.
"I have tried this in the past with amazing results," said McCarley.
"It may have taken a little longer and a little more work on my part,
but the money I gained and saved was well worth it."
In the end, students chose many different methods of selling
back their textbooks, often having to choose between convenience
and value.
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On Saturday, Dec. 5, a white blanket of snow fell over campus,
adding to the abundance of "mental break" activities available during
the first day of finals. That day, registered students received a blast
text announcing that exams after 12:30 p.m. would be postponed
until Sunday. While the extra study time delighted some students,
the change of plans frustrated others.
Sophomore Zeke Lukow was "beyond pissed" when he woke up
and found out his Saturday exam was canceled.
"I stayed up till four in the morning studying for it," said Lukow. "I
was kinda burnt out on studying by Saturday night, so I'm sure I
forgot a lot."
Others used the wintery mix as a break from studying.
"I built a snowman, went sledding, jumped around the snow and a
made a fool of myself," said freshman Julia Nashwinter, who felt like
she should have been studying but didn't regret her fun in the snow.
Another way to take a break from studying took place at the East
Campus Library with the school's first library rave. Organized through
Facebook, hundreds of students filled the library on Sunday eve-
ning. Students sang the fight song and pumped their fists to music
brought in by a DJ. Some students even leapt from the second floor
balcony and crowd surfed.
"It was a much needed break," said freshman Logan Meyer, who
had been studying for her chemistry exam and decided to join when
a group of people from her hall asked her to go.
For sophomore Jeffy Turner, the rave was more of a distraction
from studying, but he didn't seem to mind.
"When 'Sandstorm' came on, people started freaking out," said
Turner, who had two finals the next morning that he thought he still
did well on.
Despite these study reprieves, the libraries and facilities through-
out campus remained full of students rereading chapters, flipping
through flashcards and organizing study groups, all in the name of
cramming for final exams. //
students wait in long lines to sell
their books back at the on-campus
bookstore. Textbook buyback
began the Wednesday before
exams and lasted through the Friday
of finals week,
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Students have the option to sell their books off campus at
the University Outpost. Some students felt they got better
deals online or trading books with friends.
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aecemDergraduation
A graduate watches the
ceremony's conclusion after
turning her tassel to the right.
Although Winter Commencement
was smaller than the spring
ceremony, graduates were still
organized by their colleges.
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AS SENIORS WALKED ACROSS THE STAGE, THEY SAID
THEIR FINAL GOODBYES TO THE UNIVERSITY
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the mistakes of their parents' generation. A '79
alumnus, Craig Williams encouraged the class of
2009 to recognize the potential they had to address
the world's issues at hand— wars in Afghanistan
and Iraq, the economic recession and caring for the
environment, among others.
He also offered advice to graduates about how
to excel in the difficult job market and economic
environment.
"Everyone can accomplish anything if they simply
try," said Williams.
Williams encouraged the graduates to find a balance
in their lives and strive to maintain it, all while
working to make a difference in their communities.
Near the end of his speech, Williams stepped off the
stage and walked into the graduates' seating section,
asking them to seriously consider what they'd like
to accomplish. He then instructed the graduates to
turn to their neighbors and share their goals with one
(another. In 30 years, Williams predicted, they could
hold one another accountable as to whether they had
! accomplished their goals.
"It was nice that he got up into the group of us,"
said graduate Bethany Mix. "He had some interesting
things to say."
Graduate Annie Barnes agreed that Williams gave
her something to think about.
"He made it short enough, but long enough to be
memorable," said Barnes.
Graduates had mixed feelings about leaving the
university where they had spent four or five years.
Some expressed excitement about a job offer or a
change of pace, while others were more reluctant to
leave their friends.
"I'm excited to be doing something else for a while,
but I'm not quite ready to bolt," said Mix.
President Linwood H. Rose encouraged the
men and women to remember to thank the family
members, friends and professors who had supported
them and led them to this day of celebration.
"A fulfilled life is all about 'we,' not about 'me,'" said
Rose. "Every milestone we attain is rooted in some
fashion in the help that others have provided for us."
Rose conferred graduate and undergraduate degrees
to nearly 700 graduates. Family and friends showed
their enthusiasm through cheers, foghorns and even a
cowbell, as graduates donned in purple robes and hats
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accepted their diplomas and flipped their tassels.
Families and friends who had packed the
Convocation Center stayed around after the
ceremony ended to congratulate the graduates and
take photos before heading off to lunch reservations
or other special plans they had made for the day.
"I'm most nostalgic to leave the people," said Barnes,
whose family threw a party for her the night before
graduation to celebrate her success.
Barnes, a communication sciences and disorders
major, was waiting to hear back from a choral arts
internship she had applied for in Washington, D.C.
Rose acknowledged the difficult job market in his
opening remarks, but added that time and statistics
were on the graduates' side and they shouldn't
become discouraged.
Williams noted that success after graduation didn't
depend solely on a job.
"No one on their death beds ever said, 'I want to
spend more time in the office,"' said Williams. He
suggested that graduates should find a place they'd
love to live and apply for a job they would enjoy.
"As long as you love what you're doing, you're never
gonna 'work' a day in your life." //
Preparing to take the stage,
graduate Alisa Paige Kieffer
IS all smiles. Kieffer sang
the National Anthem at the
beginning of the ceremony
and the university's Alma
Mater at the closing.
photo// tiffanybrown
Faculty and staff look on
as graduates receive their
diplomas. As the students
w/alked across the stage, they
shook hands with the dean of
their respective colleges and
President Linwood H. Rose,
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HEALTH AND ACADEMICS
TOPPED STUDENTS'
RESOLUTIONS
Holly Bailey, coordinator of fitness and
nutrition programs for the University
Recreation Center (UREC). advises
students on tiow to keep their health-
related New Year's resolutions. UREC
ottered ways to help students maintain
their health-related goals through
educational programs ranging from "Find
the Balance: Nutrition and Exercise" to
■'Eating Healthy On Campus."
photo/Zheidlcampbell
mandysmoot // writer
enior Nicole Fiorella aimed to start
off the new year with less haste on the
roadways. She wanted to lessen her
road rage and demonstrate more patience
when she was driving.
"I plan on keeping [my New Year's
resolution] by not being in a rush when I
drive, and if I get frustrated, [I'll] just pause
and take a deep breath to calm myself down,"
said Fiorella.
Junior Kayla McKechnie decided to focus
her resolution on academics. She wanted to
get only As and Bs in the spring semester by
doing the readings and staying on top of her
homework.
"I've had most of my professors before, so
they already know my potential and my goals
for the future," said McKechnie. Til have more
motivation to go in and talk with them and get
help that I need."
Although this New Year's resolution may
have seemed common, McKechnie was taking
a different approach this year.
"After changing my major, it's been really great
to see how much I'm improving," said McKechnie.
"Calling this a 'New Year's resolution is a fun way
of working towards my goal."
In addition to academics, some students
wanted to center their resolutions on ways
to better their health. Senior Sarah Lokitis
hoped to not fall asleep without removing her
contacts first.
"I guess it's an unusual resolution, but after
scratching my cornea and dealing with that,
I'm not so sure it is," said Lokitis, who had
focused on her health last year by trying to
make more of an effort to go to the gym. "I try
not to make resolutions I can't keep. I think
the mistake people make with resolutions is
that if they break their resolution once, they
continue to break it."
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Lokitis felt it was best for people to
realize that making occasional mistakes
was normal, and they could simply get ba
on track with their original goals without
punishing themselves.
Like Lokitis, senior Lindsey Monroe
also made a health resolution this year by
attempting to lower her cholesterol. High
cholesterol ran in her family, and it was
something both her and her dad strove to
work on.
"My resolution is very unusual for
someone my age," said Monroe. "I hope to
keep it, but we'll see what happens later on
in the semester."
Other students disregarded New Year's
resolutions altogether. Junior Amy Sullivan
didn't make a resolution at all this year. ^
"I didn't, probably because I knew tcpcay
committed would be too hard," said Sullivan,
who didn't understand why people had to start
new plans and goals on Jan. 1 of every year.
"What a cop-out if it doesn't work. I think
New Year's resolutions are unrealistic, short-
lived and overrated. The whole mentality is
doomed to fail."
Junior Tessa DuBois, who made it her goal
to stop biting her nails this year, understood
the tendency to make mistakes with a New
Year's resolution. |
"It failed one week in," said DuBois. "I think
you need a lot of self-control and patience for
New Year's resolutions." i
But DuBois agreed with Lokitis, saying that
just because you might break a resolution,
doesn't mean you should just gh'e up — just
start it the next day.
Regardless of what students decided to do
with their New Year's resolutions, junior James
Ashworth felt that students should "have fun
and live with no regrets."
Junior Amy Sullivan
works on homework in
tlie library, fulfilling her
short-term New Year's
goal of earning a good
grade in her statistics
class. Many students
set grade-related New
Year's resolutions and
hoped to earn a higher
GPA for the semester,
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Senior Anna Grace Abell. junior
Amy Remmer and sophomore
Andrew Midgette listen to the
University Recreation Center's
"How to Keep Your New Year's
Resolution" presentation. The
presentation was created in
conjunction with the University
Program Board and Student
Wellness and Outreach, and
included tips on how to stay
healthy on campus,
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their New Year's resolution of staying fit in 2010. Tips included how to diet
properly, exercise, and eat healthy on cannpus.
According to junior Stephen Eure, UPB's public relations director, nnany
students made New Year's resolutions to lose weight.
"Unfortunately, many people try to lose weight in unhealthy ways," said
Eure. "This program allows students to lose weight in healthy ways by
learning how to eat and exercise properly."
Holly Bailey coordinator of fitness and nutrition programs for the
University Recreation Center, recommended that students put activity in
their calendars, because people were more likely to exercise when they
made it a part of their day She also suggested that students design their
fitness programs based on their individual needs, and advised students to
keep their goals specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-based.
The turnout of the event was exactly what UPB and SWO expected.
"UPB is happy to bring a variety of programming to JMU," said Eure.
"While the larger, more entertaining events might receive more attention,
we feel that bringing the more intimate and educational events is vital to
enhancing students' overall college experience."
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VIon., 1/11 - Fri., 1/15: Commons Days
Several student organizations sponsored booths
and events on the Commons, in the spirit of
service embodied by Martin Luther King Jr.
Ned., 1/13: Community Service
Students volunteered at Our Community Place,
a community center in Harrisonburg.
rhurs., 1/14: March and Speak Out
Members of the university community gathered
at the James Madison statue in front of Varner
House to march through campus. Along the
route, participants witnessed several interactive
scenes that depicted past and present
injustices. During the Speak Out, members of
the university community were encouraged to
share their reflections on Martin Luther King Jr ,
his dream and his legacy.
=ri., 1/15: Community Service
Students volunteered at Loyaiton of
Harrisonburg, a retirement home and assisted
living community.
5un., 1/17: University Sunday
A nondenominational worship service
sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.,
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. and Zeta Phi
Beta Sorority Inc.
VIon., 1/18: MLK Jr. Formal Program
The Rev. James Lawson, identified by Martin
Luther King Jr. as the "leading theorist and
strategist of nonviolence in the world," spoke at
a program that honored the life of King through
words, drama and music.
rues., 1/19: Lecture on Global Nonviolence
The Rev. James Lawson presented "Nonviolent
Action for Civil Rights." an event sponsored by
the Center for Multicultural Student Sen/ices
and Mahatma Gandhi Center for Global
Nonviolence.
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/ / Mk Timeless Dream: Enduring Change
^^^ and Shaping Our ReaUty," the theme
M ^ of the 23rd annual Martin Luther
King Jr. Celebration, was communicated through
dramatic expression, a candle-hghting ceremony
and a speech from the keynote speaker, the Rev.
James Lawson. The program was sponsored by
the Center for Multicultural Student Services
(CMSS) as a part of the university's annual
Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Week.
The celebration was held in the Wilson Hall
auditorium on Jan. 18. After President Linwood
H. Rose welcomed the audience, the MLK
Community Service Award was presented
along with the winners of the essay and creative
writing contests.
Then Lawson took the stage. Once considered
by King to be the "leading nonviolence theorist in
the world," Lawson had practiced the principles
of nonviolent resistance through his participation
in social movements for more than 50 years.
The purpose of Lawson's speech was to urge
people, especially students, to live in a nonviolent
manner and as "a majority of one with God, with
compassion and truth."
Lawson spoke of his admiration of
James Madison as being "one of the true
revolutionary spirits" by establishing a system
of self-governance. However, he claimed we
were far from the ideal. According to Lawson,
the most important goal of government was to
serve the people.
"We have not yet achieved levels of self-
governance we need," said Lawson. "We can have
a better world."
By coming together as a group of ordinary
people, Lawson believed we could effect change
through nonviolence. Lawson, who spent three
years in India studying the practices of Mahatma
Gandhi, said that in order to gain peace, "you must
behave in a peaceful manner," and if you want
truth, "you can't speak in the language of violence."
The Contemporary Gospel Singers perform at
the Martin Luther King Jr. Formal Program. MLK
Day was signed into law by former president
Ronald Reagan in 1983, but the holiday was not
first celebrated until 1986.
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Senior Renee Newsom takes time to
read what students have written on
the Martin Luther King Jr. banner. The
first time MLK Day was celebrated by
all 50 states was in 2000.
photo //tiftanybrown
As junior Ryan James shares his
thoughts, seniors Telmyr Lee and
Renee Newsom invite students
passing through the Commons to
answer the question, "How is Martin
Luther King Jr.'s dream effecting
change in your life and shaping your
reality?" Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Inc. was one of the organizations
that set up a booth on the Commons
during MLK Week,
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However, Lawson was quick to point out that
nonviolence was not passivism. He claimed it
took more nerve and courage to be nonviolent in
order to "find character and courage in wit and
intelligence [and] reject the nonsense of chaos
and turmoil."
This chaos and turmoil were defining
points of the movement during the 1960s,
when occupational, religious and educational
environments were segregated. Lawson claimed
in his speech that King "is the best symbol of
this relentless journey from chaos to community,
from injustice to justice."
"That's what MLK Day means," added Lawson.
Lawson praised the university for establishing
CMSS and making it an emphasis in students'
lives, claiming it was a sign that what could be
achieved was beyond our imaginations. Lawson
also encouraged students to recognize that they
were one of the most privileged groups of people.
"Not only are you privileged, but your most
l^
important work is the gift of your life," said Lawson.
One of Lawson's main points was to emphasize
the importance of not only making a difference,
but "making our lives" for the benefit of beauty
and justice.
The messages in Lawson's speech resonated with
students in attendance.
"I thought he made a very good point about
how you can't crack one form of injustice
without looking at the others," said graduate
student Mike Shirdon.
Others applied Lawson's message to their
own lives.
"We should just start worrying about
ourselves, making changes to ourselves before
we start demeaning other people," said freshman )
Jennifer Sun. "That's basically what I took the
most out of it."
In closing, Lawson said that we couldn't honor
King without honoring his vision: to dream of a
world in which love would bless the Earth. //
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honorstheses
HONORS THESES PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPLORATON
colleencallery // writer
An honors thesis was not just an opportunity to be distinguished at graduation
and bolster a graduate school resume, it also provided students with
experience researching and whting, according to Barry Falk, the director of
the Honors Program.
An honors thesis could serve as a capstone project to finish an honor student's
undergraduate career, or students could apply during their junior year to work on a
senior honors thesis. The thesis process generally took three semesters, and the final
product was submitted for approval during the student's final semester.
Although they were traditionally a research-based projects, honors theses also
included creative projects as well — past students had submitted video documentaries
or dance pieces. The intention was to give students a chance to academically explore
topics and issues they were passionate about and give them insight into the field they
hoped to enter professionally. //
natashanau // As a public policy and
administration major, senior Natasha Nau
focused on a topic she felt was important in
her field: female city managers. Interviewing
a number of city managers up and down the
Eastern seaboard, Nau analyzed how age,
work experience, family situations and gender
discrimination had influenced their careers.
"I wanted to write on a topic that would help
me later on in my career," said Nau. "So I thought,
what better way than to actually talk to a bunch of
people— women specifically, since I am one— to
get an idea of what their jobs are like?"
Nau gained interesting insight into handling
discrimination in the workplace, found surprising
trends among successful female managers, and
made professional connections in the process.
But the process was definitely a challenging one.
Balancing schoolwork and outside commitments
with extra research and writing was intimidating.
However, Nau found that the rewards outweighed
the demanding schedule. //
Many nights during
the school year, senior
Natasha Nau spent
time transcribing
interviews for her honors
thesis. Nau interviewed
16 female city managers
in nine states on the
East Coast,
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johnherlihy // This was the first semester working
on his thesis for junior John Herlihy, a biology
major, but he had been researching his topic,
the molecular biology of Thale cress plants,
with Professor Jonathan Monroe for a year.
For Herlihy, the subject matter was compelling
enough to overcome struggles in data collection
and creatively solve unexpected problems.
"As in all sciences, there are going to be
stumbling blocks," said Herlihy. "It's not bad,
like in a class, when you get unexpected data. It's
more of a learning experience over anything. I've
probably learned more in this lab than in most
bio[logy] classes combined."
Herlihy worked specifically with the beta-
amylase protein in Thale cress plants. Herlihy
explained that the Thale cress plant was the
standard model for genetic and molecular
research because scientists had identified the
entire genetic code and were therefore able to
manipulate specific parts they wanted to study.
The beta-amylase protein broke down the starch
produced in a plant during the day in order to
feed the plant at night. However, how this protein
metabolized the starch still wasn't completely
understood. If and when it was understood,
it would have yielded new fields of study for
molecular biology.
"There could be a novel metabolic pathway that
uses relay signals," said Herlihy. "It could even
open up a new field in retrograde signaling."
Understanding the Thale cress plant's processes
had implications greater than just the molecular
level. Biologists could apply new knowledge about
metabolism to other plants — like food crops — and
potentially manipulate them to produce more
starch, creating more nutritious and calorie
efficient plants.
Herlihy considered the greatest aspects of
his project, however, to be the vast resources
available to students.
"There are just great research opportunities in
the biology department," Herlihy said.
Many students like Herlihy finished writing
their theses with a great experience but also a
new mentor and friend in their faculty adviser. //
Junior John Herlihy
does research for his
thesis in a Burruss Hall
lab. According to the
Honors Program Web
site, biology was the
most popular major
among honors students.
photo/Zsunshim
Senior Kelly Mayhew is in the final
semester of her honors thesis, hoping
that when she's done, her work will
help bridge generational divides in the
future, Mayhew researched how older
adults benefited from interaction with
children by observing intergenerational
relationships at the Generations Crossing
daycare in Harrisonburg.
photo/'/titfanybrown
kellymayhew // As a public health education major and gerontology minor, senior Kelly
Mayhew especially benefitted from the support of her adviser and thesis committee,
which also included two faculty readers.
"The biggest challenge is that I've never done a thesis before," said Mayhew. "So I
haven't always known what to do or how to do it. But with the help of my committee,
I've come a long way."
Mayhew focused on intergenerational relationships and programs in her thesis
because of her interest in working with older adults and her experience volunteering
at the Adult Health and Development Program ( AHDP) during her junior year.
The AHDP was offered as a class and paired students with elderly adults from the
Harrisonburg community for weekly social, physical and health education activities.
Mayhew's thesis studied how older adults thought they benefited from activities and
programs with younger children at the Generations Crossing intergenerational daycare,
also located in Harrisonburg.
"I witnessed so many amazing interactions between the adults and children," said
Mayhew. "So I decided to learn more about these beneficial relationships through my
thesis."
Mayhew hoped her work would help with future efforts to establish more
intergenerational programs.
"I hope to find a job that allows rne to work with older adults in some capacity,"
said Mayhew. "I would love working in an intergenerational setting and my thesis has
certainly given me a good start."//
features //119
helpdesk
TROUBLESHOOTING
COMPUTING ISSUES
WERE NO MATCH FOR
THE HELPDESK
jenniferbeers // writer
Technology
With nearly 18,000 students at the university, there were
bound to be technology questions and problems that
arose throughout the year. Luckily for students, the
HelpDesk offered answers.
lunior Chelsea Bowles took her computer to the HelpDesk after
experiencing problems with the computer's operating system.
"I had a great experience with the HelpDesk," said Bowles.
"They were easy to approach and their knowledgeable staff
walked me through a troubleshoot over the phone. When that
didn't work, they happily took my computer in for repair and
quickly got it back to me."
The HelpDesk was located in the lower level of the Frye
building, next to Greek Row.
Between 30 and 35 students worked at the HelpDesk during
the academic year, and four to tlve students worked there in the
summer. The office also hired part-time and full-time professional
employees, but the students were scheduled to take phone inquiries
and help those who came into the office during walk-in hours.
Patrons of the HelpDesk included faculty, staff, students, affiliates
and occasionally parents. In 2009, there were more than 30,000
requests for assistance, with more than 70 percent resolved on
the first attempt. Among the many questions that the HelpDesk
received, the top inquiries to the HelpDesk were about the new
e-mail system, virus removal, software installations, and printer
and mobile devices. The HelpDesk also honored Dell and Apple
warranties and provided a convenient repair location for students.
But the main question staff received was in regards to passwords.
"People have a tendency to let them expire," said Debbie Boyle,
manager of the HelpDesk. "[Passwords] are always close to the
top, if not the top issue."
Junior Ekaterina Ksenjek listens
as a caller explains his computer
troubles. The Remedy Action
Request System allowed HelpDesk
employees to see additional
information, such as previous calls a
student had made to the HelpDesk.
photo //tiff anybrow n
There were four different ways to contact the HelpDesk: phone,
submitting an online request, e-mail and walk-in. How students
contacted the HelpDesk affected the amount of time it took to
answer their questions. Employees typically responded to each
request within two business days, although it depended on if it
was the beginning of the semester, which tended to be the busiest
time of the year.
The HelpDesk Web site also allowed for self-help, which
was available 24/7. Here, students could quickly locate their
problems alphabetically under the browse section and receive
instant problem-solving tips. They could get information about
frequently asked questions and responses, troubleshooting steps,
recent issues, quick links, campus computing services, technology
solutions and more.
Due to certain laws and regulations, the HelpDesk made sure
that students were aware of information security threats and
dangers such as viruses, scams and identify theft. The security
awareness training was required to be read when faculty, staffer
students needed to change their passwords. An understanding of
how the security system worked helped to protect the university.
The HelpDesk sent out random customer satisfaction surveys
after every fifth contact made, with more than 1,000 surveys
returned in 2009. The survey rated a customer's satisfaction with
the staff's courtesy, skills, timeliness, resolution, and overall help
received from the HelpDesk on a scale of one to five.
The HelpDesk received 4.5 or higher in each category. They also
received written comments praising their dedication to helping
students and faculty.
"Typically we work as fast as we can," said Boyle. "There is a
whole lot to the HelpDesk, a lot more than meets the eye." //
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Senior Britnie Green enters the
caller's information into the computer.
When students called in, HelpDesk
employees first asked for certain
information, such as the student's
e-ID, the brand of computer and its
operating system,
photo ./ tiffanybrown
Stepping to the other side of
the counter, senior Scott Pruitt
explains to a student why her
computer screen is malfunctioning.
If the HelpDesk could not resolve a
problem, it provided the telephone
numbers to computer repair
businesses around Harrisonburg,
photo //tiffanybrown
YOUR PASSWORD EXPIRES
The HelpDesk required e-ID passwords to be changed
every 90 days. Prior to expiration, multiple e-mails were
sent to users as a reminder to change their passwords. If
an individual failed to change his or her password before it
expired, he or she was locked out of e-ID based services
such as Webmail, e-campus, J-Ess and Blackboard until the
password was reset.
At the Computing Accounts Portal, students, staff, faculty
and affiliates could change, activate, reset and access their
accounts. A password could be reset online using a secret
question set by the user, or in person at the Frye Building with
proper photo identification.
With the HelpDesk requiring this password change four
times a year, students often found it a hassle to come up
with a new password that they needed to memorize. The new
password could not be one that had previously been used,
and each password needed to include at least one capital
letter and at least one number.
"The primary reason behind requiring periodic password
changes is to limit the password's usefulness in the event it
is compromised." explained the Computing Web site. "The
technology industry's best practices indicate passwords
should be changed, at most, every 90 days, preferably more
frequently."
By requiring users to change their passwords often,
information and computer systems were better protected.
The university notified individuals that it would never ask
for their personal password, and if one was ever asked to
provide it, they should change it immediately. This sort of
security awareness was a vital part of the password-changing
process, and during a reset, users were required to go
through a series of Web pages that explained various risks of
using the Internet, including viruses, scams and identity theft.
Since the government mandated the university to maintain
a technology security awareness program, linking the security
training to the e-ID password change process ensured that
all students, faculty and staff participated in Internet safety
training on a regular basis. //
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wrestlingbackinaction
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Senior Stephen Gunther, who wrestled
in the 141 -pound weight class, flips his
challenger over backwards, an unusual
move In wrestling. Gunther was
president of the club wrestling te.
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alexledford // writer
In the spring of 2007, the varsity wrestHng team
was poised for a strong season. The wrestlers were
conditioned and focused. The team had recently hired
a new coach. But suddenly, the team members had their
legs swept out from under them when the university cut 10
varsity teams to comply with Title IX.
"They didn't tell us the team was gonna get cut," said senior
Nick Broccoli. "Two weeks before our first match, they told
us it was our last season."
The team finished out the season, but it was diflScult to
maintain enthusiasm and drive. At the season's end, some
of the team's members transferred to other schools where
they could continue to wrestle competitively. The rest of the
team was seemingly stuck, with no options other than the
university's wrestling club.
"It was that or nothing," said senior Ivan Legares.
Despite feeling spurned, some of the former varsity
wrestlers joined the club team to continue competing.
However, the club team wasn't being run competitively.
It wasn't until the following year that the club made strides
toward becoming a more serious team by attempting to
schedule matches with other schools. But even then, the club
had trouble getting organized.
"They ended up canceling all the events that were planned,"
said senior Steven Gunther. Another year passed without
any competitive matches, but during the summer of 2009,
Gunther became the club's president, and devoted more effort
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Freshman Charlie Flynn,
who wrestled in the
125-pouncl weight class,
attempts to break his
opponent's grip during a
wrestling match against
Longwood University. The
club wrestling team had
open practices during the
academic year and did not
require members to try out.
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CLUB WRESTLING
WAS REORGANIZED
AND BACK IN ACTION
to contacting and scheduling matches with other teams.
"They were reluctant to schedule stuff with us because they
felt it would probably fall through again," said Gunther. "It
took some convincing on my part."
But this time the team was serious. In January 2010, the
club hosted its first home match in Godwin Hall. Fans filled
the bleachers to cheer on the wrestlers as they faced Virginia
Military Institute (VMI) and Longwood University. It was
important to the wrestlers that their friends and families
could see them wrestle again.
"A lot of the people who were out there were the same
people who were there three years ago," said senior Patrick
Finch. "They knew what we've been through and they knew
what a big deal the match was."
The team won the match against VMI convincingly, 38-12,
but beating VMI wasn't the only valuable success that day.
For the first time in three years, the vreestlers were able to
compete in their school's colors.
"It meant a lot to us," said Gunther. "When the team got
cut, I never thought I'd wrestle another match again."
After breaking the long no-match streak, the team was
confident that there would be many more matches to come.
The graduating wrestlers had high hopes for the continued
success of the team.
"We finally got the ball rolling and we know they can stay
competitive," said Finch. "Everyone at the match could see
that JMU wrestling is back."//
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Freshman Charlie Flynn tries to gain
an advantage over a rival wrestler.
The club wrestling team's competitive
season lasted from November through
early March.
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features //1 23
honorcouncil
HONOR COUNCIL MEDIATED
VI0L7\TI0NS AND ISSUES
Justice
Sitting below a reminder of the Honor Code, senior
Kate McFarland fulfills one of fier roles as president by
conducting an Honor Council meeting. Beginning in the
fall of 2006. all incoming freshmen, transfer students and
graduate students were required to take the university's
Honor Code tutorial and test.
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mandysmoot // writer
We work to promote honor in every aspect of
university academics," said sophomore James
Owen, an investigator on the Honor Council.
The university's Honor Council was student-run, which Owen
thought created a good open forum for students to help one
another. Whenever a professor reported an Honor Code violation
such as cheating, the Honor Council assisted the student and
professor through the hearing process.
Owen was only one of the four investigators, each of whom
worked on one case at a time and met with the student and
professor individually prior to the hearing.
"I mostly guide them through the procedure and clarify any
questions they have," said Owen.
In addition to the four investigators, the Honor Council had a
president, vice president and secretary. As the president, senior
Kate McFarland led the weekly meetings, discussed cases and
presided over every hearing. According to Owen, the council's
members bounced ideas off one another to brainstorm ways to
handle each situation.
The council was also composed of about 50 student and 50 faculty
representatives, all of whom were required to apply for the position.
Although there were no specific requirements to be accepted, the
Honor Council selected students and faculty members who it felt
were most qualified for the position.
Three students and three faculty representatives were present
at each hearing, and if an accused student was found guilty of
committing an Honor Code violation, the panel imposed a sanction
that the representatives felt was appropriate. These sanctions
ranged from a reduced grade on the assignment to expulsion from
the university.
Owen felt that one of the council's biggest challenges was realizing
that it was an uncomfortable position for both the student and
professor to be in.
"You can feel the tension, and you have to keep that in mind,"
said Owen.
As of January, the council had seen 16 cases for the academic year,
some of which had run over from the end of the previous spring
semester and the summer. These cases ranged anywhere from
plagiarism to improper use of devices during exams.
A growing issue in the last couple of years involved the rise
of technology, including certain Web sites that offered previous
tests from college courses and even specific tests from particular
professors. This had brought on a lot of discussion at various
Honor Council meetings. To address these issues, all freshmen
were required to take an Honor Code test when they started at the
university, in order to learn what could be classified as an Honor
Code violation.
"Even though we have the Honor Code test, a lot of students don't
understand the extent to which it covers," said Owen.
But regardless of changing technology, the Honor Council aimed
to ensure integrity in the university atmosphere.
"We don't want to see cases, but when we do, we work diligently
to help," said Owen. "It will be interesting to see how things go in
the next 10 years with greater technology." //
Junior Erin Price and sophomore
Matt Wallace listen as the council
plans the schedule of hearings.
The president, vice president and
all investigators served yearlong
terms than began and ended with
graduation in May.
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adviser in Career and Academic Planning
who was also a point of contact for the
Honor Code test, confirms the heanngs'
schedule. Students were required to tal<e
the Honor Code test before the end of their
first semester at the university in order to
avoid an academic hold on their record,
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COMMUNTYJOM
"HER TO SUPPORT D SASTER RELEF
karlynwilliams // writer
Senior lillian Johnston was sitting in
class when her anthropology professor,
Mieka Polanco, announced the news of
the devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake that
struck Haiti on Jan. 12.
"Seeing someone so compassionate and
knowing she wanted to help made me want to
help," said Johnston. "If I have an interest in
helping others and JMU is such a service-oriented
community, then I figured other students would
want to help as well."
After conversing back and forth through
e-mails and after class, Johnston and Polanco
began planning a fundraising campaign. On
Monday, Feb. 3, they launched "30 for 30: Travay
pou Chanjaman" — Haitian Creole for "Work for
Change." The campaigns title was inspired by the
-university's motto, "Be the Change."
30 for 30 developed into a loosely organized
collective of students and faculty who shared a
concern for Haiti. The goal was to raise $30,000
in 30 days, and donate the proceeds to help
organizations that had a proven track record of
ongoing humanitarian work in Haiti.
The organizations chosen were Fonkoze, an
alternative bank that aimed to serve the needs
of the poor; Partners in Health, a nonprofit
organization devoted to healthcare, health
education and disease prevention; and Haiti
Outreach Foundation, an organization based in
Staunton, Va., which provided food, education
services and care for those that were sick.
Since 30 for 30 was not a student-run
organization, the International Student
Association stepped up to sponsor the
campaign and hold the funds. Although the
winter weather created obstacles in planning
and executing the events throughout February,
the group remained optimistic.
The group planned on raising money through
six different events, publicized through Facebook
and press releases. The campaign kicked off with
a "teach in," where geography professor Mary
Tacy and other members of the community spoke
about their experiences living in Haiti.
Other events around campus included penny
wars between organizations on campus and the
"Two From You" envelope campaign, where a
student could pick up a manila envelope and go
around campus asking for donations. An online
store through cafepress.com provided another
fundraising opportunity by selling items that
ranged from clocks and mouse pads to T-shirts
and mugs. Each item had a Haiti-related image
on it, and $5 from each item sold was donated
to the 30 for 30 campaign. The group also
planned a benefit concert and banquet dinner.
Other groups around campus joined in
to help the cause. "For Love, For Haiti," a
semiformal benefit on Feb. 13, originally
started as a winter ball planned by Madison
For You (Mad 4 U), an office in Student
Activities and Involvement. When the Student
Government Association (SGA) Community
Aff^air Committee heard about the event, its
members approached Mad 4 U and requested
they add a charity component to the ball.
"We decided to collaborate, originally
hoping to give the funds to a local United Way
funded organization," said junior Corinne
Kendrick, SGA's junior at-large senator and
a co-leader of the event. "The earthquake
occurred before we were able to gain contact
with the organization, so we decided that we
would instead have proceeds go towards Haiti
Relief and the '30 for 30' initiative."
SGA and Mad 4 U worked with the University
Program Board, Fraternity and Sorority Life,
Latin Dance Club and Swing Dance Club to put
on the highly anticipated event in the Festival
Ballroom on Feb. 13. The evening was full
of entertainment, including a silent auction,
spinning by DJ Masked Man (sophomore Ty
Walker) and showcases from the Latin Dance
Club and Swing Dance Club. Tickets were sold
for $3 at the Warren Box Office and $5 at the
door. With about 150 people in attendance, the
event raised $800 for the campaign.
"I think the best part of the night was probably
the dancing," said Kendrick. "Everyone seemed
to be having a really great time. Other than that,
we were just very happy with the turnout and
appreciative of all the donations."
Aside from its involvement in For Love, For
Haiti, SGA had set up its own donation Web
site through Partners in Health. Its original goal
was to fundraise $1,000 by the end of the spring
semester. However, SGA members quickly
realized that their energy would be better used
in consolidating relief efforts between the
different organizations on campus.
SGA's goal changed from raising a certain
amount of money to helping other groups reach
their fundraising goals, according to senior
Candace Avalos, SGA student body president.
Avalos took it upon herself to serve as
liaison between organizations and the campus
community. She set up a blog to share
information on the relief efforts going on
around campus and to survey organizations
about their fundraising.
Through its eff"orts, SGA aimed to serve as a
resource for students who wanted to help the
people of Haiti. //
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senior Katherine
Lauer entertains tiie
students and faculty
members attending
the semiformal ball.
The funds raised
at the ball, which
totaled $800, were
used to help those
devastated by the
earthquake in Haiti.
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attendees. The benefit
included musical
entertainment and a
silent auction, among
other performances.
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niors Ryan Doren and Michelle Tlllery dance at the
semiformal winter ball planned in part by Madison For
You. "Mad 4 U." as the organization was abbreviated,
"was charged with creating and facilitating programs
that enliven our student union spaces and also create
community between faculty, staff and students," according
to coordinator Shari Scofield.
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hitting
home
After students heard news of the damage
caused by the catastrophic earthquake in
Haiti, most of them, although concerned,
probably didn't have to worry about the well-
being of their loved ones. They were still able
to complete their assignments, enjoy time
with their friends and watch the latest episode
of their favorite television shows. But for junior
Patrick Eugene, the news of the earthquake
shook his entire world.
Eugene was born in a suburb of Haiti's
capital, Port-Au Prince, the location of the
Jan. 12 earthquake. Although Eugene had
come to the United States for college, his
family still lived in Petionville, northeast of
Port-Au Prince. Eugene was frozen when he
heard the news.
"I dropped everything," said Eugene. "I
couldn't think of anything else. The very first
thing that came to my mind was my family."
Three days passed before he could reach
his family.
"All those three days, I couldn't think about
anything but 'Is my family OK?'" said Eugene.
When he finally did make contact, he was
relieved to hear that they were unharmed.
According to the New York Times, it was the
worst earthquake in the region in more than
200 years. Although Eugene's family was OK,
his people were not.
"Besides my family, I was afraid for my
country, the country that I love," said Eugene.
"The people are shocked and they don't
know what to do. They are hungry, but they
can't get food. There is nowhere to get food."
As a member of Chemen Lavi, a nonprofit
organization formed to create better lives for
Haitians, Eugene received permission from
the university to collect donations on the
Commons and in the College of Integrated
Science and Technology. He helped organize
other events in hope of providing as much aid
for Haiti as possible.
Eugene was eager to go home to see his
family, but he had to wait until May.
"I planned to go for spring break, but the
airports are very busy," said Eugene. "It was
difficult to get a flight."
In the wake of the tragedy, Eugene still
remained hopeful.
"This is a time of rebuilding for my country,"
said Eugene. "It is a time of hope and we
must all work together now more than ever."
alexledford // writer
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ppetizers, friendly rivalries, unique commercials and all-American
football came together on Feb. 7 for Super Bowl Sunday. At the
6:25 p.m. kickoff, students gathered together to watch the most
anticipated football game of the year, Super Bowl XLIV. Get-togethers
among friends and organizations happened across campus, providing
opportunities to celebrate — or sulk, depending on who you were rooting
for— as the New Orleans Saints took on the Indianapolis Colts.
The Catholic Campus Ministry House held its annual Super Bowl party
despite the snowstorm that occurred days before, which dumped 18
inches of snow across Harrisonburg. About 25 people braved the weather
to attend, filling the house's "couch room" with cheering football fans. The
party started at 6 p.m., with an abundance of common football foods:
chips and dip, wings, cheese and crackers, and homemade desserts.
"Despite the snow, we celebrated the Super Bowl," said senior Becky
Dial, a student campus minister "People came and went throughout the
night and most of us were pulling for the Saints since most of us that
attended are Catholic. Overall, we had a really great night."
The Catholic Campus Ministry House pulled off another successfiil Super
Bowl party and those who attended left satisfied with the Saints win.
"Since we were in the house of God, I figured I might as well get on His
good side and root for the Saints to win," said freshman Zach Martini.
While some students gathered with friends to cheer on their teams.
others decided to go home and watch the game with family.
"I actually went up to Northern Virginia, back home, to get snowed in
with my family," said junior Kristen Espinosa. "My family and I went to
my aunt's house to watch the Super Bowl and we had a great time."
Because of the snowstorm, many students had trouble driving anywhere
to pick up food and snacks for the big game. Those who couldn't make it
to parties and events decided to stay in and order delivery.
"I decided to stay at home and watch the game," said sophomore
Danielle DiBari. "We called Jimmy John's and they still, surprisingly, had
reaUy fast delivery."
Along with the big sporting event came friendly competition about the
final outcome of the game. Many friends decided to wager small bets on
which team they expected to win the game.
"I was rooting for the Saints and my friend was rooting for the Colts,"
said sophomore Dan Lobdell. "We decided that whoever's team lost
wouldn't be able to text for a week. Thankfully the Saints were able to pull
through for the win."
Known for its commercials, the Super Bowl brought a variety of new
and heavily debated advertisements. Winner of the 2007 Heisman Trophy
and former University of Florida quarterback, Tim Tebow, was the center
of a controversy surrounding his commercial on behalf of pro-life group
Focus on the Family.
Gathering around the
television, football fans
huddle under blankets
to keep warm while
watching the game.
Super Bowl parties were
prevalent across campus,
despite the snowstorm
that hit a day prior to the
game and prevented
many students from
driving anywhere.
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apartment, senior Rikki
Wagner looks on as the
indianapolis Colts celebrate
a touchdown. The final
score of Super Bowl XLIV
was 31-17, with the New
Orleans Saints clinching
the win over the Colts.
photo/Zanniekraft
"I'm a huge fan of Tim Tebow and was really anticipating his
commercial that was supposed to resemble the pro-life standpoint,"
said freshman Amber Sherman. "When his commercial aired, I wasn't
sure what the all the hype was about, as it didn't seem controversial or
political to me at aO. My favorite commercial, however, would have to be
the Doritos one with the little kid talking to his mom's date."
A Snickers advertisement, which showed a cranky Betty White
transforming into a young man ready to play football after eating a
Snickers bar, topped the USA Today Ad Meter.
With commercials of aU kinds, friendly competition, and enough chips
and salsa to go aroxmd, students added to the Super Bowl's 106 million
viewers. The game surpassed the 1983 finale of "M*A*S*H" as the most-
watched program in TV history.
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coreysmith// musician
how did you get into playing music?
"I started writing songs when I was right out of
high school, but I've only been doing it full time
for four years. It's been a very gradual sort of
thing. I don't like taking risks, so for me, I never
wanted to just throw caution to the wind and
give up my day job. I went to school, got an
education, figured out a back-up plan to fall
back on."
how would you describe your music?
"I have to start with country, because it's more
country than anything. But it's unprocessed
country. It's unrefined, really more of a blend
of country and rock and blues and folk. I can
write one song that sounds very traditional
country and I can write another song that
sounds rock'n'roll, and I can write a song in
the middle that sounds blues."
what's the idea behind giving your music
away for free on your Web site?
"When I write a song, I want to share it with
as many people as I can, as quickly as I can,
because it's close to how I'm feeling at that
time. So giving songs away for free is a way to
make sure that as many people can experience
the song, [do] experience the song,"
what's your favorite song to perform?
"My favorite songs to perform are the ones
that are most recent, because they're closest
to me at the time. So I like performing the
songs off the new record. '$8 Bottle of Wine'
is a lot of fun. At the same time, it's cool to play
'Twenty-One,' because people sing along and
know it and you can feel the energy it creates
in the crowd."
how would you sum up your experience?
"Sometimes I wonder if maybe if I'd have just
dove in earlier on, I might have had even more
success. Right now, I might be able to go to
California and draw a crowd like this. But you
know, it's easy to ask a lot of what its, and
the reality is that I feel pretty good about the
choices I made."
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"UNREFINED" COUNTRY ARTIST
PUVYS FOR A PACKED WILSON HALL
sarahchain //writer
onning his ever-present sunglasses, singer-songwriter Corey Smith
took the stage in Wilson Hall on Feb. 11. After nearly an hour's
worth of songs by the concert's opening act, acoustic artist Bryan
Elijah Smith, chants of "Corey Smith!" sounded throughout the auditorium.
Audience members rose, clapping in anticipation as Smith walked onto the
stage, his guitar slung over his shoulder. Dressed in a plaid shirt with the
sleeves rolled to his elbows and a simple pair of jeans, Smith appeared to just
be hanging out with 900 of his friends on a Thursday night.
As he alternated between older songs and music from his recently
released album, "Keeping Up With The Joneses," Smith revealed the
multiple dimensions of his unique style, which he usually declined to
define explicitly. Ranging from country to folk to blues to rock, Smith's
sound varied throughout his 20-song set.
But students seemed to enjoy his lyrics regardless of the music's style.
"Corey's music is an honest depiction of growing up," said senior Alex
Jerasa, who believed Smith's performance was a welcome change from
the typical programming that the University Program Board (UPB)
brought to campus.
UPB's public relations director, junior Stephen Eure agreed that it was
nice to be able to present a program for the "country crowd," because
it was an important niche on campus that had not been addressed for a
couple of years.
Smith's music ranged from "$8 Bottle ot Wmc and Uiruer by Ihe
Year," off his new album, to older favorites, including "F*** The Po-Po"
and "Twenty-One." Because Smith wrote all of his music, most of his
songs originated from personal experiences. Before the beginning of each
song, Smith paused to share its story with the audience.
"I personally really liked the song 'First Dance,' which was one of the few
'love songs" he played," said senior Maria Davis. "He told us that his friends
asked him to sing at their wedding, and that was where the song came from."
Although Davis had not heard much of Smith's music prior to the concert,
she was glad that her roommates convinced her to go. She prepared for the
evening by visiting Smith's Web site, where fans could download more than
20 of Smith's songs for free.
"Even though I did not know all of his songs, I was still able to really enjoy_
his music," said Davis. "A lot of his songs are definitely aimed towards a
college crowd and I loved watching everyone get really excited about them
and sing along."
Audience members clapped along and danced in the aisles to upbeat songs
like "Party," and swayed vfith their sweethearts to slower songs such as "First
Dance." About halfway through the evening. Smith's band left the stage while
he transitioned to a slower acoustic part of the concert.
Performing a song off
his new album "Keeping
Up With The Joneses,"
country singer Corey
Smith sings to a packed
crowd in the Wilson
Hall auditorium. Smith,
who graduated from the
University of Georgia in
2001, began performing at
coffee houses, restaurants
and local bars during college.
photo/Znataliewall
As the opening act for
Corey Smith, Bryan Elijah
Smith alternates between
singing into the microphone
and playing his harmonica.
Smith was the winner of the
Shenandoah Valley Acoustic
Roots Festival and Songwriting
Contest in October 2009.
photo/Znataliewall
To pick up the pace and get the crowd revved up again a few songs
later, Smith took a breather while the band played instrumental
versions of songs including "Don't Stop Believing" and "Living On
A Prayer." Almost instantly, the crowd began to sing along.
"The energy in the crowd was incredible and made for a great
overall concert experience," said Eure.
After the concert ended around 1 1 p.m., several lucky students
were led backstage for a meet and greet with Smith, where they took
photos and asked for autographs. Students had entered for a chance
to be included in the meet and greet through attending certain UPB
events, arriving early before the show, or commenting with their
favorite song on a UPB blog post.
"Corey was very nice during the meet and greet," said Jerasa,
whose friend had actually won the meet and greet pass but was
unable to go. "He took time to meet everyone and talk with anyone
who wanted to. He was very laid back, so that was awesome to see."
Overall, Eure seemed pleased with the concert's turnout.
"We thought that the concert went fantastic," he said. "This was an
amazing show."
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A Golden Dragon
Acrobat jumps through
a hoop on stage in the
Wilson Hall auditorium.
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and internationally to
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jenbeers // writer
udience members filled Wilson
Hall quickly the night of Feb. 18, to
watch the Golden Dragon Acrobats
perform. Children anxiously dragged their
parents down the aisles in a race to find
their seats. Students, grandparents, parents
and children waited in excitement for
Cirque Dor to begin.
As the lights dimmed and the audience
got quiet, the pounding of a drum echoed
and the curtains slowly opened. Women in
elaborate pink and blue costumes with gold
headpieces stood on stage, lined up behind
one another to put on the "Thousand Hand
Dance," which gave the illusion of many
hands coming out of a single body.
"It was amazing to see some of the
things the performers could do," said
junior Sam Dettmer. "It was nice to take
a break from studying for one night and
to experience something so authentic and
entertaining right in Wilson."
The Golden Dragon Acrobats began
in 1967, and had toured North America
since 1985, performing more than 200
times a year. The group was made up of
20 to 22 performers, all from the People's
Republic of China.
Following the "Thousand Hand Dance"
was a contortion solo performed by
female acrobats. The audience watched
as the woman twisted her body into
different positions, and gasped in
disbelief that a person could distort her
body with such ease.
The performers' stunts eliminated the
need for stage props, since the audience was
enthralled simply watching the performers'
movements. Act III, where performers
juggled balls, umbrellas, hats and jars, was
one of the only times where props were used.
The performers laid their backs on chairs as
they lifted their feet in the air and balanced
the prop on their feet, both twirling the prop
and juggling it with their hands and feet.
A big reaction from the audience came
from another balancing act, which included
three performers standing on one another's
shoulders. They stood in the air for a few
seconds before giving the illusion that they
were falling straight down to the ground.
The audience let out a collective gasp, but at
the last second the acrobats all tumbled in
synchronized summersaults.
Another prop that the audience seemed
to enjoy was a spinning wheel that the
performers twirled around in. The spinning
wheel resembled a giant hamster wheel that
the acrobats would stand in and do different
stunts, like starting on the ground and
twirling their way up as they glided along
across the stage. Dressed in neon-colored,
tightly fitted body suits, they performed this
stunt to techno music.
Out of 11 acts, the highlight of the
performance seemed to be Act IV, the
Tower of Chairs. During this act, one of the
male acrobats started off doing a headstand
on one chair, and then added more chairs
until he had a total of six chairs balanced
on top of one another. With the addition
of each chair, he would climb up and do a
headstand on the tallest one, at one point
appearing to touch the ceiling. The audience
had the strongest reaction to this stunt as
they cheered and whistled at the addition
of more chairs being piled up. During this
act, the music stopped, and for the first time
in the show a performer spoke. Kidding
around with the audience, he asked "One
more?" Some audience members hid their
faces in fear that he would fall.
The Golden Dragon Acrobats received
a standing ovation at the end of their
performance.
"The show was incredible," says junior
James D'Aconti. "There was not a boring
moment, I was entertained the whole time."//
I university's Masterpiece Season
,d the audience standing in Xhe aisles
id cheering for nnore. In each show,
audience nnembers explored different
themes and cultural legacies from around
the world, from Chinese acrobatics to
an Irish-American Celtic musical group.
Shows were either part of the Encore
Series, which included prominent
national and international professional
touring companies and individuals; or
the Dance, Music and Theatre Series,
whose performances included students,
faculty and guests.
The history of the Masterpiece Season
had "mutated over the years," according
to Jerry Weaver, executive assistant to
the dean of the College of Visual and
Performing Arts.
"Over the years, we have expanded
our budget," said Weaver who added
that in the past, there had been a limited
number of expensive acts. Tickets this
season cost as much as $45 for a more
prominent show.
Not only had the price of the acts
changed, the collection of acts had also
grown over the years since the Masterpiece
Season was formed in 1 990 by Dr Richard
Whitman, who was the dean of the College
of Visual and Performing Arts at the time.
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood
performed the most popular show of the
Masterpiece Encore Series this year Both
starred in "Whose Line Is it Anyway," the
improvisational comedy show that aired
on Comedy Central and ABC Family.
"Oklahoma," Rodgers and Hammerstein's
popular musical, was the most popular
show overall, with tickets to the weekend
performances sold out.
"The interest from the community
and students were high," said Weaver
"Students get to see their friends perform
in the production."
In addition, ideas for the shows stemmed
from DVDs, conferences, showcases and
CDs.
"We receive a lot of direct contact from
agents that call," added Weaver
Next yean the Masterpiece Season
planned to move into a new building.
According to Weaver the Masterpiece
Season would likely expand and include
more mainstage performances.
rnanoysmoox // wrne'
throughtheeyesofawoman
Seeing HER m if/Story
STUDENTS CELEBRATED WOMANHOOD
THROUGH POETRY DANCE AND SONG
sarahlockwood // writer
As audience members filed in, Chaka Khan's "I'm Every
Woman" rang through Grafton-Stovall Theatre, introducing
the theme for the evening: valuing womanhood.
"Through The Eyes of A Woman," a program sponsored by
Student Wellness Outreach (SWO) and the Center for Multicultural
Student Services (CMSS), celebrated womanhood through artistic
expression. Students had the opportunity to "incorporate what it
means to be a woman, what women have inspired them — anything
that has to do with women and how [they] affect their life in a
positive way," said Courtney Jones, graduate assistant for CMSS.
Jones directed the event with fellow CMSS graduate assistant Doron
White and SWO graduate assistant Megan Brill.
CMSS represented any group whose voice had been repressed in
the past, making this event for women an ideal program for the
center, according to Jones. SWO became involved with the program
after merging the forces of many women's groups, including the
Women's Research Center.
"We see it as our roll to maintain a place to recognize women; our history
and our advancements, our struggles and our triumphs," said Brill.
The event had personal meaning for all three assistants working
on the project. For White, a sports leadership major and high school
sports coach, it was about working with the student performers.
Jones, who was working on her master's in college student and
personnel administration, hoped to work in multicultural affairs, so
the event gave her insight and experience in this area. For Brill, it was
an interest in women's topics.
"Women's issues have always been close to my heart," said Brill,
citing her grandmother as her role model. "Even the history of the
Lion Dance [performed by the Chinese Student Association] and how
women weren't originally allowed to participate in the dance and now
they are. It's the little things like that."
"Through The Eyes of A Woman" took place on Feb. 23, beginning
the celebrations for Women's History Month in March. Because this
year marked the 30th anniversary of Women's History Month, the
program's theme recognized a national effort to write women back
into history with the phrase "Seeing HER in HIStory." As Khan's
voice belted in the background, the program opened with a slideshow
highlighting women's advancements in history. Between acts, the
emcees also asked the audience trivia questions about influential
women such as Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt.
The evening's performances lasted about 80 minutes, ranging from a
cappella groups Note-oriety and the Alpha Phi Heartbreakers, to hip
hop performers from the Mozaic Dance Team. Sophomore Loleeta
Dalton, a member of the executive board of CMSS, performed Eve
Ensler's soliloquy "Hair" from the "Vagina Monologues." In her search
for monologues about empowering women, she wasn't swayed by the
frequent occurrence of the "v-word."
"'Vagina' is a politically correct word, so people should get used to
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STUDENT WELLNESS & OUTREACH
student Wellness and Outreach (SWO) was a university
organization that worked with students to help them make
educated choices by providing them with information on various
health, lifestyle and educational topics. Founded in the summer
of 2008, SWO organized campus-wide events where speakers
discussed topics including nutrition, eating disorders, sexual assault
prevention, sexual health, substance abuse and relationships.
A number of student organizations that SWO oversaw included
Reality Educators Advocating Campus Health (R.E.A.C.H.) peer
educators; 1 in 4, a men's group dedicated to lessening the
incidence of rape and sexual assault; Campus Assault ResponsE
(C.A.R.E.), a support system for individuals bringing their assault
cases to court; and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Transgender
(LGBT) and Ally Education Program, which worked to promote
a welcoming community for all students, regardless of sexual
orientation or gender identity. Students could join support
groups and receive individual and group counseling through
SWO. In addition, a resource center was located in Warren 403.
One notable program that SWO hosted was "Through
The Eyes of A Woman." During this night of song, dance and
creative expression, university members celebrated the diversity
of women. Female students joined together to recognize the
contributions they had made throughout histon/.
Graduate assistant and counseling intern Anna Khizanishvili
worked with SWO for three years, where she was able to provide
a safe and comfortable place for survivors of sexual assault.
"[I] love working with JMU students and it definitely shows [in
our work]," said Khizanishvili. "I think the difference I feel at SWO
compared to other jobs is that I feel extremely supported and
appreciated at SWO."
A female C.A.R.E. volunteer approached Khizanishvili after
a sexual assault program and informed her of the fulfilling and
life-changing experiences she had as a C.A.R.E. volunteer
Khizanishvili, who was touched by the student's comment, said
it proved that SWO programs and outreach efforts really did
have a huge impact on the university community //
stephsynoracki// writer
saying it," said Dalton, of her speech discussing pubic hair. Because
she didn't consider herself a repressed woman, Dalton did not
identify directly with her character, but she performed to support
CMSS.
Slam poet junior Brittany Suit performed her original piece
"Little Alice." As the third performer from the Word Is Born Poets
Society, Suit wrote her emotionally charged piece as "a message to
controlling parents that their overbearing natures would result in
a wayward woman; she would struggle in life because her parents
weren't just honest with her about the 'facts of life.'"
The importance of community resounded throughout the
night, which Jones summarized as "getting together with
other females to celebrate being a woman in our society and
specifically on JMU's campus."
However, the message did not only reach out to women.
"[This is] an opportunity for women to be able to showcase or
tell their story through their own eyes," said Brill. "I think men can
really appreciate that."
Men even held a presence on the stage, beating the drums and
other accompanying instruments during the Lion Dance while
women performed.
As a first-time performer, Suit didn't know what to expect from
the evening.
"I got a sense of "We're not alone in this' from the experience," she
said. "I found it to be an entertaining and eye-opening experience
that I will definitely recommend to my classmates next year."//
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Note-oriety performs at Through The
Eyes of A Woman on Tuesday, Feb. 23.
Performers were limited to 10 minutes
each and were required to submit an
application by Feb. 1 that described
their performance in detail to be
considered for the event.
photoZ/sunshim
Members of the Chinese
student Association perform
the history of the Lion Dance
at Through The Eyes of A
Woman. Traditionally, women
were not allowed to perform
the Lion Dance.
photo/Zsunshim
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countdowntograduation
AWAITING
commencement
allisonlagonigro //writer
As the spring graduation ceremony drew closer,
the class of 2010 prepared for the future. In
hopes of making the most of their time left
at the university, members of the senior class council
developed a countdov^n to graduation program,
which consisted of celebratory events for each major
countdown milestone.
"The countdown nights are just the senior class
council's way of getting people together before
graduation," said senior Ashley Fary, the vice
president of the senior class council. "It was an idea
that we came up with as a fun way to bond."
On Thursday, Jan. 28, the senior class council
held an event at Clementine Cafe in downtown
Harrisonburg to celebrate 100 days left until
graduation. The event included free food, a senior
slideshow, raffles and giveaways.
"I thought it was a lot of fun," said senior Scott
Petercsak, "1 went with a few friends and met several
others there and just stayed for a few drinks."
While most seniors enjoyed the event and the
chance to reminisce with friends, the realization that
graduation was drawing nearer brought out concerns
about finding a job in the frustrating market.
"The job hunt is difficult because my field of study
does not involve the sciences or computers," said
senior Bonnie Weatherill, an English major and
creative writing minor. "I am currently looking into
programs for teaching English abroad. I would prefer
to teach in Latin America or in Asia."
While Web sites that enabled users to search for
jobs made the process easier, many sites required
payment for their services. And even when students
made liberal use of job sites, finding a job that fit
was a challenge.
"I check craigslist.org and other sites at least every
SENIORS PREPARED FOR
GRADUATION AND THE
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other day and I even put my CV [curriculum vitae,
a longer and more detailed resume] on job sites in
Ireland and England," said senior Anna Young. Young
hoped to obtain a journalism, design or nonprofit job.
She also applied for AmeriCorps programs.
For senior Candace Workman, the pressure of the
job hunt was delayed. Workman decided to remain at
the university for another year as part of the graduate
school program for education.
"Some of the most helpful classes for the education
program are in that fifth year, so I think it is really
important," said Workman. "After the fifth year I
hope to have a job teaching. I'm not sure where I
want to be, but I know that I want to teach middle
school English."
Despite difficulties in preparing for the future,
seniors agreed that their time spent at the university
shaped who they were, and were some of the best
years of their lives.
"My favorite part of JMU, other than all the
awesome people 1 have met, was my study abroad
experience," said senior Laura Starsiak, who studied
and interned in London for two months in the
summer of 2009.
"Living in another country was by far the best
choice I made while here," said Starsiak.
"I have made some great life-long friends
throughout my four years and I have definitely
found my place," said Young. "I think what's really
special about JMU is that everyone can find their
place here." //
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students In the SMAD program,
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SENIOR WEEK 2010
(Ion., 4/26
Where In The World Are JMU Seniors Going?
Seniors had the chance to share their plans
after graduation by placing their name and
corresponding location on a map of the United
|States. Sponsored by Student Ambassadors.
-Hall Dinner
Seniors came out to Gibbons Hall (D-Hall) one last
time to enjoy their favorite D-Hall foods with fellow
classmates.
, 4/27: Free Movie
Irs enjoyed a free movie at Grafton-Stovall
|re, hosted by University Program Board.
1 4/28: Senior Class Picnic
led on the Festival Lawn by Student
Sovernment Association Senior Class Council.
Thurs., 4/19:
Mark Warner's "Words of Wisdom"
Hosted by the Alumni Assocation at the Leeolou
Alumni Center.
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^Seniors and friends joined together for a sand
volleyball tournament in the University Recreation
Center Courtyard.
Thurs., 5/6: Senior Candlelighting
Immediately following Senior Convocation, seniors
were inducted into the Alumni Association and a
Class of 2010 picture was tal<en on the College of
Integrated Science & Technology steps. There was
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(CAAL) was nnade up of three schools: the School of Communication,
Information and Media; the School of Liberal Arts; and the School of Public
and International Affairs. CAAL offered degrees to a large number of students
while keeping classes small. By providing students with individual attention
from professors, the college created a unique environment different from the
majority of the university, according to David Jeffrey, the dean of CAAL.
The School of Communication, information and Media (SCIM) was home
to the School of Communication Studies (SCOM), the School of Media
Arts & Design (SMAD), and the School of Writing, Rhetoric & Technical
Communication (WRTC).
These schools offered majors ranging from corporate communication to
computer software. SMAD was one of the most popular and vocationally
oriented majors, according to Jeffrey. Thinking critically about media and
getting valuable practical experience were two goals of the program, according
to its Web site. The college accomplished these goals through award-winning
student publications such as the student newspaper. The Breeze.
Another popular choice for students was housed under the School of
International & Public Affairs. Areas of study included political science,
international affairs, public policy and administration, and justice studies.
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As hard as it was for some people to admit, there was no such
thing as magic, or Hogwarts, or even Albus Dumbledore. But
for students who were deeply disappointed that they didn't
receive their Hogwarts acceptance letters on their 11th birthdays,
there was a solution. Professor Elisabeth Gumnior knew that the next
best thing to taking classes with Harry Potter, was taking classes about
Harry Potter.
The book series' popularity, along with its academic significance,
sparked Gumnior's interest.
"I thought, 'I've got to do something with that,'" said Gumnior. "Teaching
a class seemed like the logical thing to do. It was a dream come true."
This dream led to the creation of WRTC 400: Critical Perspectives on
Harry Potter, which highlighted the vast amount of scholarly writing
about Harry Potter that existed.
"I didn't want to teach a fan club class," said Gumnior.
The Critical Perspectives on Harry Potter class had only been taught
once before, as a general education course in the fall of 2007.
"It was a lot of reading and writing," said senior Elizabeth Ramsey, who
had taken the course when it was offered as a general education class. "We
discussed different takes on the books in general — how some people think
it's completely evil compared to the wholesome aspects of the books."
Still, the class wasn't all work and no play.
"It was the year before ['Harry Potter and the] Deathly Hallows' came out.
so we would all theorize about whether or not Snape was bad," said Ramsey.
Since then, Gumnior had expanded the scope of the class. She encouraged
students to look at secondary material about the novels, as well as the
whole Harry Potter phenomenon in general.
"They all have something to say," said Gumnior. "How they use
Harry Potter in their teachings to explain concepts in their discipline is
fascinating, and there are a wide variety of disciplines — everything from
the media and culture, to law, medicine and business."
One of Gumnior's favorite things about the class was exploring how
Harry Potter applied to other disciplines and career paths. She used the
articles she read to learn about other professions. a
The end goal for class members was to construct their own academic
projects for The Scholars Wand, a journal for undergraduate Harry Potter
research that was sponsored by the university's school of Writing, Rhetorii.
& Technical Communication (WRTC).
"I like to give them lots of scholarly and creative freedom," said Gumnior.
"I've had students turn in papers, create artwork [and] start blogs. They
always surprise me."
Gumnior hoped to continue to teach the class and spread her love for
Harry Potter beyond the classroom.
"With the class, and especially with The Scholar's Wand, I hope to attract
interest from students who want to write about Harry Potter outside of any
class," said Gumnior. //
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A group of students in Professor Elisabetfi Gumnior's WRTC
400; Critical Perspectives on Harry Potter listen to a fellow
student give his opinion. Students in the class read critical
literature on the Harry Potter phenomenon from a wide variety
of disciplines, including law, medicine, philosophy, media
studies, business and psychology.
photo '/brittanyjones
The class often faced one another to facilitate in-depth
discussions about the complexity of the Harry Potter series.
Students had to create fictional lesson plans based on the
Harry Potter books that teachers could use to promote learning
in math, biology, English and other subjects.
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English
Danielle Ainson
English
Elizabeth Anderson
History
Sara Aultman
English
Candace Avalos
Modern Foreign Languages
Angela Barbosa Wilborn
Political Science
Diana Bazarbayeva
Public Policy & Administration
Caroline Bourne
Communication Studies
Brandon Brown
Communication Studies
Jessica Brown
Communication Studies
Tiffany Brown
Media Arts & Design
Lauren Brumfield
Justice Studies
Julie Bryant
Communication Studies
Ashleigh Bynunn
Communication Studies
Elisabeth Cady
Communication Studies
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collegeofartsand letters
Sarah Chain
Media Arts & Design
Meagan Clark
International Affairs
Katharine Cook
International Affairs
Leigh Culver
Communication Studies
Matthew Dorting
Communication Studies
Ansa Edim
Media Arts & Design
Beth Feather
Media Arts & Design
Paula Ferguson
Communication Studies
Kiersten Fescemyer
Communication Studies
Alyssa Fisher
History
Jasmine Fo
Philosophy & Religion
Joseph Garcia
International Affairs
Danielle Garrigan
Communication Studies
Allison Gould
Media Arts & Design
Britnie Green
Communication Studies
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Members of the pre-law fraternity, Phi
Alpha Delta, take a look at sample law
school applications. Phi Alpha Delta
was the first law fraternity to open
membership to all genders, races,
creeds and national origins, according
to the university chapter's Web site,
photo/'/tiffanybrown
John Benfield, the associate dean of
administration at his alma mater, Charleston
School of Law, talks to pre-law students about
what admissions coordinators look for in an
application. As members of Phi Alpha Delta,
pre-law students hosted presentations by
guest speakers who could answer questions
about applying to law school or potential
careers in law,
photo/Ztiffanybrown
chloemulliner // writer
:e pre-law program was a resource facility equipped with advisers
to guide students who were interested in pursuing a future in law.
The program offered prospective law students an opportunity to
learn more about law school and possible careers.
Our job is to give advice to students on what they should be taking and
how they should prepare for the LSAT [Law School Admissions Test],
which was the entrance exam for law school," said David Jeffrey, dean
of the College of Arts and Letters. "What I do is try to catch students
early in the freshman year and say, 'Here is what you need to do to start
preparing.'"
One of the most useful aspects of the pre-law program was the constant
supply of information provided to the students.
They keep you on your toes about things you wouldn't usually know,"
said senior Michael Snively. "There have been things I wasn't aware of that
they let us know."
The pre-law program was unique in that students were able to personally
choose their own advisers. The program was made up of eight advisers in
areas of finance/business law, political science, philosophy and religion,
English, and media arts and design. This opportunity allowed each student
to pick an adviser whose schedule and field of study best matched the
student's availability and interest.
Although political science was the most popular major for students in
the pre-law program, there were no major requirements, and students
were encouraged to get involved regardless of their areas of study.
In addition to having no major requirements, the pre-law program did
not have any course requirements. Instead, advisers recommended courses
that would be most helpful for students planning a future in law.
"The program offers a student a great degree of flexibility because we
don't say you have to be a specific major," said Roger Soenksen, a pre-law
adviser within the School of Media Arts & Design. "We've adapted the
program [because] law schools have indicated they like a large diversity of
knowledge."
"Students have little idea how much work law school entails and I
tell them that the best preparation for it is to take demanding courses,"
said Howard Lubert, a pre-law adviser within the deparment of political
science. "That means courses that require a lot of critical thinking, reading
and writing, because that's what one does in law school."
The pre-law program also worked closely with organizations such as Phi
Alpha Delta, the pre-law fraternity. Advisers in the program contacted
lawyers, judges and others affiliated with law school to speak at meetings.
This relationship between the fraternity and pre-law program created
an opportunity for students to hear about real-life law applications and
experiences.
"The program is an excellent opportunity to learn more about law
school and help you make a decision about whether you want to apply,"
said Snively. //
iClemics//149
collegeofartsandletters
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stephsynoracki // writer
ii
No one in the Middle Ages, let alone later periods, thought the
Earth was flat," said sophomore Emily Kohlhepp. "They may
have thought the Earth was the center of the universe, but in
manuscripts the Earth is always depicted as round."
"Vikings didn't actually wear those horned helmets," said senior Marlee
Newman. "Who knew? I was kind of disappointed when I learned that."
These were just f\vo of the many myths that students in the Medieval
Renaissance Studies (MRS) minor explored during their studies. The minor
was first established in 2007 with the help of Charles Bolyard, a philosophy
and religion professor. Nine students had officially declared the minor.
Professor Mark Rankin, who had a Ph.D. in English renaissance
literature, believed that the study of this time period was truly important
in understanding human beings and humanistic problems. The minor also
provided students with an appreciation for the former time period and
how times had changed since then.
"The medieval and renaissance periods established a foundation for
the development of modern ideas concerning the individual and its
relationship to broader ideologies, social structures and systems of
government," said Rankin.
Word of mouth advertising was used to entice students' interest in
studiesm/nor
the medieval and renaissance periods. The department also sponsored
lectures, film screenings and public readings.
Newman was unexpectedly drawn to the minor when she caught a
glimpse of a brochure advertising the minor She hoped to become a history
professor and thought the MRS minor would complement her double
major in history and English, as well as make her academic discipline more
well-rounded.
"[This minor] has taken me in directions that I probably would not have
gone otherwise," said Newman. "I think it's a really great way to broaden your
horizons both intellectually and [socially], in terms of the people you meet."
Kohlhepp was drawn to the minor because of the romantic perception she
had of the Middle Ages. In one word, Kohlhepp described her experience
in studying the Middle Ages as "fulfilling."
"I am constantly reminded that I know very little," said Kohlhepp. "It's
humbling and yet so exciting to know there is still much [knowledge] to
be gained."
Both Kohlhepp and Newman advised any student who had the slightest
interest in the medieval and renaissance periods to take the minor into
consideration. Students quickly found that the reality of the Middle Ages
that was not all that familiar after all. //
Students take notes in ENG
457: Shakespeare's Comedies
and Histories, taught by
Professor Mark Rankin.
Rankin was the Medieval and
Renaissance Studies minor
coordinator
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Flipping through pages of the
text, students discuss the play
"Richard III." A mix of art history,
English, music, philosophy,
political science, religion,
language and history courses, the
Medieval Renaissance Studies
minor required 18 credit hours.
photo //tiffanybrown
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Communication Studies
Emily Haines
International Affairs
Michelle Hammerle
Justice Studies
Caitlin Hardgrove
Media Arts & Design
Caitlin Harrison
Media Arts & Design
Sean Hart
History
Andrae Hash
Communication Studies
Dan Heinkel
English
Melissa Jarrett
Justice Studies
Alyssa Johnson
Media Arts & Design
Vladislav Kassiyev
Public Policy & Administration
Jason Knight
Anthropology
Linda Laarz
Public Policy & Administration
Thomas Leahy
Media Arts & Design
Telmyr Lee
Media Arts & Design
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Mariel Liceaga
Communication Studies
Averyl Long
Public Policy & Administration
Bryan Lundahl
Public Policy & Administration
Ashley McPike
Media Arts & Design
Caitlin Merritt
Sociology
Chervon Moore
Communication Studies
Owen Mullaney
International Affairs
Patricia Newett
Sociology
Timothy O'Keefe
Media Arts & Design
Hannah Pace
Media Arts & Design
Ashley Pangle
Media Arts & Design
Kendra Parson
History
Cassandra Potler
Media Arts & Design
Judith Quintal
International Affairs
Maeve Rafferty
Communication Studies
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Senior Kelly Weber, junior John Napier and
Professor Kevin Borg use their free time to explore
the beach. San Diego's average temperature in
January was 57°F, a far cry from Harrisomburg's
average temperature of 36°F.
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I
Conference presenters stay at the
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and
Marina. Mission Bay was the largest
aquatic preserve in the United States.
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amandacaskey // writer
Three university students were selected from Phi Alpha Theta
(PAT), a national history honors society, to present their research
in front of panels of fellow students and distinguished historians
at the 2010 Biennial Convention. The convention, which included
presentations from undergraduate and graduate students, was held in
San Diego from Jan. 6 to Jan. 9.
Associate history professor Kevin Borg and assistant history professor
Mary Gayne selected three students to represent the university; senior
Kelly Weber and juniors Paul McDowell and John Napier. About a dozen
students had submitted papers for consideration.
"We selected the students' papers based on the quality of their primary
source research, their analysis of those sources, and the quality of their
writing," said Borg. "It was a difficult decision and we would have liked to
have been able to send more than three to San Diego."
Students at the convention were grouped into panels based on subject
matter and had to formally present their research in 15-minute time
periods. A question-and-answer session followed once all the papers in
the panel were presented.
Students' papers could not exceed 10 pages, and all three students from
the university had to cut out significant portions of their papers in order to
stay within the limited time frame.
"That was a little difficult, trying to figure out which part of my research
didn't matter enough to fit within the 1 5-minute time limit," said McDowell,
whose research focused on the mass lynching of 11 Sicilians in 1891. She
explored newspapers' responses to the New Orleans event and how these
responses varied across different geographical regions.
Fortunately, Weber, McDowell and Napier had plenty of practice
rehearsing their papers. Napier, who researched how the gradual term
extensions of military leadership in the Roman Republic ultimately led to
the reign of Julius Caesar, had won first place at the PAT Virginia Regional
Conference in the spring of 2009.
Weber believed presenting at other conferences helped her confidence
when presenting this time around.
"Public speaking is not my favorite activity, but I have presented this
paper at other conferences and know the material very well, which helped
to diminish most of my anxiety," said Weber, whose research focused on
how the American Civil War affected the lives of Confederate women.
Weber found that although the war had impacted their daily and long-
term lives, their support for their country did not waiver.
The students had written their original papers for Professor Raymond
Hyser's and Professor Stephen Chappell's sections of HIST 395, a seminar
course on how to research thoroughly and effectively.
"Part of my job was to help them with their topics and show them where
to get books and scholarly articles and where to get primary sources,"
said Hyser.
All three students credited their success to their professors and their
influences.
"More than anything, [the professors] have been extremely supportive
of me and my research," said Weber. "[That's] what anyone working on a
long-term project such as this needs the most."//
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Dllegeofartsandletters
practicall&N
[SPAN490] enforcement
caitlincrumpton // writer
s the Spanish-speaking community grew, the need for bihngual
individuals became increasingly important in city offices. SPAN
'490: Practical Law Enforcement was a practicuni experience
that gave students the opportunity to apply practical uses of Spanish in
routine and high-risk law enforcement situations.
"SPAN 490 was created to develop the skills that students need to
interact with the Spanish-speaking community and to be able to have
an outlet for newly required language skills," said Professor Stephen
Gerome, who taught the course.
The practicum was established as a combination of medical- and
business-oriented Spanish courses and was not restricted to just Spanish
majors or minors. The only prerequisites were SPAN 231; Intermediate
Spanish, and SPAN 360: Law Enforcement Spanish.
In SPAN 360, students learned about the basics of criminal investigation
and practiced vocabulary that pertained to law enforcement personnel
and situations. In SPAN 490, students were exposed to real-world
interactions while shadowing law enforcement personnel at their
individual sites.
Junior Virginia Alfaro, who was a double major in justice studies
n
and Spanish, completed her practicum at the Harrisonburg Police
Department and c^escribed her experience as "absolutely amazing."
"I met so many police officers and rode along with the officers whenever
I had the chance," said Alfaro. "I saw criminal procedure up close and
got to see a lot of exciting things, and learned so much about how the
police department is actually looking out for [the students'] best interest
instead of the preconceived notion."
Students who took the course were typically individuals seeking
professions in social work, public safety, emergency medical technicians,
fire and rescue, political science and criminal justice.
"This course appeals to students in a lot of ways," said Gerome. "It
appeals to their ability to use knowledge that they've learned and apply
things and see how effectual they are."
By incorporating basic information in courses and then allowing
students to apply the material to real-world experiences, SPAN 490 gave
students opportunities to explore potential career fields.
"These courses have definitely prepared me in a sense that I have a
good idea of what I'll be exposed to if I continue to pursue a profession
in law enforcement," said Alfaro. //
In her Internship witli
the Harrisonburg Police
Department, junior Virginia
Alfaro rides along with an
on-duty policeman. During
ride alongs. which lasted
between tour and six hours.
Alfaro translated between the
officer and Harrisonburg's large
Spanish-speaking community.
photo // tiftanybrown
toecc
Junior Virginia Alfaro calls the
Harrisonburg Police Department
(HPD) to check in after arriving at
the Harrisonburg Public Safety
building. It was Alfaro's second
semester interning with HPD.
photo// tiffanybrown
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Matthew Richard
History
Sara Riddle
Media Arts & Design
Amanda Scheffer
History
Rebecca Schneider
Media Arts & Design
IVIary Shindler
Philosoplny & Religion
Julia Simcox
International Affairs
Amanda Slade
Communication Studies
Brittany Smith
Justice Studies
Caley Smith
Organizational Communication
Michael Socha
Communication Studies
Kellen Suber
International Affairs
Adam Swisher
History
Holly Taing
Justice Studies
Kira Thompson
Justice Studies
Dan Tichacek
Sociology
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Thomas O'Connor, a media arts and design professor for script
writing and documentary and film, educated his students
based on the experiences he had gained in the professional
documentary field.
"He is heavily involved and always talks about his travels, what he's
working on, and his projects," said senior Lauryn Burrell.
Although he had already created more than 50 documentaries, O'Connor
continued to pursue his outside interest in documentary production as he
worked on his new project, "Dangerous Edge," a film that detailed the life
of British author Graham Greene.
Having won two Emmys for his documentaries "A Place Called Home"
and "Fatima," O'Connor had extensive experience in the documentary
profession.
"It's something we all admire about him," said Burrell.
Although O'Connor had enjoyed success with many of his projects, he
also faced challenges as a writer and producer, such as financial obstacles
during the production stage. He advised students to push through such
setbacks and maintain a strong work ethic.
"Develop a tough skin," said O'Connor. "It's a very competitive business
[and] you need to learn to overcome. Perseverance, I can't emphasize
enough — and being passionate about your work."
In addition to winning two Emmys, O'Connor also received the
Cine Golden Eagle Award and the Gabriel Award for his work on two
thomaso'connor
other documentaries. Because he was publicly recognized for his work
O'Connor was highly regarded among his students and his peers.
"He's not afraid to tell you if your material is boring, which is good," said
junior Kelly Meehan, who took O'Connor's documentary and film class in
the spring. "It's what you need to hear."
O'Connor's documentary achievements allowed him to base hil
lectures on the first-hand knowledge that he had gained from writing and
producing documentaries for a living.
"He has real-life, current experience with what we're working on,"
said Burrell.
Meehan agreed. "He knows the business. He's been out there and has
done the work for it."
O'Connor's success inspired his students and served as proof that they
could achieve similar success in the documentary and screenwriting
businesses.
"It's nice because it shows people can actually make it," said Meehan.
Teaching while working on documentaries allowed O'Connor to blend his '<
artistic interests with his scholarly interests. While O'Connor's experience
as a writer and producer affected his teaching style, his experience as a
professor affected his work outside of the classroom as well.
"Students in any class challenge you to think differently," said O'Connor.
"I'm surprised about what movies and techniques they're talking about.
We exchange ideas." //
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In a classroom with stadium-style seating, a video
projector and a large screen for viewing films, students
listen intently to Professor Thomas O'Connor
O'Connor wrote and produced more than 50
documentaries and teleplays for broadcast media, and
had traveled internationally for his worl<.
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Jennifer Turner
Sociology
Hana Uman
Media Arts & Design
Brant Underwood
Political Science
Tara Vaezi
Communication Studies
Angel Walston
Justice Studies
Jane Walters
English
Jacqueline Weisbecker
Communications Studies
Amanda Williams
Sociology
Lindsay Williams
Communication Studies
Professor Thomas O'Connor
glances at his notes while
lecturing on the film "Nanook of
the North," a documentary about
indigenous people living in 1920s
Canada. Students In SMAD 462:
Documentary in Film and Television
watched at least one documentary
each class to study the films'
content, style and techniques,
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Ranked as one of the top five business scliools in the nation by BusinessWeek,
the College of Business (COB) was committed to preparing students to be
active and engaged citizens who were exceptionally well-qualified leaders for
success in a competitive global marketplace.
One major development within COB this year was the creation of the
Innovation Master of Business Administration (IMBA) program. Classes were
scheduled to began in the fall of 2010 and would be centered on the program's
theme, "Leading Through Innovation With Technology and People."
The program would be led by Paul E. Bierly III, the university's first director
of the Master of Business Administration program. Bierly had recently been
recognized as one of the top 50 authors in the area of innovation and management
of technology over the last five years, an honor that placed him within the top 1
percent of all researchers in the field, according to the International Association
for Management of Technology.
The program was created for working professionals who had two years
of experience in the working world. Two highlights of the program were the
Leadership Development Program, which matched students with a mentor
to create a closer bond with a professional and a personal leadership plan;
and the conclusion of the IMBA program, where students took a two-week
international trip.
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Students had always bled purple, but in 2010 a new organization
encouraged them to bleed green. Net Impact was a national
organization with more than 30 undergraduate chapters. During the
fall semester, the uiiiversit)' became one of them. The new chapter launched
the organization with an event in Taylor Down Under, designed to bring
people together through something they loved while teaching them about
something they knew little about.
"VVe wanted to bring people in through a laid-back, social event, but still
educate them about our cause at the same time," said senior Tyler Conta, the
event's coordinator. "We needed to find something they were interested in
and use it to create interest in the organization."
This .\-factor was music. The line up for Net Impact's laugh event included
some of the campus' most talented musicians. Sophomore Casey Cavanagh
played original acoustic pieces and covers that got lighters out of students'
pockets and up in the air. Freshman James Orrigo was, as he put it, slightly
more "goof)" than the other acts, but still a crowd pleaser. One of his songs
turned out to be a melody of different songs thrown together, including
Miley C)tus, the Lion King and Lady Gaga. Lights in the Fog also performed,
followed by the final guest, a cappella group The Madison Project.
"It melted my heart to its core," said sophomore Sarah Elliot, who attended
the event. "I love anyone who can sing, so this is the place for me to be."
WTiile the music reeled students in. Net Impact used the intermissions
as opportunities to inform students about what they could do to make the
world a little greener.
An entrepreneurial class introduced a product they created called "Maddy
Soap," a detergent that was environmentally friendly all the way to its recycled
NETimpact
packaging. The students claimed that it was not only just as effective as th(
average detergent, but it also only cost $5 to do 64 loads of laundry. Th(
product held true to Net Impact's motto — it was easy to do little things t(
make a big impact.
Sophomore Andrew "Bagsby" Pharr, the organization's president, claimei
that while the United States consumed 80 billion cans of soda per year
recycling just one would save energy worth half a gallon of gasoline. Statistic!
like this enforced the group's main message of the night: sustainability.
"Sustainability is the development that meets the needs of the presenl
without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their owii
needs," Pharr read from the promotional flyer for the event. In his owi
words, he explained "that means you've got to live sustainably if you want ti
have more than two kids, and everyone loves kids."
Net Impact hoped that by having events like this and speaking to large
classes and organizations, it could help students and the community to
advance the "green" initiative. Knowing a fact — like every ton of papei
destroyed 17 trees — could spark students' interest enough to join the group
in its efforts.
The group had already been out in full force at game-day tailgates, giving
students plastic bags to recycle their cans and solo cups. They hoped that
with this launch event, they could gain enough support and membership to
create a program that helped less fortunate people file paperwork to receive
more energy efficient heaters, doors and windows.
"There have been other similar organizations on campus, but none of
them have been super organized," said Conta. "HopefuUy the support w(
have nationally will help change things." //
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Senior Tyler Conta. the events
coordinator, speaks with a faculty
adviser at Net Impact's launch
event. There were more than 30
undergraduate Net Impact chapters in
the United States and Canada,
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Senior Morgan Hartwell looks over
information to be discussed at the
launch event, some of which was also
included on the Net Impact poster
set up for prospective members. Net
Impact members could be spotted
around campus sporting their "I Bleed
Green" T-shirts.
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Mark Browner
Marketing
Laura Cascio
Accounting
Christie Cerimele
International Business
John Cewe
Finance
Carter Cole
Finance
Veronica Collins
Computer Information Systems
Alysia Cushman
Computer Information Systems
Amanda Cybulski
Accounting
Ryan Farrell
Management
Steven Galer
Marketing
Megan Geddes
Marketing
Cora Gnegy
Management
Amanda Grace
Management
Nicole Grayson
Finance
Yun Huang
Finance
academics /'1 61
Piyachai Kasemsant
International Business
James Kelly
Management
Joseph Kotula
Finance
Daniel Lacasse
Computer Information Systems
Michael Lee
Finance
Devon Little
Accounting
Michael MacDonald
Management
Andrew Marshall
Finance
Gina Martellacci
Accounting p
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A group of Second Life users
gather for junior Marina
Yancheva's virtual exhibit
opening. Between 100
and 150 Second Life users
unaffiliated with the university
visited its virtual campus
each week,
photo// courtesy of
kathrynstevens
alexledford // writer
magine you were on your way to class in the morning. The grass was
green, the buildings were bright and inviting, and oh — you could fly too.
It wasn't a dream. It was Second Life, a virtual world where anything
could happen. In 2003, the university built an entire virtual campus on
Second Life, with the hope that the program would enhance distance
learning. It allowed students and professors to hold meetings, collaborate
on projects and even have class, all while never leaving their rooms.
"Basically, you can do everything you would do in class, from bed," said
Kathryn Stevens, one of the faculty members responsible for bringing
Second Life to the university. Stevens taught her students to use the
program in her museum studies and ancient art history courses. The
first step was creating an avatar, an electronic representation of a person.
"You can be anything from a cute little gummy bear to a disgusting,
rotting zombie," said senior Chris Kniss.
"When I told my friends about it they thought I was insane," said senior
Molly Campbell. "They had heard about it and thought it was for shut-
ins who were afraid to talk to real people."
But Stevens maintained that it was actually a useful teaching tool.
Professors held office hours and other meetings in Second Life, and
Stevens even held entire classes in the program, lecturing to a room
of avatars. She also took her classes on virtual field trips to world-
renowned museums and other famous sites like the Egyptian pyramids.
Senior Chris Kniss creates a Second Life
version of herself to participate in classes
and meetings. In addition to the benefits
of hosting virtual classes, the Second Life
campus also allowed prospective students
who were unable to visit the university
virtually tour the campus from home.
L I luto// courtesy of kathrynstevens
secon
the Parthenon and Stonehenge.
"It's a very cheap field trip," said Stevens.
But Second Life was not just about exploration, it was also about
creation. Stevens had her students create their own art exhibits in Second
Life, and senior Alison Huffstetler used the program to create an entire
African mask museum.
"Dr. Stevens helped me design the texture and shape of the masks, and I
built the remainder of the museum — everything from curtains and walls
to informational panels and books," said Huffstetler. "But I still haven't
figured out how to put shoes on my avatar and keep them on."
While it was still a work in progress, professors and students had high
hopes for the program in years to come. In December, the university's
Second Life campus hosted an open house and a virtual fashion show,
providing a mock scenario for business students to employ skills learned
in their marketing courses. Practicing business principles — and learning
new ones — was a method that large companies like Adidas and IBM were
already employing, according to Toni Mehling, communications director
for the College of Business.
As for students, most seemed to enjoy classes where faculty chose to
use the program.
"I would recommend other professors to use the program for sure," said
Campbell. "It shakes things up and makes the class more interesting."
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beverage
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sarahlockwood // writer
The first requirements were fairly typical for an upper-level
hospitality and tourism management (HTM) class: must have been
accepted into the HTM major, must have completed COB 300,
must have been a senior. However, it was the tlnal prerequisite that stood
out: must have been at least 21 years old by the first day of classes. This
age limit was necessary because HTM 473: Beverage Management and
Marketing involved taste testing of both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.
It was this hands-on, or rather, "snack-on" experience that senior Mindy
Halpert appreciated the most.
"You sit in class and talk about the h)'pothetical so often," said Halpert.
"In this class, we talk about wines and we actually get to try it."
"The tlrst week of class, we smelled about 35 different liquids, food and
woods, just trying to familiarize ourselves with each scent," said senior
Jenny Wise.
This process helped students identify specific aromas in wines. During
a class period focused on wine, students examined and discussed every
visual and olfactory characteristic of the wine in front of them before they
tasted a single drop.
Professor Brett Horton led these class discussions and brought his
past experiences into the classroom, including photographs of the many
wineries he had visited.
"Dr. Horton really knows what he's talking about," said Halpert,
describing Horton's pictures and the visual context they brought to class.
"1 never knew you could learn so much about how wine is made, where it
is from, and why vineyards age wines and harvest them at a specific time,"
said Wise. "It is a really intriguing class."
Students not only became wine connoisseurs, but coffee and beer
experts as well. The course objectives included learning the business
aspect of beverages through writing beverage descriptions for menus,
discussing beverage characteristics in a professional manner, discerning
characteristics of different drinks, and being able to market and describe
these products to consumers of all knowledge levels.
Grades in the course were based on professionalism, readings, a
group project, the midterm and the final exam. Horton's definition of
"professionalism" included attendance, preparedness, engagement and
leadership.
As seniors, the students gained practical skills that they could use after
graduation.
"I'll be able to sell wines if I'm working at a restaurant as a server or
manager," said Halpert, who also said the skills she learned would come in
handy for event planning and weddings. "You have to know what you're
talking about." //
Seniors Taylor Donohue and Matthew
Sines raise their wine glasses to get
a whiff of the scents in a white wine.
HTM 473: Beverage Management and
Marketing was offered to students
who had declared the food and
beverage management concentration
in hospitality and tourism management,
where students applied problem-
solving sl<ills to issues that often arose
in restaurants,
photo/Zanniekraft
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A group of students in HTM 473:
Beverage Management and Marketing
take notes on aromas in woods, and
wines and other liquids. Students in the
class applied what they learned in class
to their theme dinners in the Catering
Operations and Events Management
class, one of hospitality and tourism
management's core courses
photo// anniekraf
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Alexander Plunkett
Economics
Ashley Pond
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Amber Richards
Management
Jason Ruffner
Accounting
Joseph Swartout
Finance
Rachel Swecker
Marketing
David Walters
Accounting
Kajun Waybrlght
Management
Lauren Wiest
International Business
Matthew Wright
Management
Elliott Yousefian
Finance
Marginis Zamora
Accounting
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collegeoi
education//
Initially founded as a college focused on teacher education, the university opened its Education and
Psychology Department in 1927, Although the program had gone through extensive restructuring over
the years, the College of Education (COE) had upheld its goal to "prepare educated and enlightened
individuals who can skillfully contribute to the common good of society and who can enter competently
into positions of teaching and educational leadership, civic responsibility and national service,"
according to the college's Web site.
Located in Memorial Hall, COE gave undergraduate students a strong liberal arts education,
specialized study and opportunities to gain professional skills, according to the college's mission
statement.
The Early, Elementary and Reading Education department focused on providing students with the
opportunities to work with children and their families. The Young Children's Program, where students
assisted in operating the daily preschool program, served as a professional learning environment that
provided hands-on experience. Senior Rachel Smith said that she benefited from the small class sizes,
which allowed for interactive learning and discussions during class time.
COE offered a fifth-year graduate program, which Smith thought was a great asset to the program.
Graduates would leave with a master's in their field of study and a teacher licensure in Virginia.
"it's nice because you stay with the same people for the fifth year," said Smith. "If you do it after you're
graduated, then you would do it while you're teaching, which would be really hard at the beginning and
would take two or three years."
Another program in COE was the department for Exceptional Education, which focused on preparing
educators to teach and work with individuals who had special needs or students who were considered
gifted. The department offered three distinct programs in gifted education, special education and
teaching English as a second language.
The third of five departments in COE was Learning, Technology and Leadership Education. Along
with assisting with the 21 st Century Community Learning Centers, the department offered two programs
of undergraduate study: Educational Media and Human Resource Development. It also provided adult
education programs and English as second language courses, among other graduate programs.
The fourth department was Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education, and the fifth was the
Military Science department, which housed ROTO.
Through its five departments and a series of innovative programs, COE was working towards
its mission to educate students "not merely by transmitting skills and knowledge but by stimulating
creativity developing cognitive abilities and encouraging the testing of hypotheses and reinterpretation
of the human experience."
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britnigeer // writer
Field trips to the Colosseum and the chance to indulge in authentic
gelato made up just a few of the perks to the study abroad program
in Rome, where students wishing to pursue a career in education
had the opportunity to student teach at the Marymount International
School. The program, which lasted from May 12 to June 13, provided
students with a cultural experience to better aid them in their future career
plans. Participants taught four da)'s a week in classrooms of students who
ranged from 3 -year-olds to high school students.
"1 taught music in 6th, 7th and 8th grade, and I also taught a high school
music class, which was 9th to 12th grade," said senior Taylor Vaughn. "My
favorite part was getting the chance to learn about other cultures and how
students learned and interacted with each other in an international school."
The program focused on the theme of cultural competency and taught
students how to interact effectively with people of different cultures both
inside and outside of the classroom. Students wrote weekly journals based
on their experiences while in Rome, developed and taught a lesson plan,
and completed two projects after the trip's conclusion.
"My favorite part about the program was that we were able to have
the experience of student teaching in another country," said senior
Maria Davis, who taught 3 -year-olds in the early childhood program.
"Although it was an international school and was based on an American
curriculum, it was still a completely different experience for me than
student teaching locally."
Being in Rome allowed students opportunities to experience different
food, culture and history. They took weekend trips to Pompeii, Vesuvius
and Florence, and some students also took a side trip to Capri. Participants
visited different historical sites such as the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain
and Vatican City.
"One of my favorite things about Italy was the food, and especially the
gelato," said Vaughn. "Our favorite place we got gelato was called Old
Bridge, and I would go to Old Bridge at least once a day."
Along with cultural education and an unusual teaching experience came
challenges that many of the students faced when teaching in a different
school setting.
"Teaching in an international school was most difficult because of
the language barrier," said Vaughn. "Even though the students were all
required to speak English, it was still difficult teaching in a school where a
lot of the students spoke Italian."
Teaching at an international school over the summer provided stucients
with exposure to a new culture and lifestyle without causing them to miss
a semester at school.
"For me, it was the perfect amount of time, and I loved that I could get
experience student teaching while still enjoying time traveling around
Italy," said Davis. "I felt like I came out with a better understanding of the
Italian culture."
The program enriched students' understanding of teaching in different
cultures, provided educational and career-oriented opportunities, and
offered the experience of a lifetime. //
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personnel in Rome following WWII, it and
bought this building in 1953
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Becker, Erica Whiting, Taylor Vaughn
and junior Jessica Capano pose for a
quick photo in front of the Colosseum
In addition to student teaching,
students had free time to explore Rome
and other cities in Italy
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As one of the first undergraduate institutions to offer a Virginia
Add-On K-12 Gifted Education Endorsement to its students, tiie
College of Education encouraged future educators to add on the
gifted education endorsement to their degree.
"The add-on endorsement prepares any teacher, administrator or support
personnel to study the unique characteristics and needs of gifted learners
as well as how to best differentiate their educational programming," said
Mary Slade, the program's coordinator.
The gifted education endorsement allowed educators to develop
the skills necessary to teach students who showed evidence of high
performance capabilities in areas ranging from intellect to creativity.
The endorsement also allowed educators to qualify more easily for a
position in a gifted education classroom or program. Others used the
endorsement to help individual gifted learners in classrooms that did
not have separate services or activities that would allow gifted children
to fully develop their capabilities.
"I would recommend that anyone who works or wants to work in
education or schools should add on the endorsement," said Slade. "We
also hope that teachers who want to teach advanced placement or honors
will enroll in this program."
There were only a handful of institutions in the country that offered
the endorsement to initial teacher licensures. The gifted education
endorsement in the Commonwealth of Virginia required a minimum of
15 graduate credit hours.
"There are five courses total and we offer one course per semester," said
Slade. "We have approximately 10 to 12 graduating students in each course
and average about 30 full-time educators in another section of the courses."
The course sequence was offered to students in initial licensure
programs as well as practicing educators. For graduate level students, the
coursework was offered entirely online. Full-time employed educators
had the choice of teaching for a year or participating in a gifted education
practicum. Students not enrolled in a master's degree program were still
able to participate in a practicum, unlike other university endorsement
programs that only allowed students to add the endorsement if they were
enrolled in the program.
According to Slade, the program raised awareness about the population
of K-12 gifted students who proved gifted in a wide range of areas from
academic to creative.
"Gifted students deserve accommodations for their learning styles, and
my goal is to be an advocate for these bright and fascinating students,"
said senior Lauren Mattson, who planned to complete the requirements
for the add-on endorsement. "By getting my endorsement, I feel more
competitive entering the job market and I hope to work with advanced
students in new and exciting ways." //
[.1j: \, brochures and literature are available to
students to explain ttie benefits of the gifted
education program. It was one of the only college
programs that included a practicum for students
who were not completing a master's degree.
photo/Zkatielyvers
The gifted education program keeps its students
informed about current activities and awards using a
large bulletin board. The program was most beneficial
to student teachers who planned to teach advanced
placement, honors and dual-enrollment courses.
photo// katielyvers
Professor Teresa Harris, an elementary
and early childhood education faculty
member, takes a break between
classes, Harris received a Fulbright
grant in January to spend six months
building partnerships between the
university's education programs and the
elementary education programs at the
University of Pretoria in South Africa.
photo/Znataliewall
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Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
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Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Kelly Tierney
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Caitlln Tracy
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Taylor Vaughn
Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
britnigeer// writer
With seven years of schooling, a seven-hour time difference
and one determined mind, Professor Teresa Harris worked
to achieve her goal of improving education in South Africa.
After being awarded the Fulbright Scholarship in March 2009, Harris
set out for Johannesburg, South Africa in January 20 1 0 to create a positive
impact on the education process for children and their families.
The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, was designed to "increase
E mutual understanding between the people of the United States and
the people of other countries," according to the program's Web site,
ffarris received a grant to build a collaborative relationship
between the Early Childhood Development department of the
University of Pretoria (UP) and the university's Early Childhood,
Elementary and Reading department in the College of Education.
"South Africa is one of the first countries I ever visited, and I fell
in love with the people I met," said Harris. "I have been working
in South Africa in the Gauteng Province since 2006, when I came
with a group from my church to provide professional development
Ofor teachers. We all shared our concerns for providing high-quality
educational experiences for children of all life circumstances."
teresaharris
After her visit in 2006, Harris brought 1 1 graduate students to South
Africa in 2007 and eight in 2009, where they studied primary education
in the post-apartheid environment and worked in children's academy
classrooms. During this time, Harris connected with Nkidi Phatudi, the
head of UP's Early Childhood Development department, and the two set
out to find ways to work together as educators.
"Nkidi Phatudi and I have already managed to successfully Skype with
one another across the seven-hour time difference, and now we're already
trying to plan our first departmental meeting to share research interests
with one another," said Harris.
The Fulbright Scholarship provided travel, living expenses, a stipend
and funds for purchasing materials for the project. Harris developed a
proposal of her plans; completed an application about her professional
life experiences, and solicited recommendations from those who knew
of her qualifications for the project. Her hard work paid off when she
was able to move into her apartment near UP in January and start closely
examining primary education in South Africa and the challenges that
needed to be addressed.
Along with her extensive work in South Africa, Harris had accomplished
many roles in her career. In 2006 she served as the curriculum specialist
for the university's Fulbright Hays Short Term Program for Teachers. She
also served at the state level on several early childhood initiatives as well
as on the executive board of the International Beliefs and Values Institute.
"I hope we can become a professional community of learners who can
take what we understand today, challenge one another and have a positive
impact on the communities in which we live," said Harris. //
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co//egeof
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andtechnology//
The College of Integrated Science and Technology (CISAT) empowered students to analyze and
solve "real world" problems by integrating scientific, technological, commercial and social aspects
of these problems, and communicating innovative solutions to a diverse audience.
Introduced by former university president Ronald E. Carrier, CISAT started with a proposal in
1989 and officially entered its "pilot" stage in 1992. The geographic science program was added in
1995, and psychology and kinesiology joined in 2001. The information analysis program, created
for students interested in working for the government as trained intelligence analysts, was the
college's most recent addition, added in 2007.
CISAT offered programs ranging from communication sciences and disorders to sport and
recreation management. Computer science, nursing, dietetics, geographic science and health
services administration were also housed in CISAT, among other programs.
The master's program in integrated science and technology (ISAT) was added in 2000, but
a new development in the program was its joint master's program with the University of Malta.
Malta, a small island in the Mediterranean Sea, housed the entire program according to Pauline
Cushman, who had served as the interim department head in CISAT for two years and planned to
retire at the end of the year.
Formally named Sustainable Environmental Resource Management (SERM), the Malta program
had 22 students enrolled in 201 0. SERM motivated its students — half American and half Maltese —
to develop a broad international viewpoint and focus on the European-Mediterranean region.
SERM also allowed students to gain and implement specialized knowledge to deal with natural or
man-made problems that impacted the environment.
CISAT students also worked to implement innovative ideas for "real world" applications by
renovating a motorcycle to make it more environmentally friendly. The team, led by engineering
faculty member Rob Prins, had renovated a 1968 Sears motorcycle by installing batteries and an
electric motor. With help from students in finance, engineering and ISAT, three seniors broke the
East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) record when their "E-Cycle" went 70.1 7 mph.
By combining cutting-edge research with a collaborate environment between faculty members
and students, CISAT was accomplishing its goal of contributing to the betterment of society.
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Suicide was the second leading cause of death among college
students, with more than 1,100 students' lives claimed each year,
according to Active Minds. A nonprofit organization. Active
Minds was dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and reducing
the stigma of mental health issues on college campuses.
The university began its own Active Minds chapter during the spring
of 2009, Colleen Slipka, a psychiatrist at Varner House, proposed the idea
of beginning a chapter on campus to a group of students who were doing
their internships at Varner in the fall of 2008. Senior Liz Loveless, who
became the president of the university's Active Minds chapter, worked with
Slipka and seven other students to develop and establish the organization.
Students created a mission statement, objectives and goals for the chapter,
and a constitution.
Alison Malmon, a former University of Pennsylvania student, founded
Active Minds in 2001 after her older brother, Brian, committed suicide.
The organization was founded to serve as a liaison between students and
mental health communities, and to raise college-aged students' awareness
of mental health issues and symptoms. Since the organization's beginning,
chapters had sprung up on college campuses across the United States.
The Active Minds chapter on campus had approximately 20 active
members who attended meetings, helped plan campus-wide events and
worked to live each day by the founding principles of the organization.
Sophomore Maegan Pisman, the chapter's publicity chair, advertised
the chapter through flyers. The Breeze, Facebook and the psychology
e-newsletter. A number of events were held on the Commons to promote
the organization and awareness of mental health issues. i
Stress Out Day on the Commons was a day dedicated to relieving stress
before final exams during both fall and spring semesters. Students made
their own stress balls and received tips on how to relieve stress.
On National Day Without Stigma, the Monday of Mental Health Awareness!
Week in the beginning of October, a panel was available to speak to students
and to hopefully reduce the negative feelings toward mental illness. Mental
Health Awareness Week also informed the campus community about
leading mental health issues and how to recognize symptoms.
Also in October, the chapter brought an exhibit to the university called
"Send Silence Packing," a traveling display of backpacks from students who
had committed suicide within the past year. The display demonstrated
that "preventing suicide is not just about lowering statistics, but also about
saving the lives of students, daughters, sons, brothers, sisters and friends,'""
according to Active Minds' national Web site.
"Each backpack comes with a picture of that student and their story," said
senior Vanessa Olson, the chapter's vice president. "There are approximately
1,100 [backpacks in the display]. This is a truly powerful message for
suicide prevention and we feel it will greatly impact the JMU campus." //
Seniors Liz Loveless and Vanessa Olson
take a break on the Commons during fall
semester's Stress Out Day. Members handed
out literature about different mental disorders
and tips for handling stress, and provided
games and bubble-blowing to help students
take a break from studying.
photo/Zcourtesy of lizloveless
Senior Liz Loveless and juniors Christine
Schmidt and Kelsie Bathurst attend the Activf
Minds National Conference in Washington, D.G
In 2009. the university's Active Minds chapter
won an honorable mention for the Road Runner
award, which was given to a chapter that had
established a strong presence on its campus in
a short period of time
photo// courtesy of lizloveless
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Dansowaa Ahima
Health Sciences
Shami Ammad
Computer Science
Alice Anderson
Kinesiology
Barbee Ashley
Psychology
Charnelce Barnes
Nursing
Katie Byrd
Health Sciences
Mark Caplinger
Kinesiology
Shari Carlos
Health Services Administration
Briana Carper
Integrated Science & Technology
Katya Chopivsky
Nursing
Ivaco Clarke
Social Work
Rebecca Coleman
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Dana Corriere
Nursing
Paul Crisman
Integrated Science & Technology
Ashley Cross
Nursing
academics //1 75
collegeotintegratedscienceandtechnoiogy
Chelsea Dilkes
Health Sciences
Rebecca Dial
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Patrick Deal
Athletic Training
Brooke Eckman
Health Services Administration
Katelyn Dillon
Athletic Training
Veronica Dlllard
Social Work
Colleen Farrell
Psychology
Lathee Ellerbe
Health Sciences
Danielle Egan
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Christopher Flint
Computer Science
Vernita Fisher
Integrated Science & Technology
Timothy Finney
Kinesiology
Eleanor Garretson
Athletic Training
Andrew Fornadel
Kinesiology
Elizabeth Forde
Psychology
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Professor Amy Graham teaches
an Impact of Chronic Illness class.
Graham was the faculty advisor of
the university's Nursing Student
Association, a student organization
within the School of Nursing where the
chronic illness minor was housed,
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Sophomore Beth Stinson.
a psychology major, listens
intently during class. The chronic
illness minor was offered to all
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veryone involved in healthcare, regardless of their specialty,
needs to consider the impact of chronic illness on their specific
client population," said Mont\' Gross, a nursing professor with
1 Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction.
Many professors agreed with Gross' belief that understanding chronic
illnesses was important for students' future careers. For this reason, the
chronic LUness minor was developed and approved by the Committee on
Academic Programs in the fall of 2009.
Department head Merle Mast, who had a Ph.D. in nursing, first sent out
a survey to current nursing majors to get a better idea of the interest le\'el
in a chronic illness minor. Professors worked together to come up with a
curriculum and course objectives for the minor.
The minor was made up of two core classes — Impact of Chronic Illness,
and Li\'ing Successful!)' With Chronic Illness — as well as a number of
electives. In Impact of Chronic Illness, students gained a better idea of
the influence that chronic illnesses had on the individual and the local
and global communities. Living Successfully With Chronic Illness offered
students an understanding of existing resources and strategies that
pro\'ided the most effective care for each patient.
Gross, the minor's coordinator, advertised the new program through
word of mouth. Nineteen students had officially declared the chronic
illness minor, including senior Matt Sears.
"The chronic illness minor initially caught my interest as something
that could be valuable to me in my future career by giving me a glimpse
into the clinical aspect of health care," said Sears, a health services
administration major.
All majors were ^velcomed to add the minor, although the majority
of the 19 students were part of the School of Nursing. Junior Stephanie
Modena, a nursing major, picked up the minor in addition to her medical
Spanish minor.
Through her chronic illness classes, Modena had learned a number of
interesting facts. As the U.S population aged, chronic diseases were the
leading causes of death and disabUiU'. These illnesses included obesit);
diabetes, arthritis and emphysema. According to an article presented in
class, 100 million people in the U.S. had at least one chronic condition, and
half of those indi\iduals had more than one. Another fact that stuck out to
Modena was that chronic illness accounted for three-quarters of the total
national health care expenditure.
Four nursing professors taught the two core classes, while other nursing
or healthcare professionals taught the electi\'es available to students. The
number of electives would grow over time as the professors worked to
develop courses that had a strong emphasis on chronic illness.
"Those who complete the chronic illness minor will have a comprehensive
understanding of chronic iUness and strategies to better manage [its
effects]," said Gross.
Information compiled from www.CDC.gov and www.nursing.jmu.edu
academics //1 77
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[KIN157]^^efense ,
maryclairejones // writer
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Even Sandra Bullock understood that no woman should be without a
basic knowledge of self-defense. The university saw the importance of
educating women in this area, and added KIN 157: Women's Self-Defense
to show its commitment to women's safety. The eight-week course gave "a
practical hands-on experience [where students] are shown simple things
they can do with their body to defend themselves," according to Professor
Denise McDonough.
"We practice a lot of basic defense principles like twisting and blocking,
and we take turns attacking each other," said senior Stephanie Hunt.
McDonough didn't classify the course as a certain type of self-defense,
instead combining a series of styles that she had learned over the years.
"There's a little bit of jiu-jitsu with the twists and turns, but it's really
just a combination of styles I've studied," said McDonough. "It is
important for the girls to know that it's not necessarily about strength.
It's mainly about using their bodies to get loose, how to get out of
different situations."
"We keep logs of what we've learned each day and what we've learned
about ourselves," said Hunt. "The best part for me is realizing that I'm
capable of doing all these things, of being able to defend myself."
McDonough also stressed to the women that what happened in the real
world could be very different than what happened in a classroom.
"She tells us not to be so careful with our partners, that we won't learn
that way," said Hunt. "And it's true— I've learned that I don't think about
the moves, if I just go for it, it comes naturally."
Aside from the hands-on portion of the class, there were also times
when students were able to bring in questions they had about different
situations.
"It's kind of an open forum," said McDonough. "The discussion goes
where the class goes."
Discussions included various situations one could get into, the best
ways to get out of dangerous situations by using your voice, and different
avoidance strategies. One of the main things the class discussed was
assorted ways to stay safe in various settings, including in a group or car.
Students also had assignments outside of class, including a stalking
assignment where the students had to pick someone to follow. I
"They had to stalk someone just to get a feel for how easy it really is," said
McDonough. "It just gets them thinking. In today's society, people are just
in more risks, more situations where there is increased violence against
other people. Knowing what to look for and how to keep yourself safe are
all unfortunately part of our society and it's important for both men and
women to be able to protect themselves." ;,
Practicing at home in their living room, seniors
Rikki Wagner and Morgan Coubot work on a
chol<e hold and defense they learned in KIN 157:
Women's Self-Defense. KIN 157 was just one of
the one-credit kinesiology courses offered in the
first or last block of each semester.
photo/'aiuiiekraft
Senior Rikki Wagner demonstrates a rear hold
on senior Morgan Coubot while practicing
at home for KIN 157: Women's Self-Defense.
Other eight-week kinesiology courses offered at
the university ranged from scuba and skin diving
to mountain cycling,
photo// anniekraft
178//thebluestone2010
Alexandra Gawler
Health Sciences
Christina Gennari
Nursing
Donald Gleason Jr.
Integrated Science & Technology
Courtney Gordner
Social Work
Alynn Gordon
Psychology
MinaGurung
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Jeffrey Haas
Geographic Science
Christina Hairston
Health Sciences
Catherine Harmon
Health Services Administration
Lura Harrell
Nursing
Kristy Marie Harris
Health Sciences
Lucas Hauschner
Integrated Science & Technology
Christopher Hite
Athletic Training
Jessica Hopkins
Nursing
Caitlin Howard
Nursing
academics //1 79
oiiegeoTiniegraieascience h necnnoiogy
Jennifer Jenkins
Psychology
Ashley Jackson
Health Services Administration
Ashley Hudson
Health Services Administration
KImberly Kavanaugh
Nursing
Donna Jones
Kinesiology
Katie Johnson
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Daezel Lacanlale
Nursing
Jacqueline Kurecki
Health Sciences
Paula Keough
Health Services Administration
Bethany Magee
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Ashley Luhrs
Psychology
Megan Lipp
Health Sciences
Ryan McGlynn
Information Analysis
Kelly Mayhew
Health Sciences
Allison Marano
Health Services Administration
180//thebluestone2010
Smiling in anticipation, students
and their mentees prepare
for a hayride as part of tfie
Fall Harvest Festival. The
festival was held at a park near
Waynesboro, Va., and also
included hot cider and games,
photo //courtesy of jessicacave
Students from Waynesboro
High School (WHS) join their
mentors for a Fall Harvest
Festival. "It was a huge
success," said graduate
assistant Jessica Cave, who
worked specifically with WHS.
phoio// courtesy of jessicacave
lisamees // writer
MU students are different from the surrounding community in
the sense that they have had people around them to help them
dream and think about their lives a little bit more, even if it was
just a good high school teacher," said Professor BJ Bryson.
This was the need Bryson saw in Waynesboro High School, and with the
help of the Professors in Residence program, she was able give the university's
students an opportunity to give back the support that they had received.
"Young people need the capacity to dream," said Bryson. "You can't dream
if you've never had the experience, or saw, or even thought of something."
The Purple and Gold Connection began in the fall with a small group
of students who were mostly social work majors. The group partnered
with Waynesboro High School teachers and counselors to find rising 10th-
graders who they felt could greatly benefit from the program. Even though
the program was new, its presence had already impacted the school and
the community.
Students hosted a snow tubing trip, a family pizza night and a harvest
festival. They also began reaching out to the rest of the student body by
hosting "Hanging Out With P&G," where kids who may have been turned
off from the formal relationship of a mentor could still go for lunch and
hang out to talk about their own issues and concerns.
"Our role as mentors is to, in a nutshell, be your mentee's No. 1 fan," said
sophomore Elizabeth Coates. "We are there to be a tool for the mentee to
navigate through their emotions, and more fully realize who they are."
However, the inentors did not just jump in feet first. They received
extensive training on confidentiality guidelines, the basics of conversation,
developmental stages, and how to be most beneficial to their mentees.
They also participated in scenario-based training where they practiced
handling potential situations where their mentees confided dangerous
situations such as violence in the home, family members using drugs, or
plans to run away. In these situations, the mentors learned how to help
their mentees make better decisions and lead them to higher goals and a
lifestyle that was beneficial to them.
Mentors were required to spend four hours a month with their mentees,
which Bryson noted was more time than many students got with their
own parents.
"My mentee is more than just another high school student, an immigrant, a
statistic; she is a kind, hard-working, bilingual, and differently experienced
young lady that will, I believe, one day make something great of herself,"
said sophomore Annunciata Corey. "Believing this has made me see that
the less fortunate person who happens to live on the wrong side of the
tracks in a small town has just as much potential as the less grateful one
who lives in the right neighborhood."
The goal of all students involved was to build a greater community
and develop the Waynesboro area. The Professor in Residence program
intended to do the same in the other 12 partner schools.
"Education changes a lot of people," said Bryson.
The Purple and Gold Connection was bringing that message to those
who didn't hear it enough.
academics//! 81
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caitlincrumpton // writer
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education program
Athletes tolerated long practices at intense levels that often caused
injuries to their bodies, requiring treatment by professionals who
had specifically studied athletic injuries. These professionals,
called athletic trainers, focused on the prevention, evaluation and
rehabilitation of athletic related injuries.
The university's Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) provided
students with academic and hands-on experiences that would better
prepare them for a profession in athletic training.
"Students learn about inj ury evaluation, emergency care and management,
general medical conditions, cardiovascular and skin conditions, injury
rehabilitation, bracing, taping, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and
administrative topics," said Connie Peterson, an athletic training faculty
member.
In order to be accepted into the program, students were required to
take certain pre-requisite courses and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5.
The students also went through an application and interview process to
determine if they were passionate about a career in the field.
The student couldn't be accepted into the program typically until his or
her junior year, when they entered the professional phase of the program.
There were 31 individuals in the professional phase, and up to 18 students
per year were accepted.
Students in the pre-professional phase, which typically began in the
spring semester of his or her sophomore year, were required to complete
nine to 12 hours per week of observation in the athletic training facilities.
Once admitted into ATEP, the students completed 800 hours over four
semesters at a clinical site.
Clinical sites were located on campus with varsity teams or at surrounding
colleges, universities and high schools. At these sites, students practiced
hands-on applications under the supervision of certified athletic trainers.
"It is a way for students to take his or her skills from class, and apply it to
the real world," said Peterson.
Students in ATEP also had the opportunity to be involved with
Madison Athletic Training Student Association (MATSA), a student-run
organization established specifically for individuals interested in pursuing
a career in athletic training.
"This is done so through three goals, including academic, professional
and social aspects," said senior Kelly Murphy, the organization's president.
"Ultimately, MATSA looks to give back to the community and promote
the profession and its skills through various events."
After completing ATEP, students went onto graduate school to obtain
their master's, where opportunities with high schools, major colleges and
universities, and even professional sports were possible. Other individuals
went on to physical therapy school or physician assistant school, or even
received a graduate assistant position at a university in a large athletic
conference.
"Athletic training is a good healthcare profession that gives you
opportunities and also allows you to create your own jobs," said Peterson.
With the education and hands-on experience that the ATEP provided, it
gave students the opportunity to become more knowledgeable and skilled
in the field of athletic training.
"The ATEP brings a unique quality of education to its students through
practicum and clinical rotations as well as through academic classes," said
Murphy. "The classes are beneficial for learning the content, [but] the
experience the students are exposed to in the athletic training rooms truly
allows them to apply what they've learned for further understanding and
growth in the subject matter." //
A player raibts tiei diiiis, allowing the
student athletic trainer to tape a bag of
ice to an inflamed muscle. Athletic training
students devoted approximately 20 hours a
week to clincal education.
photo/Zalexledford
Working to massage a player's knee,
senior Elly Hart gains practical experience
in working as a student athetic trainer
with the women's basketball team. The
Athletic Training Education Program was
approved by the National Athletic Trainers'
Association (NATA) in 1982.
photo //alexledford
182//thebluestone2010
Tiara McKeever
Psychology
Brittany IVIelton
Dietetics
Jared IVIiller
Athletic Training
Dana Mitcliell
Kinesiology
Lauren Murphy
Nursing
Bianca Newton
Health Sciences
IVIichaei Oliver
Computer Science
Eileen Peterman
Psychology
Emily Phillips
Health Sciences
Erin Plecker
Health Sciences
Caitlin Price
Psychology
GinnaQuillen
Athletic Training
Maggie Ramseyer
Health Sciences
Melissa Reimert
Kinesiology
Polly Reuter
Health Sciences
academics //1 83
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Tara Searight
Psychology
Angela Saunders
Health Sciences
Rachel Rosenburg
Psychology
Tiffany Stevens
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Steph Smith
Dietetics
Janay Smith
Health Sciences
Michael Trop
Integrated Science & Technology
Shannon Thornhill
Health Sciences
Nina Szemis
Athletic Training
Allison Walsh
Kinesiology
Shavonne Turner
Psychology
Jessica West
Health Sciences
Sarah Weitzel
Psychology
Sarah Ward
Psychology
184//thebluestone2010
students listen with rapt
attention as Professor
Ronald Raab lectures on
alpha radiation. During the
semester, students learned
about different types of
radiation, including beta
radiation, gamma rays and
X-rays,
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examples of radiation.
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awareness &.
understanding of
[ISAT459] massdestmction
karlynwilliams // writer
The syllabus read: "The current war in Iraq, predicted on the
likelihood of Saddam Hussein's store of 'weapons of mass
destruction,' illustrates the feeling of the current concern about this
type of modern warfare and terrorism."
Students enrolled in ISAT 459: Awareness and Understanding of
Chemical, Biological and Radiological Weapons of Mass Destruction, were
from various disciplines including public administration, information
analytics, biotechnology, media arts and design, and criminal justice. The
course educated students about chemical and biological instruments of
terrorism, with an emphasis on bacterial, viral and chemical agents.
"They will do a project where they divide into pairs and each pair will
plan a 'terrorist attack' using a certain agent," said Professor Ronald Raab.
j"They must include reasons for the attack, where it will take place, how the
agent will be used and the expected outcome."
After the assignment was turned in and graded, pairs were given one of
the "terrorist attacks" from another pair. Their role was to plan a response to
that attack based on the knowledge they acquired throughout the semester.
Raab believed that the media was desensitizing Americans to ignore
possible warning signs of an attack with weapons of mass destruction.
Through this project, Raab wanted the students to become more aware of
the various agents that could be used in potentially dangerous attacks.
"I want to become more aware on what's going on around me," said
senior William Jay. "As a biotech major, knowing what chemicals make up
explosives will keep me aware of suspicious activity in my everyday life."
In addition to gaining awareness about these agents, each student had
the opportunity to gain certifications in Weapons of Mass Destruction
Awareness, Radiological Awareness and Federal Emergency Management
Agency. These certifications proved valuable when the students sought
employment.
Senior Andrew Piske applied the skills he had learned in the course by
volunteering at the fire department, where Raab served as a hazardous
materials (HazMat) officer for the Rockingham County Fire and Rescue.
"[I use] hazard recognition skills as well as response skills — knowing
what the hazards are, what to look for in suspicious situations and how
to handle them accordingly," said Piske. "I plan on using the information
in my career pursuits as I am looking to begin my career in emergency
management after completing my master's."
Those who did not understand the importance of the class had questioned
Raab in regards to the course's subject matter.
"I've got the question, 'Are you training terrorists?'" said Raab. "My answer
is 'No, we're just teaching [the students] how to respond to an attack with
certain chemicals because certain chemicals require different responses.'"/'
academics //1 85
Miranda Williams
Psychology
Jessica Wray
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Obolety Yacob
Nursing
allisonlagonigro // writer
joanngrayso
Joann Grayson, a professor in the department of psychology, worked
as an advocate for child and family abuse victims and won several
awards for her work. Through her class teachings as well as her
volunteer work, Grayson was an inspiration to her students.
At the university, Grayson taught in the areas of chUd abuse and neglect,
child clinical psychology and clinical psychology.
Grayson had also played an important role in the department of
psychology's field placement programs, which consisted of volunteer
programs that students participated in for university credit. These programs
included mentoring elementary school students, tutoring at-risk and
foster children, and working with programs like the Virginia Mennonite
Retirement Community, Healthy Families or the Virginia Child Protection
newsletter, a publication distributed nationwide that Grayson had edited
and published since 1981.
"I have had the opportunity not only to learn more about what it
is like to work as a professional in the field of psychology, but I have
also learned more about my personal strengths and weaknesses," said
senior Cassie Castro, a student who worked at Shenandoah Academy
for the Shenandoah Youth Services of Virginia. "I have also learned that
I am in the right profession because I value helping others enrich their
quality of life."
In addition to her other accomplishments, Grayson sat on the Governor's
Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect from 1983 to 1993, and served
as its chair for four years. In 2001, Grayson testified before a Congressional
committee to lobby for the reenactment of the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act.
"Speaking to the Congressional Committee was something I did as a
service to the American Psychological Association," said Grayson. "I
gave testimony on my thoughts and hoped my ideas were helpful to the
committee."
In 2006, Prevent Child Abuse Virginia awarded Grayson with its
Champion for Children Award in recognition of her dedication to helping
children and families. In March 2009, Grayson was awarded the Virginia
Women in History Award after being nominated by a fourth-grade class
from a school in Alexandria, Va. She had also won the university's Be the
Change award in healthcare.
"It is certainly wonderful to be recognized," said Grayson. "It is especially
nice that others see the efforts as worthwhile. It is humbling, as so many
others also do exceptional work."
Many of her former students had enrolled in graduate school, while
others were conducting their own case studies or spending time teaching
in foreign countries. Despite their differences in occupations, future
goals and plans, they all attributed some amount of their success to their
participation in the field placement program and the encouragement they
received from Grayson.
"It's just very positive to know that students are able to launch wonderful
careers," said Grayson, who enjoyed hearing from former students. "It's just
so much fun to read what everybody has done." //
Professor Joann Grayson fills out paperwork in fier
Miller Hall office. Grayson was named a "Virginia
Woman of History" along with seven other women. Past
recipents of this award included Martha Washington.
Dolly Madison and Katie Couric.
photo/'/emilylaw
Psychology professor Joann Grayson
is well known for her prevention
programs for at-risk children in the
Harrisonburg community. Grayson had
taught at the university for 30 years and
supervised more than 9,000 hours of
community service.
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The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) made a series of changes over
the course of the year, adding three environmental minors and a biochemistry minor
to the curriculum. Students experienced the benefits of developments made inside
and outside the classroom.
A new bioscience building was in the planning and production stages, to be
built in the space between the East Campus Library and the Physics and Chemistry
building, which was currently a parking lot.
Math students competed in the Consortium for Mathematics and Its Applications
Project (COMAP), a math modeling competition sponsored by a nonprofit
organization. Over a period of four days, 800 teams from 1 1 countries used
mathematical modeling to present their solutions to real world problems.
Students who wanted to get some hands-on experience had this opportunity
through the Office of International Programs, where CSM sponsored programs for
students to study geology in Ireland, explore the history of science in London, and
dive into environmental issues in the Bahamas or Madagascar. The college also
periodically sponsored a study abroad program in the Galapagos Islands.
"Our study abroad programs are fabulous," said Dr, David Brakke, the dean
of CSM.
CSM was dedicated to excellence in undergraduate education and research,
according to the college's Web site. Its programs were student-centered and
designed to prepare students for responsible positions at all levels in research,
industry, education, medicine and government.
The college emphasized learning through hands-on activities and provided
active learning experiences in a range of settings. It also encouraged collaborative
research with faculty, internships and other experiences that facilitated transitions
to the work environment, or graduate or professional education, preparing students
for life after graduation.
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Captain Planet was quoted at the top of the syllabus, "Protect
the environment or I'll f@!&%*# kill you!" Despite its comical
nature, the sentiment was no joke. During its debut in the
spring, ENVT 400: Capstone Seminar in Environmental Problem
Solving gave conscientious students the opportunity to study and
address some of the world's environmental issues.
A team of professors called "The Environmental Science and Studies
Work Group" created the capstone course as part of the reorganization
of the three environmental minors. Because the new curriculum
required all environmental minor students to take the capstone course,
it enabled "very different perspectives to come together to work on
problem solving over one central controversial issues," according to
Professor Jennifer Coffman, who co-taught the course with Professor
Steven Frysinger.
Coffman and Frysinger chose the theme "Biofuels and the Global
Food Supply."
"The reason we want to teach this is because we are nowhere near to
having all the answers," said Coffman. "[We're] very interested in this
controversy and hearing what they think because these are the ones
that are going to graduate and likely get involved."
"We wanted to find an issue that would be sufficiently difficult,
challenging and ill-defined so that there's no quick answers [and] we
could have a conversation about it," said Frysinger. The plans for the
class allowed for a different set of teachers to present students with a
different theme each semester.
Although current environmental minor students were not required
to take the capstone course because they were grandfathered in, the
course was almost filled. On the first day of class, both professors agreed
that this pilot group was promising, as they were already discussing
candidly and intelligently with one another.
"We even assigned an advanced reading and they did it," said Coffman.
"What more can you ask for?"
The 14 students, who ranged from integrated science and technology
majors to communication studies majors, had more than readings
and discussions in store for them. Students also took field trips to the |
university's Alternative Fuel Vehicle Lab, listened to guest speakers, and
were given the responsibility of designing five weeks of the course —
one lesson a week taught by a group of two to three students.
"When you're going to teach a topic, you really do have to dive in ;
and learn as much about it as you can and so that's what we're hoping
happens in that process," said Frysinger. "The broader picture is we're
hoping that they learn to appreciate different points of view about
environmental issues in general, improve their methods of discourse,
and develop their critical thinking skills." //
Passing back an informational pamphlet, students listen as
Professor Steven Frysinger elaborates on environmental
issues. Before teaching at the university, Frysinger was a
lead display systems engineer in the development of sonar
systems for the U.S. Navy.
photo/Zkimlofgren
Taking time out of class for discussion, Professor Steven
Frysinger talks to students in ENVT 400: Capstone Seminar
in Environmental Problem Solving. The capstone was
designed around a particular environmental topic, and was
usually capped at 16 students to facilitate intensive projects.
photo /'kimlofgren
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Christina Raeder
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Thomas Smith
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Last summer while flipping through the presets on his radio, Professor
Mark Mattson turned to WXJM 88.7, the university's station. All he heard
was static, and he thought of the dead air as a waste. This experience,
"mashed with a desire to spread science and math," gave him the idea to create
his own science-based radio program. With his co-host, Professor Brian Utter,
Mattson created his weekly radio program, STEM Sell.
Mattson had originally become interested in teaching during his freshman year of
college at Virginia Tech. He majored in chemical engineering but often found himself
helping friends understand math and came to enjoy it. His teaching adviser encouraged
him to fulfill teaching requirements, and Mattson also eai'ned his Ph.D. in physics.
After he graduated, Mattson taught at a tew schools in Virginia before coming to the
university' in 1997 to teach physics.
Utter had served as a teaching assistant when he was a graduate
student at Cornell University and worked as a researcher tor three
years at Duke University. The university's physics department
hired him in 2004.
In the fall, Mattson began contacting the advisers at
WXJM and higher university administrators to develop his
idea into a reality. The radio station told him he needed a
co-host for his show, so he started e-mailing other faculty
members. Utter saw the e-mail and jumped at the chance to
co-host a science radio show. Neither Mattson nor Utter had
any experience in radio, but they hosted their first show on
Tuesday, Oct. 27, under the direction of the WXJM program
director, senior Eric Wuestewald. At the time, the show did
not have a name, but both Mattson and Utter quickly came
up with the name STEM Sell and decided to stick with it
at the risk of sounding cliche. STEM was an acronym for
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
"Stem cells have been an issue in the news lately and we're
selling the concept of science and math," said Mattson.
In the spring semester, the show ran every Wednesday
from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. During the first 15 minutes of the show, Mattson and Utter
reported science in the news. Then they interviewed a guest, usually a faculty
member who talked about his or her latest research. In the final 15 minutes,
they discussed STEM in the news and science in everyday life. For example, in
January they explained the science behind the 3D movie, "Avatar."
"Ultimately, I like learning new things," Utter said. "I like talking about some of
the bizarre and amazing things that science uncovers. This show has given me an
excuse to talk to STEM faculty and students across campus and troll the Internet
for interesting science news. It's fun. In the end, I guess that's why I do it." //
STEM Sell guest Kevin Minbiole leans in
closer to the microphone while Professor
Brian Utter looks on during STEM Sell's
seventh broadcast episode. Minbiole, a
professor in the university's chemistry
department, was working in collaboration
with the biology department on the Natural
Product Isolation Project, whose research
on amphibian extinction was presented in a
program on the Discovery Channel in 2008.
photo// kirnlofgren
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Senior Daniel Simonson peeks into
one of the six telescopes mounted
at the Astronomy Park. The park
had been constructed in the fall of
2006 and the Astronomy Club often
hosted "star parties" there to allow
students to view nearby planets.
photoZ/kimlofgren
Astronomy Club president, senior
Patrick McCauley, adjusts the
telescope to fry to see through the
clouds. Less than optimal viewing
circumstances often caused the club to
cancel their "star parties."
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karlynwilliams // writer
astronomypar/c
The Astronomy Park provided an escape for students and the
community and allowed them to star gaze in the convenience
of the university's campus. Located on the east side of campus
between the Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) building and the
Skyline dorms, the Astronomy Park was used by classes, the Astronomy
Club and the public.
The Astronomy Park had electricity and six mounting pedestals for
telescopes, so its users didn't have to worry about batteries, long extension
cords or tripods. The park's concrete pad also made viewing easier when
the ground was wet or muddy. The park was primarily reserved for
introductory science courses, such as GSCI 104: Exploring the Night Sky.
"These courses use the park to look at bright objects in the sky," said
William Alexander, assistant professor of physics and the planetarium's
director. "They aren't too bothered by light pollution from the stadium
and the nearby fields."
The campus lighting was not ideal for research and deterred some
faculty and students from doing more serious scientific research at the
on-campus park.
"The light pollution on campus severely inhibits the collection of
scientific data, " said senior Daniel Simonson, who used Alexander's
telescope for projects related to his astronomy minor.
As members of the Astronomy Club, both Simonson and senior
Patrick McCauley 's biggest project was reaching out to the community
through events at the park. McCauley, the club's president, believed
astronomy was a casual interest for most people, so the park was able to
pull a decent crowd when the park held public events such as viewings
of a lunar eclipse.
"Having an on-campus site for setting up telescopes is very important to
us in terms of how many people come out," said McCauley. "Many people
are content to have a quick look and leave, so I think having to trek any
further might discourage some folks."
Alexander agreed. "If we were on a mountain top some place, we
wouldn't get that random traffic that is walking by the park."
Students or community members could learn to use the specialized
equipment with just a few training sessions. The club attempted to use the
park every other week, but often had to reschedule due to weather
McCauley did not use the park much for his own research, but instead
preferred using a larger telescope in darker skies off campus. Faculty, staff
and student organizations often did their own research at the University
Farm, located just 10 miles east of campus. The farm provided 31 clear
acres alongside the North River, eliminating some of the light pollution
found on campus.
"In an ideal world, we'd have both the park and an off-campus observatory
for research," said McCauley, "possibly located at the University Farm."//
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The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) provided a platform for students
to creatively express themselves. CVPA offered degrees in art, art history, music,
theatre and dance.
"In the College of Visual and Performing Arts, students are able to pursue rigorous
training in their major discipline within the context of a top-notch, undergraduate-
focused university," said Kate Arecchi, an assistant professor of musical theatre.
"There is a real sense of excitement and collaboration between the varied artistic
disciplines that make up the College of Visual and Performing Arts."
The School of Art and Art History had more than 600 students who could choose
from more than 155 available courses. This "collaborative community" offered
degrees in art history, studio art, graphic design, interior design and industrial design.
The school sponsored four art galleries, which offered opportunities for students to
explore, think and succeed artistically.
The School of Music allowed students to study subjects ranging from percussion
to the music industry. Anthony-Seeger Hall and Wilson Hall auditorium remained
the sites for student performances as the university completed construction on the
Center for the Performing Arts, which was due to open in the fall of 2010.
The School of Theatre & Dance would also use the new facility for its programs
in theatre, musical theatre and dance. Although classes were spread out around
campus in four separate locations until the new construction was completed, the new
building would bring the different schools closer together.
"Theatre, dance and music sharing this new facility will foster even more
collaboration between students and faculty," said Arecchi.
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Warming up witin a series of pirouettes,
sopliomore Lindsay Wirt and senior
Briana Carper prepare for DANC 246:
Intermediate Jazz. Like many courses
in tfie dance program, DANC 246 could
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I Miller. "It's a fun way to be getting exercise without really
%^ knowing you're getting exercise, and a fun way to gain
strength and flexibility."
DANC 246: Intermediate Jazz was a class designed for any dancers
who had minimal jazz training or for those who had previously only
taken a beginner's jazz class. However, priority placement in the class
was given to students majoring in the School of Theatre and Dance.
"It has provided the opportunity for me to escape the stressful world of
a college student and enjoy dancing," said senior Kelsey Ann Hickson.
Many students who enrolled in the class had danced growing up, either
on a school dance team or at a private dance studio. Those students saw
the class as a way to continue their passion for dancing.
"It is such a release," said senior Jenna Thibault. "I can truly say I get
lost in my own world when I'm dancing. I am only aware of myself the
movement and the music."
Through the class, students worked to increase skills such as flexibility,
strength, balance, endurance and rhythm.
"My favorite part of the class is going across the floor," said senior
Alissa Clayton, which she described as practicing technical skills in
sequence or in combinations.
The purpose of the class was not only to improve upon existing skills,
but also to learn about the many different styles of jazz dance.
"In the first half of the semester, they're usually taught three different
dance combinations and they're graded on those combinations," said
Miller, who had taught at the university for 14 years. "They're graded on
things like musicality, memory, technique and use of space."
Another component of the class consisted of a choreography
assignment, where the class was given a combination and then required
to manipulate the combination in order to make it their own. Students
were able to add a segment, change certain aspects of the combination,
or add their own style to it.
"It's a great class to take even if you don't ever want to continue
to dance again because it teaches lifelong skills," said Miller. "It
probably gets them excited about being physically active for the rest
of their lives."//
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The university prepared students for their futures by providing
them with a broad range of general education requirements
and career-oriented majors. The general education program
required students to take classes in the arts, humanities and sciences,
which consumed about one-third of the necessary undergraduate credits.
While some students grumbled about these mandatory classes, a number
of students had a higher regard for the university's commitment to their
overall education.
Junior Kayla McKechnie felt that the idea of the program benefited
students.
"If you get a passionate [general education] professor that isn't overly
fond of projects, readings and assignments, then the classes can be
enjoyable and entertaining," said McKechnie. "You can't help but walk
away with more knowledge than you had before."
But McKechnie also recognized difficulties in balancing her general
education classes with required classes for her major.
"It's nice to learn things that I wouldn't otherwise be exposed to, but
there is nothing worse than a [general education] professor that goes too
far in making the class overly difficult," said McKechnie.
Students who had already declared their majors prior to their freshman
year may have considered the program to be a waste of time, but others
found that general education classes were particularly helpful when they
were stUl trying to figure out their majors.
"I think that it [the general education program] is very helpful for those
who are undecided as to what major they want to pursue," said sophomore
Katelyn O'Donnell.
The program offered students an assortment of diverse classes to
introduce them to variety of subjects and career fields, and students
often had a choice between one or more classes that would fulfill a
certain requirement.
"I appreciated that I was forced to take a class other than my minor,"
said junior Amy Sullivan, who enjoyed her general education math class
thrown into a semester full of writing courses.
Professor Timothy Howley, who taught GKIN 100: Lifetime Fitness &
Wellness, also saw the benefits of general education classes.
"If students were not mandated to take a general health [or] wellness
class, they may not examine their own health behaviors," said Howley.
"With current health trends, it is essential that we promote wellness
and prevention."
A remainder of students were on the fence when it came to the program.
"I think JMU should keep [general education classes], but they do get
in the way at times," said junior Tessa DuBois, a communication studies
major who disliked her required science class because she didn't see its
benefits in her field.
In the end, it often depended on the student.
"I took several science and English courses, which seemed fairly
repetitive," said senior Lindsey Monroe. "I wish we had more free range
when it comes to selecting which [general education classes] to take." //
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Students take notes during a lecture in GEOL 110: Physical
Geology. GEOL 110 was one course that filled a requirement in
the third general education cluster, "The Natural World."
photo// anniekraft
Diane Abadam
Kristina Apwisch
Rachel Atkins
T'Airra Belcher
Lauren Bernardo
Kelsey Blanchard
Elizabeth Cannon
Joni Carnes
Amanda Caskey
Nadia Charity
Veronica Choi
Kristi demons
Cody Clifton
Taylor Cochran-Sutton
Candice Coleman
Brandi Cooper
Logan Cox
Julia Cramer
Kelsie Davenport
Jessica Davis
Paul Dimarco
George Dippold III
Rachel Dozier
Catherine Duval
Constance Evans
Alana Ferens
Allyson Fleming
Margaret Fogarty
Alexandra Foundas
Kathleen French
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Ashley Grappone
Candice Groover
Danlell Haas
Tiffany Hawkins
Elisa Hernandez
Kaitlin Holbrook
Sara Hollands
John Hollenbeck
Chris Holt
Shannon Huntley
Azamat Ibragimov
Danielle Jenkins
Matthew Johnson
Ilia Koulinitch
Kariey Kranich
Allison Lagonigro
Abby Lantzy
Betsy Larue
Britanie Latimer
Brianna Lauffer
Emily Law
Sarah Lockwood
Kimberly Lofgren
Jessica Ludwig
Katherine Lyvers
Lisa Mees
Almas Mendygaliyev
Evalena Miller
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Sophomore Lauren Burwell looks on as
senior Jack Wickham helps her to choose
her classes on e-campus. In addition to
offering help in the office. Madison Advising
Peers could also be reached through e-mail.
photo/Zsarahwink
sarahchain // writer
madisonadvisingpeers
Imagine yourself as an underclassman: bombarded with general
education requirements, the stress of declaring a major, exploring
study abroad opportunities and navigating e-campus. Imagine yourself
as a senior: completing your major, completing your minor and getting
an override into the last course you need to graduate. Understanding the
ins and outs of the academic system was often overwhelming for even the
most resourceful students.
"I think we-all have been in a situation where you have a question that
keeps getting referred to someone else," said sophomore Allison Scire.
Recognizing a need for direction that would supplement assistance
provided by faculty advisers, the Student Government Association (SGA)
and University Advising created a new program in the fall of 2009: Madison
Advising Peers (MAPs).
More than 50 students applied for the eight available positions, and
in August, Scire and seven others returned to campus before classes
i started to complete three days of training. The MAPs learned about
j general education requirements, registering for classes on e-campus and
S other general advising topics. They also attended presentations by guest
speakers from different colleges, in order to better understand the policies
of individual colleges.
Some students were intimidated to approach a faculty member, according
to the director of University Advising, Anna Lynn Bell. Students often
met with a MAP first in order to prepare for a meeting with their faculty
advisers, which eased students' worries about asking the right questions.
"We thought there was a role that the peers could play in collaboration
with the faculty advisers," said Bell. "From the very beginning working
with the SGA, we felt that it was important to partner with faculty and not
create a system to replace faculty advisers."
MAPs covered mostly procedural questions about how certain academic
systems worked, and directed most curriculum- and career-oriented
questions to a faculty adviser.
The MAP office was open five days a week in Wilson Hall, and saw an
infliix of both underclassmen and upperclassmen searching for guidance.
The peers' busiest time of year was typically during the course adjustment
period at the beginning of each semester, and during course scheduling
near the end of each semester.
"People want us to look over their schedules and make sure they're on
the right track," said junior Courtney Dickerson. "We can help them look
over any scheduling issues and then send them to the appropriate program
directors or professors that they may need to talk to."
Aside from the common questions about general education, MAPs also
dealt with correcting misinformed students, students looking to build
their GPAs, and seniors who wanted to adjust their schedules to prevent
staying an additional semester.
"A lot of people who come to our office are confused or stressed out,
and we get to feel really rewarded because we can sit down with them and
figure out what their problem is and what the easiest and most logical
solution is," said junior Alexis Jason-Mathews.
Six of the eight advisers planned to return the following year, with new
ideas for advertising the program and attracting more students. MAPs
had held programs on campus and in residence halls to explain the
services they offered and answer common questions, but planned to add a
communications coordinator position next semester.
"It's really rewarding to be able to help a student with a problem they've
been struggling with," said Scire, who added that the diversity of the
MAPs added to the program's collaborative nature. "If I get a major-related
question that I cannot answer, chances are one of the other peer advisors
in the office has that major and can answer that question."
By working in collaboration with one another and the faculty advisers,
MAPs provided answers and direction for any confused student.
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Instead of spending class listening to lectures and taking endless
notes, students in GSCI 164: Physical Science - Learning Through
Teaching learned how to teach science concepts by using hands-on
techniques.
Sophomore Miranda Lojek had asked Professor Nicole Radziwill to
teach this course in the spring because Lojek had enjoyed her teaching
style during the fall semester.
"She gets on a personal yet still professional level with her students,"
said Lojek. "She does her very best to make herself available for her
students. She's willing to Skype, text, call, e-mail or whatever is easiest
for the student."
Though the spring was Radziwill's first time teaching this course,
she had taught all the enrolled students during her first semester at the
university in the fall.
"I know them all from before, so we can get started full force," said
Radziwill. "It's nice because it is only an eight-week course."
For the first few weeks, Radziwill reviewed a few basic concepts with her
students, who were all Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies (IdLS) majors.
Then RadziwiU stepped back, and the students taught the course. Their
major project was to pick a topic, create a lesson plan and find a way to
effectively demonstrate that concept to the rest of the group.
"Professor Radziwill leaves the assignments very open," said sophomore
Katie Putnick. "We are able to take our own ideas and run with them."
The class only had 12 students, which made it easier for Radziwill to
focus on the students' specific needs. Junior Vanessa Dunn enrolled in the
course because she hoped to understand the concepts in physics better.
"Physics is not my strongest subject," said Dunn. "1 want to be able to
better understand so I can feel confident when teaching."
Radziwill encouraged students to adopt a hands-on approach to
teaching and learning so they could begin thinking outside the box
when they created their own lesson plans.
"In 10 years down the road, I want them to remember and internalize
the fundamental concepts through memorable experiences in class,"
said Radziwill.
Since they were learning about momentum in the beginning of the
course, Radziwill took the class to play pool in order to learn about the
effect of mass and velocity on the momentum of the pool balls.
"In my opinion, this is a much better alternative to sitting in class and
working through sample problems," said Putnick. "We are actually able
to see the reasons behind the formulas."
After the students' lesson plans were completed, RadziwiU had a surprise
for her students. She published a PDF document of all of the students'
work in a book, so that each student had the class' entire collection of
lesson plans to use in the future when teaching their own classes. //
Sophomore Kelly Merle takes notes during a student-
led presentation on thermodynamics. GSCI 164 was a
block course that lasted eight weeks, where students
taught the last four weeks of the course.
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Professor Nicole Radziwill sets up a student
presentation. In her first year teaching at the
university. Radziwill encouraged her students
to keep in contact through phone calls
e-mails, texting and even Skyping
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Matthew Phillips
Andrew Reese
Alyssa Richardson
Skye Riddle
Corbin Rugh
Kaitlyn Schmit
Emily Senn
Michael Serna
Amy Shadron
Alex Smart
Katlyn Stiedle
Thomas Stokes
Elisabeth Sundin
Ethan Thompson
Joshua Thompson
Samantha Thompson
Stacey Walker
Brock Wallace
Kimberly Walsh
Jessica Weaver
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The Office of the President's main priority was the student.
"One of the main things that the senior management of the
institution has an emphasis on is that the student is the main
priority," said Donna Harper, the executive assistant to President Linvvood
H. Rose. "We try to think of what is in the best interest of the students."
With the recession in full swing, attention was given primarily to the
budget crisis in Virginia and its effect on students. The Office of the
President was constantly looking for different ideas that could help
students, but due to a hold on the budget, it wasn't sure what resources
would be available within the current budget.
Harper said that the faculty and staff had helped by writing for grants
that allowed undergraduates to assist with research, an opportunity that
was usually only available to graduate students.
Besides looking out for students, the Office of the President
oversaw four divisions at the university: Academic Affairs,
Administration and Finance, University Advancement, and Student
Affairs and University Planning.
"The strategic emphases of the university for the current year are
President Linwood H. Rose
academic programs, diversity, sustainability and philanthropy," said Nick
Langridge, assistant to the president.
These emphases brought doctoral programs in both strategic leadership
and nursing practice. The Office of the President also developed the
university's Master Plan, which anticipated use of the space recently
acquired with the purchase of Rockingham Memorial Hospital in 2009.
The Office of the President's emphasis on environmental efforts was
one of its most important objectives. The office established the Institute
for Stewardship of the Natural World (ISNW), which held programs that
focused on the university's sustainability efforts.
The ISNW had three main goals: to minimize materials' impact,
emissions, toxins, solid waste and consumption; to conserve, steward
and restore natural systems; and to advance environmental literacy and
engagement through research, education and community programs.
The university's effort paid off when it was ranked among the top 10
schools for Power Vote pledges, which was a campaign to create a clean
energy economy.
As for future plans, the Office of the President intended to eventually
accommodate an enrollment of more than 20,000 students. But even
in the midst of the university's growth, the students were always on the
administration's mind.
"[Decisions] are always made with the student's best interest at the
forefront," said Harper. //
Charles W. King Jr., senior vice
president of Administration and Finance,
concentrates on paperwork in his office.
Administration and Finance was tioused
in Alumnae Hall along witln the other
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sarahchain // writer
As the administrative division that coordinated each academic
program at the university. Academic Affairs kept busy throughout
the school year. In addition to managing each of the six colleges,
the department also oversavvr the general education program.
During the 2009-2010 academic year, the department worked on
developing new programs and expanding old ones. Staff focused on
adapting the university's academics to better complement the changing job
market and growing industries.
One new program was the School of Hospitality, Sport, and Recreation
Management, which would open in the fall of 2010. The new school was
a result of a task force that considered all areas of the hospitality and
entertainment industries.
The task force recommended putting faculty together from all areas and
letting them develop existing programs and create new programs," said
Douglas Brown, the provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs.
By creating this new school, the administration hoped to attract a large
hotel corporation interested in putting a "sizeable" hotel on campus where
students could gain experience in an internship setting. The hotel would
be connected to a large conference center, according to Brown.
The Academic Affairs branch was also working on expanding the
curriculum in three other areas: creating a doctoral program in strategic
leadership, reorganizing the College of Arts and Letters to create a
School of Public and International Affairs (SPAI), and developing a
communications major with a focus on health communication.
"We're trying to anticipate student demand and what we see out in the
market in terms of job potential," said Brown.
In SPAI, the curriculum had changed in the past few years to include
more emphasis on cultural education and critical thinking. Focusing on
these skills prepared students to fill the federal jobs left open by retiring
employees, according to Brown.
The Health Communication program would educate students so they
could help both professionals and patients understand the healthcare
system.
"In hospitals there are a lot of specialties, but not enough people
coordinating what's happening to the patient," said Brown. "These
professionals would be experts in that."
Whether it was international affairs, hospitality or a change in health
focus. Academic Affairs was working on implementing a series of
academic changes to better prepare each student who graduated from the
university. //
administration Rl finance
sarahchain // writer
As the largest division at the university. Administration and
Finance included a wide range of units. Athletics, Facilities
Management, Dining Services, Public Safety, the post office and
Parking Services were all areas the division oversaw.
Despite difficult economic times. Administration and Finance worked to
use the university's budget to best serve its programs and departments.
"With the economic downturn continuing, the budget office works
hard to make sure JMU squeezes value out of every dollar spent," said
Brian Charette, assistant vice president of human resources, training
and performance.
Some of the improvements the division was working on included
renovations to Bridgeforth Stadium. Construction on the stadium, which
would add 10,000 seats, began in the fall semester and was scheduled
for completion by the fall of 201 1. Administration and Finance had also
completed designs for new recreational fields to be constructed at the
corner of Port Republic Road and Neff Avenue, although the bids that it
had received were over budget allowances.
Information and Technology (IT) was also developing a new e-mail
system for faculty, staff and students, which was unveiled on Jan. 20.
Staff and faculty had the new option to use the Microsoft Exchange
system, which offered integrated services including a calendar and task
management system, in place of Webmail. IT was also working on moving
student e-mail to the Microsoft Live@EDU service in the spring.
The division was also particularly proud of the new East Campus dining
facility, according to Charette. "E-Hall," as students had labeled it, was the
first building on campus eligible for sustainability certification by the U.S.
Green Building Council. Building the university's newest dining facility
with a focus on sustainability was in step with the university's commitment
to environmental stewardship. Facilities Management, which cared for
the campus' grounds and buildings, was a leading force in this movement,
according to Charette.
Charette acknowledged that the budget would affect the university's
future plans, but offered assurance that Administration and Finance's first
obligation was to the students.
"The budget situation creates significant challenges related to future
projects," said Charette. "However, we never stop thinking of how to
improve services to students." //
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From the day students moved into tlieir dorms freshman
year to the day they flipped their tassels at graduation, the
university was constantly evolving. The changes ranged
from subtle — what constituted a punch — to massive — two libraries
instead of one. But the largest changes that affected the students in
a direct way were all planned by the division of Student Affairs and
University Planning.
Student Affairs and University Planning based its mission on
"providing the best possible programs and services for our students
and to help them develop life-long skills which will enable them
to accomplish their dreams and realize success in all areas of life,"
according to the division's Web site.
The division was made up of a wide variety of university
departments, including Community Service Learning, Disability
Services, Judicial Affairs, Residence Life and University
Recreation. These departments, among others, were expecting big
changes in the future.
One of the largest projects that Students Affairs and University
Planning had undertaken was the renovation of the Rockingham
Memorial Hospital (RMH), which the university bought in 2009.
According to Mark Warner, senior vice president of Student Affairs
and University Planning, the new hospital would house a number of
different departments, including Orientation, Career and Academic
Planning, the Health Center and a counseling center, as well as a
dining facility for students.
RMH planned to close in the summer and move its patients to its
new building located off Port Republic Road. The university would
move its departments into the vacated buildings by 2012, leaving
some buildings on campus empty and available for other uses.
"The health center building will probably come down," said Warner.
"And Wilson and Varner Hall will become academic buildings."
Another development to the university was the addition of
Environmental Stewardship as the university's 18th defining
characteristic.
"Not only has it been added as a defining characteristic, but it
has been further elevated to become one of the institution's four
strategic emphases," said Nick Langridge, assistant to the president of
University Planning.
The four strategic emphases of the university were academic
programs, environmental sustainability, diversity and philanthropy.
Besides coordinating university changes, the division also took
pride in the events put on by the different departments, including
the Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) March and Speak Out, which took
place on Jan. 14, and was organized by the Center for Multicultural
Student Services.
"It was the best MLK March and Speak Out in 23 years," said
Warner. "The most powerful thing to me, as it always is, was when
students speak out and to hear their voices."
With Student Affairs and University Planning working on
significant transformations to come in the university's future, it
seemed as though the students' experiences were sure to change along
with them. //
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Joanne Carr
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Senior Vice President for Student
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Charles King Jr.
Senior Vice President for
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Vice Provost for Science, Technology,
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Vice Provost for Research
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Vice Provost for Academic
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Dean
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Dean
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Dean, College of Integrated
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Dean, College of Science
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George Sparks
Dean, College of Visual
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ALPHA
Alpha Sigma Alpha alumnae look
through scrapbooks and reflect on
fond memories of the sorority. The
70th anniversary brunch was a way
for current sisters and alumnae to
reconnect and learn about past and
present ASA events.
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caitlincrumpton // writer
Alpha Sigma Alpha (ASA) had a lot to be proud of as the
sorority celebrated its 70th year at the university.
The sorority organized a series of special events on Nov. 7,
inviting alumnae to participate in campus tours and attend a
brunch and home football game against the University of Maine.
"We had a really good turnout for the amount of alumni that
came," said senior Catie Hans, vice president. "They shared old
stories, and it was nice to meet a lot of alumni that we hadn't met
before."
Not only were the festivities a success, but ASAs national
magazine, The Phoenix, also featured the 70th anniversary
celebration in the January 2010 issue.
Another accomplishment for ASA was the creation of the
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ASA Beta Epsilon Web site, which featured pictures, videos and
updates about the sorority.
"This Web site allows members, alumni, family and friends to
find out more about our chapter," said senior Kristen Matthews,
president. "We hope that the Web site will continue to grow as
more people contribute documents and information."
The organization also participated in the Homecoming banner
contest, winning third place out of 25 contestants, and held its
first Special Olympics philanthropy week, which occurred the
first week in November.
ASAs philanthropy week was based off the "R" word campaign,
also known as the "Spread the Word to End the Word" pledge.
The Special Olympics sponsored this specific campaign, which
influenced individuals to pledge to not use the word "retard" to
insult another person.
Another philanthropy ASA was involved with was the S.
June Smith Center, which used education and other services to
support children with developmental needs.
"Instead of donating money, we created large, simple,
handmade puzzles that the children could use," said Matthews.
"We felt that donating something the children could actually
learn from was more valuable than simply writing out a check." //
Alpha Sigma Alpha sisters look through
sorority scrapbooks to learn about the
history of the organization. The sorority
held its Madison MADDness philanthropy
week In the spring to raise money for
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD)
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Busch, Elizabeth Buckley, Cara Bevan, Bobbie Lou Long, Taryn Anrig. Third Row: Ella Smith, Courtenay
Craven, Lynsey Studer, Annie Leslie, Allie Romeo. Back Row: Katie Carter, Melissa DeFuria, Liza
Mencarini, Meg Brooks.
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Proudly wearing their letters, the sisters of Alpha
Phi prepare cookies to sell to the audience at
Michael Larrick's comedy show. The sorority
participated in other organizations' events,
including Alpha Phi Alpha's Miss Black and Gold
Scholarship Pageant, where one of their sisters,
senior Kelley Kolar, won.
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alexledford// writer
Over the course of the school year, the women of
Alpha Phi were busy competing in scholarship
pageants, building their GPAs, organizing community
service events, staying involved on campus, and bonding
with new and old members. But all year, there was one
thing consistently on their minds: philanthropy.
h: the fall, the members of Alpha Phi raised more
than $19,000 for the Alpha Phi Foundation and the
Rockingham Memorial Hospital Women's Health Focus
Center. Both organizations worked to raise awareness of
women's heart disease.
"Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death among
women, so as young women we feel it's crucial to
educate and raise awareness about cardiac care," said
senior Erin Flint.
During its philanthropy week, "A-Phiasco," Alpha Phi
raised money through its "King of Hearts" male auction,
selling T-shirts on the Commons, a 5K run and the
Red Dress Gala. It was the sorority's most financially
successful philanthropy week.
The members' hard work was recognized by the
Fraternity and Sorority Life office when Alpha Phi won
the Chapter of the Year award. The award took into
consideration everything the sorority did during the
year, including its community service, sisterhood events,
programming, GPAs and philanthropic efforts.
"I think Fraternity and Sorority Life saw that Alpha
Phi doesn't strive to succeed in only one aspect of Greek
life," said senior Kelley Kolar.
It was balance and diversity that defined the sorority,
according to Kolar.
"It's hard to say what makes an Alpha Phi an Alpha
Phi,'" said Kolar. "There is for sure no cookie-cutter
mold or equation you can put together to equal a sister.
We have one thing in common: we are sisters and we act
like it."
"We're not just a bunch of girls trying to be social,"
said sophomore )ulie Moores. "We respect the
organization and its history. Alpha Phi has given me
the opportunity to surround myself with down-to-earth
people who truly care."
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Katte Soriano, Christie Reitz, Erin Turkel, Jessica Farah, Erin Collins. Third Row: Caroline McGraw. Casey Crone. Julia Fio-
no, Amanda Sower, Kaitlyn Schmit. Megan Lipp, Elspeth Hart, Shelby Allard, Kelley Kolar, Stephanie Tan, Ann Smith, Back
Row: Alison Parker Victoria Juhasz, Lindsay Martin. Cara Livingston, Kelsey Peyton. Kaitlin Solomon, Melissa Peale, Abby
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With smiles on their faces, junior Rachel
Northridge and sophomore Katy Summerlin
serve cookies and collect money at Mikey
Larrick's comedy show. The cookie sale was
one fundraiser that the sisters held to raise
money for the Alpha Phi Foundation.
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Alpha Phi underwent changes as it added new
members, according to senior Emily Lindamood, vice
president of marketing.
"Change is necessary because it allows us to meet
new people and experience new things every year," said
Lindamood.
The sorority had a large turnout during recruitment
week and was excited about the new additions to the
sisterhood.
"We feel we got such great new members because they
could see our bonds shine throughout the week," said Kolar.
Alpha Phi was confident that the bonds made between
new and old inembers would continue to grow in the
future.
"It's a home away from home to many sisters, and
a place where each one of us can go and feel safe and
loved," said Lindamood.
"I don't feel like I have to look or act in a certain way
to fit in," said Kolar. "I only feel that I need to have an
open and welcoming heart."//
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ALPHA
Dressing up in Dukes apparel, sisters
of Alpha Sigma Tau huddle together
for a snapshot. Tailgates before
football games were a popular way
for sororities to get together and
celebrate sisterhood.
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^^^ ommunity issues were no match tor the women of Alpha
Sigma Tau (AST).
With 134 women in the sorority, AST members were involved
in more than 30 organizations on and off campus, including the
Boys and Girls Club and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals (SPCA). The sorority was committed to promoting
ethical, cultural and social development, according to junior
Danielle Storrie.
AST also changed its philanthropy this year, from AIDS
Awareness to juvenile diabetes. Also known as type one diabetes,
juvenile diabetes affected more than 3 million people in the
United States and an average of 40 children were diagnosed each
day, according to Storrie.
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The sorority supported the Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation and Lions Camp Merrick, a camp in Maryland for
children with diabetes. They raised $4,131, enough to sponsor a
child to attend the camp that he or she could otherwise not afford.
AST also raised money for diabetes research through Rockingham
County Kids with Diabetes (RockU), a community group for parents
with children who had been diagnosed with the disease.
The sorority's philanthropy week in October consisted of
fundraising events such as the Mr. Fraternity Pageant and a
kickball tournament. AST also had a donation table and held
a 5K run with Pi Kappa Alpha to spread awareness and raise
money through Rockd.
"We wanted a philanthropy that we felt could connect us to the
community," said senior Sarah Kyger. "One of our sisters has type
one diabetes, and after hearing about her life with diabetes we
wanted to help support her and others with diabetes."
"We felt that because diabetes affects so many, it was a cause
that hit close to home for us," said senior Lauren Littleton. "Any
little bit that we raised is one step closer to finding a cure."
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Tzamarias, Sydney Talbot, Reisa Berg. Fourth Row: Lauren Littleton, Julia Bleuer, Courtney Denelsbeck, Lauren Hartman, Bergdis
Magnusdottir, Megan Kennedy, Meghan Gardiner, Amanda Thacl<er, Spil<e Leffke, Marlee Wise, Ashley Jones, Danielle Rallo. Back
Row: Kristen Westbrool<, Krista Rockhill, Megan Becker, Kristin Baltimore, Bridgette McNamara, Jamie Dalsimer, Ann Gottlieb,
Kristen Bromaghim, Christie Belinski, Clair Richardson, Logan Meyer.
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hours. Founded in 1908, the group
required its members to maintain a
GPA of 2.5 or higher and perform
a certain number of community
service hours.
Twelve university women
established the charter for Alpha
Kappa Delta Phi in spring of 2003,
with the mission of promoting
Asian awareness on campus.
The women participated in
service events like Breast Cancer
Awareness month and Adopt-A-
Highway. Any female student with
an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher was
eligible to participate in rush.
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Jung, Jenny Chung, Amanda Ou, Michele Patena. Hong-Quy Duong. Back Row: Courtney Wu, Chelsey
Sison, Jill Lu, Nabila Hafez, Christina Pickman, Diana Pei.
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by putting on golf tournaments
and 5Ks to raise money for its
philanthropy, cystic fibrosis. The
business fraternity was open to
all majors and combined aspects
of a social, honorary and service
fraternity with the professional
development that led to success.
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Front Row: Megan Ngo, Kate Asai, Katy Lovin, Stefanie Winnicki, Kerry Mattiiews, Patricia Grinnell, Stacie
Garay Second Row: Jessie Hendrick, Kelly Salire, Ali Donzella, Stephanie Sousa, Lindsay Higgins, Brittany
Jennings, Elise Lindquist, Marsha M. Shenk (Adviser). Back Row: Jeff Danowski, Luke Nelson, Nick Snider,
Justin Patterson, Kristen Davis, Tyler Austria, Kim Wojno, Kyle Ikeda.
Through events like the Miss
Black and Gold Scholarship
Pageant and Homeless Night
Out, Alpha Phi Alpha fulfilled
its goals of developing leaders
and promoting brotherhood. The
fraternity also began an initiative
in 2008 called Tools for School,
which ensured that students in
two local elementary schools
were equipped with the necessary
supplies to return to school in the
fall. Historically a black fraternity,
Alpha Phi Alpha was open to all
races and ethnicities.
Front Row: William McCoy, Aamir A. Cobb, Zachary Lane, Jarrett W. Smith, Emmanuel J. Jefferson. Back
Row: Justin Harris, Brandon Brown, Shaun Harris, Kenneth Hopkins, Dominique Scott, Alex Lee Jones.
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Campus Assault ResponsE members
pose for a picture. Sweatshirts with
organizations names printed on
them, similar to the ones worn by
CARE memebers, could be seen all
throughout campus.
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mandysmoot// writer
To expand its mission, Campus Assault ResponsE (CARE)
went through various changes in the fall. The group adapted
its programs to address intimate partner violence (IPV) as well as
sexual assault.
"We identified a need on this campus for someone to talk to
and an awareness about emotional, physical, mental and sexual
abuse in relationships," said senior Kelly Johnson, president.
In addition, CARE greatly expanded its membership, doubling
in size from previous years.
"We are incredibly excited about what this new mission and our
increased membership will be able to do for our campus," said
Johnson. "We were created by students for students, and we are
here for you."
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In October, CARE put on Rape, Abuse and Violence
Elimination (R.A.V.E.), an event where CARE members
performed skits and read poetry to raise awareness of sexual
assault and IPV.
CARE also continued to offer a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week
helpline for survivors of sexual assault. Each person had to
complete a minimum of 30 hours of training through the
organization before he or she was allowed to take calls. The
helpline ran whenever the university was in session.
"We offer a nonjudgmental and confidential person to talk
to and give you available resources on and off campus," said
Johnson. "The number for our helpline is located on the back of
the JAC card."
Phone operators had also been trained this year to deal with IPV.
"We are now capable of handling any dating violence issue from
stalking to rape and everything in between," said senior Caitlin
Bitto, training coordinator.
"There is no specific day, week or month that is dedicated to
educating the campus," said Johnson. "We, as CARE members,
consider every day a day in which we can dispel the rumors about
sexual assault and intimate partner violence, and raise awareness
of the issues to prevent them from happening here at JMU." //
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was successful due to the supportive
and comfortable atmospfiere
provided for ttnose in need.
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Front Row: Ashley Libby, Jenni Frazier, Jenn Ahokas, Jessica Paradis, Cara Lawn. Second Row: Kelly
Wilson, Duncan Campbell, Emily Garrett, Sally Boyd, Teresa Xie. Back Row: Kelly Johnson, Lydia Hotek,
Ellen Katzman, Danielle Terry, David Comer, Ariana Vanderveldt.
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EDITORIAL BOARD, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS AND DESIGNERS
WORKED TO OARTURE EAOH DIMENSION OF THE UNIVERSITY
Members of The
Bluestone's editorial
board work diligently
during a deadline
weekend. There were
a total of five deadlines
ttirougfiout the year and
the editorial staff often
stayed in the office past
midnight both Friday and
Saturday nights.
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allisonlagonigro// writer
The 101st volume of the university's yearbook, The
Bluestoiu\ underwent many changes from previous
years. With publication trends constantly changing, the
yearbook needed to undergo a "makeover" in order to
remain reader friendly. The Bluestone was updated to
provide readers with a more contemporary feel, much
like that of a magazine.
Going against the lengthy stories past Bluestone
yearbooks traditionally held, the 2009-2010 volume
contained shorter stories while still providing a vast
amount of information through alternative copy, such as
personal profiles and Q&As.
Another major change made to The Bhiestone was the
size of the book. The book originally had 400 pages,
which was reduced to 352. Senior Rebecca Schneider,
editor in chief, hoped that by reducing the number of
pages in the book, the staff could increase the amount
of time spent on each page, improving the quality of the
book as a whole.
In addition to a new take on the yearbook, several new
people were given the opportunity to become members
of the editorial board. Senior Tiffany Brown, assistant
photography director, was one of those people.
"I got involved with The Bluestone because I love
photography and it seemed like a great opportunity for
me to showcase my photos," said Brown, who worked
on her yearbook staff in high school taking pictures,
writing and editing.
"My favorite part is getting to do what I love, taking
photos," said Brown.
Junior Matthew Johnson, managing editor, was also
new to the editorial board this year. During high school,
Johnson worked on the school newspaper, but decided
to try yearbook once he got to college. Johnson began
working for The Bluestone during his sophomore year as
a writer.
"One of my favorite things is being able to work on
things I'm interested in pursuing once I graduate," said
Johnson, a media arts and design major.
Each year, a new group of students began working for
The Bluestone as writers, interviewing a wide variety
of people in order to get as many student voices in the
yearbook as possible.
"I love interviewing people because it gives me a
chance to get to know a wide variety of people and
events on campus," said senior Mandy Smoot, a staff
writer. Smoot had originally hoped to be a designer
for The Bluestone but had also applied for a writing
position.
Another new addition to the yearbook staff was
sophomore Sarah Wink, a staff photographer.
"I love experimenting with light and contrast and
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Senior Sarah Chain edits the December
graduation story. Cliain served as The
Bluestone's copy editor for two years after her
adviser, Nancy Nusser, recommended sfie
apply for tfie position.
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Front Row: Beth Principi, Matthew Johnson. Second Row: Parvina Mamatova, Caitlin Harrison, Rebecca Schneider,
Sarah Chain, Tiffany Brown, Natalie Wall. Third Row: Kristin McGregor, Amanda Caskey, Britni Gear, Staph Synoracki,
Amy Schlinger, Caroline Blanzaco. Kimbarly Lofgren, Julia Cramer, Allison Lagonigro, Susy IVIoon. Back Row: Colleen
Gallery, Sarah Lockwood, Karlyn Williams, Chloe IVIulliner, Brittany Jonas, Allie Conroy, Anna Thompson, Lisa IVIeas,
Katie Lyvers, Sarah Wink, Caitlin Crumpton, Shaina Allen.
just basically documenting everyday life,"
said Wink. "Photography gives people
different views on things they may or may
not have seen before." As a photographer,
Wink got the opportunity to attend a variety
of campus events, and some events that she
photographed were ones she likely would not
have attended otherwise.
Also new to the staff was junior Mary Kate
Wilson, a designer. Although she had no prior
yearbook experience, her passion and interest
in art and design helped push her in the
direction of designing for the yearbook.
"I like that I can do it on my own time, and
that I don't have to go into an office and sit
there and work on a design," said Wilson. "Art
was always fun for me and I really like doing
it more than anything else."
With the combination of several new
editorial board members, new staff
members and changes that had been made
to the yearbook, the 101st volume of The
Bluestone was guaranteed to capture the
year in a new light.
"We are trying to find interesting angles
in order to capture this year at JMU," said
Johnson. "I think the book itself is looking a
lot better than last year."//
Thinking hard, junior Beth
Principi digs deep to find the
perfect words to complete a
photo caption. Principi joined
the editorial board staff
as supervising editor after
writing for The Bluestone her
sophomore year.
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Joe Laura help to apply a girl's
temporary tattoo after she answers
a question on fire safety. Circle K
International volunteered at the
Children's First Fair on Sept. 12.
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Live to serve, love to serve — the motto of Circle K
International held true throughout the year as the
organization participated in many community service projects.
Members were involved in programs such as Big Brothers
Big Sisters, the Boys and Girls Club, and the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). They were also pen
pals with elementary school students and volunteered with the
Harrisonburg Children's Museum.
Circle K International was the world's oldest service
organization, dating back to 1936 when it began as a fraternity
at Washington State University. The university started its own
chapter on campus in 1971, as an organization dedicated to
service, leadership and fellowship.
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"This organization encourages students to do their part to make
our world a better place, not only during college, but for the years
to follow," said senior Alexis Bergen.
Circle K welcomed 40 new students this year, bringing the total
to 80 members. To join, students simply had to pay dues and
participate in a required number of service hours per semester.
One of the main events that Circle K helped put together was
the third annual Autism Walk with Gamma Gamma Sigma
and FIJI, held in March. The event, which followed Autism
Awareness Week, helped to raise money for the Shenandoah
Valley Autism Partnership, a nonprofit organization that worked
to improve the lives of those living with autism.
The money raised went toward scholarships for families,
efforts to raise awareness, training and support for parents
and professionals, and resources to be shared with other
organizations, according to sophomore Randa Meade.
"While our organization is involved with many different causes,
we often focus on making children's lives better," said Meade.
"Increasing money and awareness for autism will hopefully help
us to decrease the likelihood that a young child will have to live
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sophomore Marianne Bradshaw
play an icebreaker game on the
Quad. To help members get to
know one another better, the board
members of Circle K International
held a social event at the beginning
of each school year.
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Angela Lewis. Second Row: Mary Catherine Aesy, Lyz Tarman, Kristin Silver, Katie Benusa, Randa
Meade, Kelsie Davenport, Bonnie Weatherill, Jenna Ashworth, Lisa Wallace, Katie Schwenke, Kelsey
DeWitt. Third Row: Kelley Kolar, Meredith Sizemore, Label Sak, Jone Brunelle, Randi Dillard, Kelsey
Seward, Alyssa Suran, Gina Waclawski, Kelly Pilkerton, Jennifer Schwartz, Allison Seward. Back Row:
Mesbaul Haque, Laura Barkley, Marianna Bradshaw, Margaret Fogarty, Donna Jones, Leannah Williams,
Tony Garner, Carter Lusk, Justin Kibiloski, Spencer Holleman.
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Association (AMSA) was
chartered as a local chapter at
the university, whose members
worked with children at Spotswood
Elementary School, hosted a
Pre- Health organizations fair, and
attended regional and national
conferences. Its mission was
to provide an environment of
support for physicians in training
and increase the knowledge of
health information among its
members and the public. AMSA
also provided an opportunity for
members to network with others in
the medical field.
The Asian Student Union (ASU)
worked to raise awareness and
understanding of Asian- American
cultures. The organization
strived for multiculturalism, the
promotion of multiple ethnic
cultures in the interest of diversity.
ASU held its annual culture show
in November, "Traveling With
Destiny," which educated others
about different cultures.
Front Row: Jennifer Bienz, Chris Gurreri, Gina M. Cavallo, Iwona Stepniak, Matt Cronin, Lindsay Pipion,
Meghan Frawley, Megan Barnes. Back Row: Lindsey Nelson, Natalie Burrus, Robert Guanci, Sean Burke,
Paul Gomez, Cameron Straughn, Gregory Minutillo, Kevin Root.
Front Row: Amber Nguyen, Thanh-Thuy Nguyen, Yoonji Ha, Brittany Bailey, Adrianne Maraya, Kristin Brouillard,
Regina Perena, Bibiana Oe, Alethea Spencer, Jenny Shi, Raphael Villacrusis, Priscilla S. Odango, Diane E.
Abadam, Tina Bui, Emily Goodin. Second Row: Ngoc-Han Thi Nguyen, Rachel Hernandez, Christina Thai,
Erica Hwang, Tommy Surma, Phoebe Liu, Angeline Vo, Michael Wu, Thanh Nguyen, Patricia Ahn, Andrew
Spurr, Linda Zeng, Jessica Say Olivia Stout, Jen Park, Maria Siapno. Back Row: Vivian Ho, Jason Chuang,
Jacob Albert, Faheem Hamidzada, Michael Nguyen, Athony Hwang, Sung Ho Park, Daniel Maeng, Jonathan
Belmonte, Megan Mullins, Michael Evangelista, Eugene Jung, Nona Aragon, Andrew Aldaya, Michael Urgel.
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Front Row: Loleeta Dalton, Asya Toney, Jazmine Harrington, Christine Stallswortli. Back Row: Teneislia
Bailey, Mynik Taylor, Janna Hall, Jessica Bailey.
Front Row: Matt Acosta, Scott Keo, Abby Lantzy, Kat Kaufman, Stephanie Corkett, Shea Goitia, Jessica
Scudder. Second Row: Amanda Podgorski, Jonathan Blair, J.J. O'Malley, Daniel Phillips, Kelly Carr, Rachael
Pucillo, Becky Moorshead. Back Row: Pat Lay, Mike Dusold, Noah Curtis, Zack Neurohr, Phil Blake, Bon
Tang, Emory Johnson.
Proud winners of the 2008-2009
Dolly Award for its Annual Hip-
Hop summit fashion show, the
Black Student Alliance worked
to raise awareness both on
campus and in the community.
Membership was open to all who
were interested and members met
every first and third Wednesday
of each month. Ebony Exposure
Week, held in the fall semester,
focused on educating the
community on black culture.
As a recreational organization,
Bocce Ball Club promoted its
sport along with other outdoor
extracurricular activities. Bocce
ball was typically played on a
beach or flat stretch of land, so
club members usually practiced
on the Quad or Hillside Field.
The club often visited the Virginia
Mennonite Retirement Center to
play bocce ball with its residents.
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Helping themselves to a variety of
pastries, sisters of Tri Delta pass out
plates to one another. The colors
of the sorority were silver, gold and
cerulean, and the official sorority
flower was the pansy.
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With its annual Triple Play softball tournament
approaching, Tri Delta prepared for one of its biggest
events of the year. Normally occurring in the fall, the sorority
planned to move the tournament to March to coincide with the
start of spring.
"We hold our Triple Play softball tournament every year,"
said senior Lindsay Schoenle, president. "We invite all kinds
of different organizations across campus, not just Greeks, to
participate in friendly competition and help raise money for our
philanthropy, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital."
Instead of paying a registration fee to participate in the
tournament, the sorority required the organizations to send
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letters to friends and family asking for donations to St. Jude.
"Having the organizations send letters to participate in the
tournament increases awareness for what St. Jude is all about,"
said Schoenle. "It also encourages further donations to the
hospital in the future."
Lasting for three days, the Triple Play tournament took place
on the Festival lawn and allowed for organizations to partake
in friendly competition while raising awareness for Tri Delta's
philanthropy.
"We organize various facilities around the local community to
donate food and raffle items for the tournament," said Schoenle.
With about 18 organizations participating, the tournament was
split into a mens and a women's bracket, guaranteeing two winners.
"I actually had the pleasure of coaching one of the teams and
had a blast," said sophomore Elizabeth Kitts. "And the best part
about the whole tournament was that we were running the bases,
trying to win so we could help children with cancer. It was a great
success and last year we raised over $25,000 dollars for St. Jude."
A cookout with free food, raffle items and T-shirts for the
winners encouraged organizations to participate in a tournament
designed to spread awareness and promote donations for St. Jude
Children's Research Hospital. //
Tri Delta sisters enjoy a snacl< at
ttieir Founder's Day Lunclieon at the
Ramada Inn. The university's chapter
was founded on Nov. 27, 1988.
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Front Row: Stephanie Peace, Lauren Coble, Lindsay Schoenle, Alison Malinchak, Anne Blessing, Amanda Finnerty. Second Row: Christina EyI, Kate Klipfel,
Lauren Pesce, Cristen Cravath, Whitney Seull<e, Cindy Phung, Moira Gallagher, Meg Gerloff, Christina Smith, Madeline Micali, Paula Funslen, Alii Marshall,
Kellen Suber. Third Row: Callie McGee, Sonja Webster, Caitlin Fontanez, Libby Hale, Christen Showker, Amanda Toney, Jenny King, Becca Lippman, Leah
Wetchler, Jenna Hudson, Kristine McNerney, Loren Heaps, Stephanie Carey, Elise Emmons, Michelle Ojeda, Kristen Dasch, Christina Liou, Kaitlyn Clinage,
Makenzie Walter, Bits Kitts. Fourth Row: Hayley Mantio, Kate Baker, Luci Brinn, Lindsay Malinchak, Kimmie Bass, Bianca Regan, Georgina Buckley, Meghan
Lloyd, Katie Grube, Patience Cantrell, Kristen Hotz, Charlotte Moss, Cara DiFiore, Jackie McKay, Laura Spinks, Olivia Fritsche, Kim Falk, Erica Super, Kate
Freshwater Michelle Stonebrink, Jess Hendricks. Back Row: Arlene Carney, Lindsay Jondahl, Claire Ballweg, Kari Owens, Kayla Hirschmugl, Ashley Monger,
Kelsey Jensen, Michelle Kopera, Kelsey Jefferies, Samantha Platania, Dana Verner, Chelsea Burgess, Lauren Hamill, Anne Parks, Heather Fox, Melissa
Margulies, Ashley Ward, Kelly Morris, Kelly Gooch.
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Designed to provide support for
minorit)- men on campus. Brothers
of A New Direction encouraged
its members to grow personally,
spiritually and intellectually. The
organization promoted cultural
awareness through the discussion
of issues that affected men as a
whole. Members also reached out
to the communiU' through service
projects with the Boys and Girls
Club and local soup kitchens.
Often seen performing the Lion
Dance at Student Organization
Night, the Chinese Student
Association accepted any students
who were interested in learning
more about the Chinese culture
and tradition. \Vith more than 30
members, the group performed
at more than 20 events each \'ear.
They were also committed to
philanthropy, with a goal to raise
SI, 500 to help the Wolong Panda
Reserve, which worked to save
pandas from extinction.
Front Row: Ryan James. K.D. Doxie, Zachary Lane, Brian Davis. Back Row: Chris Copolillo, Forrest Parker,
Jn, Donte Jiggetts, Justin Wilson, Kenny Tinsley.
Front Row: Thanh-Thuy Nguyen, Maria Siapno. Ngoc-Han Nguyen, Courtney Wu, Rachel Hernandez, Jenny
Shi, Raphael Villacrusis, Kristin Brouillard, Amy Wu, Adrianne Maraya, Olivia Stout. Second Row: Angelina
Vo, Michael Wu, Winsie Lee, Jessica Say, Thanh Nguyen, Lisa Huynh, Phoebe Liu, Michael Urgel, Christina
Thai. Back Row: Peter Chan, Jason Chuang, Michelle Rudman, Michael Evangelista, Tian-Hao Wang, Daniel
Maeng, Michael Nguyen, Sung Ho Park, Anthony Hwang, Jacob Albert.
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As the only film club at the
university dedicated to educating
the community on the creative
aspects of classic, independent
and foreign films, Cinemuse was
open to any interested students.
The group, which was formed
in 2005, held an annual tllm
festival each spring semester. The
festival grew each year, expanding
in 2009 to show films at Court
Square Theater in downtown
Harrisonburg.
Front Row: Emily Correa. Rebecca Pratt, Helen Jaques, Kristin Silver, Kaitlin Silver, Ashley Scott, Jessica
Weaver. Second Row: Kimmy Rohrs, Kimberly Tyson. Natalie Lauri, Stephanie Jansen, Dustin Kenney,
Andrew Henchen, Keely Walsh, Jared Schaubert. Back Row: George Dippold. Tyler McLeod, Thaddeus
Lamar, Sydney McKenney Leanna Caplan, Jason Kim, Nicholas Young, Jacob Dickey.
Front Row: Jill Zeller, Catherine Haley Harmon, Kelly Narc: Second Row: Lauren Kiser, Michele Patten,
Courtney Wallace, Erin Henning. Back Row: Nicole Averse, S ieiC_, ,'vebb, Nikki Peros, Lauren Ashcroft, Kelly
Weber.
Participating in the National Club
Softball Association (NCSA), the
Club Softball team qualified for
the collegiate \Vorld Series in four
of its last five seasons. Trv'outs
were held each fall and spring,
and students were required to
have a cumulative GPA of 2.0
or higher to become part of the
team. The women in the club
devoted much of their time to
fundraising and service efforts in
the local communitv.
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Members of the "Fly Girl" family take
a break during Philanthropy Day of fall
recruitment. The sisters of Delta Gamma
raised money for Service for Sight
through Anchor Splash, an event they
sponsored every spring semester.
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stephsynoracki //writer
Fathers came to visit their daughters from all over the country
for a new tradition in the making: Dad's Day at Purcell Park.
A barbecue feast brought the women of Delta Gamma and their
fathers together before they competed against one another in a
game of kickball. The fathers also had a chance to play against other
fraternity men.
The women of Delta Gamma strove to show their potential
for growth during the fall and spring semesters. They attended
philanthropy events of other Greek organizations on campus and
participated in numerous community service-oriented activities.
"We've made a lot of progress and the only way we can go from
now is up," said senior Candace Avalos.
During recruitment, Delta Gamma sought women who were
dedicated to leadership and involvement in their community.
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"Through recruitment, all of the sisters worked their butts off to
recruit new members who believed in our mission and the places we
were going" said senior Kelsey Schum, vice president of fmance on
the Panhellenic Council.
Unlike many other Greek organizations that had varying
philanthropies, Delta Gamma had only one: Service for Sight. All
Delta Gamma chapters worldwide had the same philanthropy, which
aimed to raise awareness for the blind and visually impaired.
"[Delta Gamma] is different and special because of our genuine
sisterhood and our unique philanthropy," said Avalos.
Since the sisterhood had only about 75 women, the members of
Delta Gamma formed a very tight and close-knit relationship with
one another. The women were there for one another academically,
emotionally and socially.
"Delta Gamma has given me my best friends, whom I will carry
with me through my life, despite my college years quickly coming to
an end," said Schum.
"At the end of the day, we know that we can look at the woman
standing beside us and say that she upholds the values set forth by
our original three founders," said senior Kerry Stolz, president. "We
have confidence in each other and we can depend on one another
for the rest of our collegiate and alumnae lives." //
Sisters of Delta Gamma work to make
their marks on a mountain of steps
on the Festival lawn. Fraternities and
sororities came together to participate
in activities throughout campus during
"Greek Week."
photo/Zcourtesy of caitlinharrison
Front Row: Caroline Willis, Lauren Gibson, Gopi Pitcher, Gaitlin Van Suetendael, Sean Morgan, Natalie Godwin, Heather
Holston, Eryn Wall, Mary-Scott Standish, Kathleen Thompson, Nikki Fischer, Julie Bryant, Courtney Margid. Second
Row: Maggie Gallagher, Sarah Scharf, Jenna Wagner, Gaitlin Harrison, Jackie Kurecki, Elizabeth Doering, Elizabeth Davis,
Victoria Elliott, Stephanie Trapani, Fay Gzaus, Caroline Bourne, Danielle Dutta, Amanda Deane. Third Row: Chantelle
Patch, Brittany Dempsey, Emily Ainswot=th, Sarah Scholtz, Emily Mullen, Lauren Debski, Sarah Hayes, Kate Zielinski,
Emily Inge, Michelle Scotellaro, Erin Henning, Audie Ferebee, Kaitlyn Jenkins, Katherine Salgado-Velez. Back Row:
Sailey Nimmagadda, Erin Baldw^in, Karen Stefanski, Melissa Cunningham-Hill, Sara Riddle, Cathi Owens, Alissa Clayton,
Rebecca Kinsey, Kerry K. Stolz, Heather Murray, Lis Palmer, Caroline Darland, Megan Crosby, Mariana Cronan.
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Concentrating on his
target, freshman Clinton
TMgarden steadies his
hands before he shoots.
Competitors could shoot
their arrows at speeds of
up to 150 mph.
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Mabb and Katie Patterson prepare to take
their best shots, in individual competitions,
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The university's varsity archery team
formed in 1965, but was cut from
varsity status in 2007 when Title IX was put
into effect. At that time, several students
decided to form the Club Archery team.
Since then, the team had become a point
of pride for the university, producing
standout athletes including several world
champions and 35 U.S. Collegiate Archery
Ail-Americans. In 2007, the club won its
second National Championship.
"We've got a really good team,"
said sophomore Scott Einsman, vice
president. "I started shooting in high
school, and when I was looking at
colleges, JMU definitely had the best
archery team."
The team participated in several
tournaments, two of which were
held at home. The National Indoor
Championship, where hundreds of
shooters competed, was held in Godwin
Hall over spring break. A memorial
tournament was also held in honor of
Adam Wheatcroft, a former member
who passed away in 2003 after battling
cancer.
"The team is open to all skill levels,
but the travel team consists of a smaller
number of students who are willing to
prove their dedication and skill level,"
said senior Katie Jepson, president.
"We traveled to Texas A&M, Illinois,
Front Row: Bryan Brady, Katie Lee, Rachel Mabb, Amy Hui.
Katie Jepson, Tyler Martin.
Back Row: Katy Holmes, Clinton Teegarden,
a couple of schools in New Jersey — pretty
much all up and down the East Coast."
These tournaments varied in the number
of arrows shot and distance from the target,
depending on where they took place.
Indoor tournaments took between two
and three hours, and each shooter shot 20
ends of three arrows, each from a distance
of 18 meters. Outdoor competitions lasted
up to six hours, with each shooter shooting
144 arrows at four distances, which varied
for men and women.
Preparing for these tournaments was
time-consuming — the team practiced five
days a week for two hours a day. Members
practiced shooting both indoors, in the
basement of Godwin Hall, and outdoors on
Hillside Field.
"We're a good team," said Einsman. "We
can shoot together and encourage each
other and push each other. We make each
other better." //
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unior Paul Sexton
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eye. Archers wore
arm guards to
prevent injury from a
bowstring slap when
shooting their arrows.
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performs a fence jump during a fall
fiorse show. The number of riders
varied at each show, depending on
how many students were allowed to
compete for each team.
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C( I 'ilniost had a different childhood than most people," said
I sophomore Carolyn Hall. "It's hard to go from doing
something every day to just cutting it."
Since riding was a specialized sport that required the use of a
live animal, most of the 15 students on the show team had been
riding for many years — and most riders continued in college
because they enjoyed it so much. Hall described riding as
"rewarding and very stress relieving."
"When you're having a bad day, if you have a good ride it can
fix everything," said Hall. Others on the team agreed, which
was why many of them spent entire weekends "showing"
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in competitions. The Equestrian Club worked with the
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and competed
against other Virginia schools such as Radford University,
Hollins University and Sweetbriar College. The majority of the
shows in the fall took place in October, and the shows in the
spring took place in February.
"With jumping, it's like a puzzle almost," said junior Morgan
Fink. "You need to figure out how to solve the problems, like
the horse's pace. Once you figure something out, it's so exciting.
Everything feels like a really cool accomplishment even on
small levels."
One major factor in riding was taking into consideration the
skills needed to control an animal.
"You forget that it's an animal," Hall said. "And then you're like
wait, this thing is thinking. It's kind of like a constant anxiety
'cause you never know what's going to happen. But it's almost like
a good feeling. I think it's a really cool concept that someone my
size can control a 2,000 pound animal." //
Sophomore Devon Williams
performs a show jump while
practicing at Seventh Heaven Farm.
Practices were scheduled by the
farm depending on each student's
Indlvual class schedule.
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Scudder. Second Row: Leslie Carlson, Vanessa Colley, Allison Emerick, Tessa Amey, Katelyn Bianco,
Johanna Pedersen, Linnea Elsammak. Back Row: Allison SmyrI, Maggie Foley Amanda Podgorski,
Catherine Vaughan, Carolyn Hall, Bekah Jarzombek, Joanne Forrest.
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As the only singing group that
didn't have an audition process,
the Contemporary Gospel Singers
accepted anyone who loved to sing.
Each spring, the group brought
together local choirs for a Gospel
Extravaganza, with the purpose
of spreading the gospel of Jesus
Christ through song. The group
was established at the university
40 years ago and often traveled
along the East Coast to perform at
different churches and universities.
Started by Dr. Robert Holmes, the
College of Business (COB) Student
Advisory Council (SAC) had been
at the university for about 20 years.
The organization served as a means
of presenting student perspectives
and concerns to the COB dean and
assistant dean. All COB juniors in
good standing were eligible for the
SAC, but were required to complete
an application and interview
process.
Front Row: Kenneth Giliiam, Nathanial Kearney, Joshua Holmes, Andrew Jackson, Dominic L. Wright.
Second Row: Cyndle Hash (Directress), Amy Luggett, Alicia Carroll, Jasmine Gilbert, Lamar Walker, Felicia
Bracey, Amanda Williams, Jasmine Booker. Third Row: Tia Mack, Tekeya McDonald, Lauren Smith, Maggie
Florence, Quaneisha A. Green, Brittnie Sykes. Back Row: Heavenly Hunter, James Rosenquist, Korey Lamb,
Teneisha Bailey, Grace Flanagan, Angelina Stauer, Hannah Cope.
Front Row: Justin Giuliano, Jared Antin, David Melendez, Ashleigh Kenion, Jayce Guthrie (Adviser), Ryan
Farrell, Amber Richards. Back Row: Astin Pronio, Justin Quaglia, Katherine Cole, Will Goffield.
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Ivaco Clarke, Nicole Carter, Jerrica Browder, Mynik Taylor, Yernita Fisher, Jessica Wade.
With dedication to public service
and academic achievement, the
women of Delta Sigma Theta were
committed to their involvement
on campus and in the surrounding
community. In December,
the sorority paired with other
multicultural organizations to
teach five sororities and fraternities
the significance and art of step
dancing. The event promoted
unity between two cultures and
helped to bring together the Greek
community on campus.
Encompassing worship,
fellowship and discipleship.
Divine Unity worked to help
students develop their individual
spirituality. The organization
served as a bridge between
the university's community
and Divine Unity Righteously
Applying God (DuRAG
Ministries). Divine Unity helped
students realize their potential in
Christ through understanding,
applying and relating the Bible to
their everyday lives.
Front Row: Rebecca Wineland, Jasmine Booker, Alicia Carroll, Sharae Floyd, Amanda Williams, Tiera Hinton.
Second Row: Quaneisha A. Green, Grace Flanagan, Ashleigh Bynum, Aamir Cobb, Constanee Gillison,
DaNae Colson, Angela Jenkins, Tekeya McDonald. Back Row: James Daniel, Darrin Whitley, Dominic L.
Wright, Nathaniel Kearney, Korey Lamb, Demetrius Lancaster, Ron Tazz Clay, Lamar Walker.
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Two club members each do their
best to win the duel. There was a
four-minute limit in foil and saber.
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maryclairejones// writer
Although playing pirate and pretending to sword fight was
often considered child's play, the Fencing Club knew better.
Practicing four times a week for several hours, the Fencing Club
proved that the art of sword fighting wasn't just for kids.
The Fencing Club began after Title IX was put into effect in 2007
and the women's varsity fencing team was disbanded. Members
participated in tournaments sponsored by the United States Fencing
Association (USFA), "the NFL of fencing," according to senior Scott
Bell, club president. The season officially began in August and lasted
through the academic year.
Because fencing was an individual sport, club fencers could
compete in as many or as few USFA tournaments as they wanted. As
a team, the club participated in three tournaments.
"One was an exhibition tournament — a friendly one between
colleges," said Bell. "The next one is the Southern Atlantic
Conference, which will have collegiate teams ranging from Florida
to New York. And the final one is the largest, the Collegiate Fencing
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Championships, which have teams from all over the United States."
The club also participated in collegiate team tournaments that
were organized by the collegiate clubs themselves, outside the USFA.
These tournaments were especially competitive because they were
team-based, explained Bell.
"Not only are these competitions a great opportunity for our
members to fence against clubs from around the nation, but going
is also a great travel and bonding experience for our members," said
junior David Warnock.
Each match in fencing was called a 'bout.' In a tournament, each
bout went to either five or 1 5 points. Score was kept on equipment
called 'boxes' that had lights go off whenever a button on the tip of
each sword was pressed. The bout took place on a long strip that the
fencers were required to stay on.
The Fencing Club was open to any interested students, and they
had two separate practices to meet members' varying skill levels:
beginner, which met Tuesdays and Thursdays, and advanced, which
met Mondays and Wednesdays.
"My favorite part about being in Fencing Club is probably the
practice atmosphere," said Warnock. "Everyone in the club is very
friendly and willing to help each other. Overall, the practices are
very laid back, but it's still easy to get a lot done and to improve
significantly throughout the semester."
Bell acknowledged most fencers on the team had started as
beginners in college.
"But we do encourage all people to give it a try," said Bell. "And we
will work with anyone willing to do that to try to make them into
excellent fencers." //
Practicing his footwork, a fencing
member prepares for an upcoming
matcti. Fencing was conducted on a
14 meter by 2 meter "strip" or "piste."
to replicate combat in confined
quarters such as a castle or hallway.
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With approximately 100
performances each year, the 16
members of the all-male
a cappella group. Exit 245, stayed
busy. Founded in 1998, the group
released a greatest hits CD this year.
Its reunion concert in December,
"2+4+5 = Exit's 1 1 -Year Reunion"
brought back Exit alumni from
across the country.
Celebrating its 40th year at the
university, the Geology Club was a
social network for those interested
in geological and environmental
issues. The club hosted field trips
that educated elementary school
children about the Earth. Members
also got together for potluck
dinners, hiking, camping and
formal events.
Front Row: Denny Norris, Adam Spalletta, Evan LaLiberte. Second Row: Tyler Bradley, Corey Hummerston,
Dave Amadee, Ryan Larson. Back Row: Thomas Tombes, Drew Daniels, Kyle Hutchinson, Austin Colby,
David Batteiger.
Front Row: David Craven, James Gehman, Michael Tracy, Kimberly Walsh. Second Row: Natalie Caro, Craig
Morris, Derek Magnuson, Adam Wenger, Elizabeth Weisbrot, Katie Jepson. Back Row: Mike Fertitta, Susan
Hoffman, Sara Rangel, Kevin Cabaniss, Erica Ragland.
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Front Row: Sara Hanlon, Ashley Portch, Jason Farber, Brittany Jones, Kathryn Crowley. Back Row: Adam
Baez, Victoria Eberle, Amanda Wilkins, Nikki White, Jenna Testerman.
Front Row: Eric Blumenthal, Danielle Halsey, Johanna Salas, Leeanne Shepherd, Rachel Hutchins, Margaret
Amos, Meghan DePace, Stephanie Hunt, Caitlin Canoles, Jessica Cutler. Second Row: Jennifer Koch, Emily
Parker, Caitlin Callahan, Vicki Stratton, Rachel Drane, Shandra Aber, Ashley Porter, Lauren Philp, Stefanie
Ward. Third Row: Bret Zawilski, Daniel Singer, Benjamin Soltoff, Kim Wisener, Brian Giordano, T.C. Sasser,
Dominique Paquette, Kelly Borkey, Kimberly Woods. Back Row: Dan Rowson, Patrick Haggerty, Kevin
O'Brien, Steven Colella, Daniel Carpenter, Durrell Lewis, W. Todd Magowan, Kelsey Holland, Ralph Hill.
Helping out families locally,
nationally and internationally,
Habitat for Humanity built
homes to benefit those in need
of shelter. With 300 members at
the university, the organization
took day trips as well as spring
break trips to help build homes
in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and
Johns Island, S.C. Started at the
university in 1994, Habitat for
Humanity's roster continued to
grow with each year.
Kappa Kappa Psi was composed
of students who had performed
in a large band for at least
one semester. The fraternity,
founded in 1980, had grown to
43 members. The group often
participated in regular service
projects with the Marching Royal
Dukes, the School of Music and
the surrounding community.
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show off their outgoing personalities
on the Wilson Hall steps. Each sorority
at the university elected two delegates
who served as representatives to the
Panhellenic Council.
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britnigeer// writer
The 12 executive members and two advisers of the Panhellenic
Council led and oversaw more than 1,500 sorority women.
As the executive board of the sororities, the Panhellenic Council
directed each chapter, implemented formal recruitment and led
each chapter in weekly meetings.
One of the group's biggest accomplishments included the "Be
Beautiful" campaign, a self-confidence campaign initiated by
senior Anne Blessing, president.
"The 'Be Beautiful' campaign is meant to implement self-
confidence by recognizing sorority women for their inner beauty,"
said Blessing. "The campaign has brought motivational speaker,
Andrea Cooper, and Dove real beauty model, Stacy Nadeau, to
our campus. We put on events and programming for the campaign
and aim to instill service, character and scholarship in all of the
sorority women."
The campaign held a role model fashion show in April to support
these goals. The council received more than 50 nominations for
the show and selected two women from each sorority to represent
their inner beauty and role model attributes. Sponsored by DEB
formal dresses, the fashion show included an evening wear section,
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where each role model walked the runway in an evening gown.
More than 300 people attended the event, and all the proceeds
went to the Panhellenic Council's philanthropy, First Step, a
battered women's shelter.
"We added First Step as our philanthropy this past year and have
gifted them over $1,500 in supplies," said Blessing.
Along with the addition of a campaign and a new philanthropy,
the Panhellenic Council also changed sorority recruitment. For
the first time, the council sent promotional postcards to freshmen,
which had increased rushing by 50 percent since 2007. The
council also successfully trained and prepared Rho Gamma for
recruitment, resulting in zero Rho Gamma initiated infractions for
the first time.
"I was so proud of the fact that there were zero Rho Gamma
infractions," said junior Kaitlin Solomon, Panhellenic vice
president of Rho Gammas. "We had a more intense selection
process this year, and the 38 women chosen respected the position,
the integrity of the recruitment process, their training and myself,
resulting in a successful recruitment."
The 12 women of the Panhellenic Council strove to empower
the Greek community, the campus and Harrisonburg. Through
campaigns, recruitment, weekly meetings and fundraisers, the
women were set on recognizing sorority role models and instilling
self-confidence in each sorority. //
Potential new sorority members show
entlnusiasm during an recruitment
information session. Recruitment
for ttie sororities was a formal and
structured process sponsored by the
Panhellenic Council.
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Front Row: Taryn Crampton, Kim Olson, Taryn Anrig, Hannah Hanks, Anne Blessing, Allie Romeo. Back
Row: Hunter Bedard, Ashley Melone, Kelsey Schum, Kaitlin Solomon, All Van Sickle, Meg Gerloff.
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With its focus on helping children,
Kids Klub volunteered at after-
school programs, book fairs and
school carnivals. The group also
helped a local radio station put on
Monster Mash, an accessible way
for kids to trick-or-treat in a safe
environment at the Valley Mall.
Lambda Pi Eta, the
communications honor
society, was founded in
1985 to reward outstanding
scholastic achievement and to
stimulate interest in the field of
communications. Members of the
group had to maintain a 3.0 GPA.
The group held speech workshops
at Skyline Middle School each year
and encouraged its members to
donate to the Angel Tree.
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Front Row: Liz Town, Kristen Giambrone, Jennifer Cusick, Saraii Young. Back Row: Courtney Wallace,
Michelle Scotellaro, Jennifer Bennett, Liz Reitman, Chelsea Bruno, Ashleigh Gunderson, Courtney Waldmann,
Steph Synoracki.
Front Row: Brittany Kaschak, Elizabeth Price, Kelsey Dayton, Amanda Slade, Elaine Bussjaeger, Alshah
McNeil. Back Row: Kallie DelVecchio, Shawn Ramsey Jacqueline Weisbecker, Chelsea Gutshall, Micah Day
Carrie Klamut, Constance Gillison, Jone Brunelle.
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Front Row: Vanessa Palenque, Alexandra Hansen, Stephanie Mazzamaro. Second Row: Kimmy Rohrs,
Kimberly Tyson, Natalie Lauri, Stephanie Jansen, Dustin Kenney Andrew Henchen, Keely Walsh, Jared
Schaubert. Back Row: BIythe Klippstein, Joe Endress, Brittany Rosato.
Although it was considered a
business organization, the Madison
Marketing Association was open
to all majors. Founded in 1982
as the collegiate chapter of the
American Marketing Association,
the organization aimed to educate
students on business practices,
dress code and interview protocol.
To become a member, students
had to fill out an application and
send it to the American Marketing
Association in Chicago, 111.
Any student who wanted to
become a math teacher was
welcome to join the Math Teacher
Organization, a group committed
to the professional development
of prospective math teachers
at the university. Through the
organization, students gained work-
related experience relative to their
goals as future math teachers.
Front Row: Alana Ferens, Theresa Dalmut. Back Row: Lane O'Brien, Meghan Ragghianti, Eden Middleton.
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sigmaKappa
SIGMA
Wearing yellow and white, a Sigma
Kappa family takes a break during
the third round of rush week.
During rush, there were multiple
rounds girls would go through In
order to find the sorority that best
suited them.
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caitlincrumpton// writer
After receiving the highest honor at the Sigma Kappa
National Convention, Sigma Kappa was promoted to a
three-star sorority in 2009.
"Getting awarded three stars at national convention means so
much to our chapter," said junior Amy Dolan. "It is the highest
honor that a chapter can receive, and it is very rewarding to know
that Sigma Kappa's national headquarters recognizes all ot our
hard work."
Founded in 1874 at Colby College in Maine, Sigma Kappa's
chapter at the university began in 1959. Its philanthropies
included gerontology with a focus on Alzheimer's research, and
The Maine Sea Coast Mission, which delivered food and clothing
to people in need. The sorority went by the motto of "One Heart,
One Way."
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Recruitment for all sororities started on Sept. 10, and ended
with a bid celebration on Sept. 15. Sigma Kappa recruited a new
pledge class of 52 girls. Playing off The Beatles' song, the theme
of its recruitment was "All you need is love and Sigma Kappa."
The theme was consistent throughout the week with Beatles
board games created by the sorority.
"We had really strong recruiters this year," said senior Rachel
DiGirolamo, vice president of Membership. "I think a lot of the
girls that were rushing were given more information about the
sororities by the new booklets that were given this year so they
were better informed to make a decision."
The sorority's biggest event was its annual Turkey Bowl,
a philanthropic event in November that raised money for
Alzheimer's research. Twelve teams, ranging from fraternities
to groups playing for fun, competed in flag football games. The
2009 Turkey Bowl winner was a group of friends called Little
Rascals, and was awarded a Thanksgiving dinner by Sigma Kappa
in celebration of their win. Other events that took place that
week included bowling at Valley Lanes and a benefit concert at
the Pub.
Senior Tara Higgins was proud of the money Sigma Kappa
raised and its commitment to philanthropy.
"The Greek community has made me realize how great the girls
of Sigma Kappa are," said Higgins. //
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of Sigma Kappa tal<e a picture to
remember Bid Celebration. Bid
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accepted to pledge the sorority of
their choice,
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Front Row: Chrissy Sullivan, Amy Dolan, Nicole Nesbitt, Chrissy Hartley, Katelyn Thyrring, Liza Charnack, Emily Abram, Nicole Napolitano, Alyssa
Lopez, Alex Switzer, Tara Ginty, Kaitlin McKinley Sarah Roberts, Alyssa Hirsh, Brittany Writt, Alyssa Miller, Caitlin Romig, Morgan Higgins. Second
Row: Tara Higgins, Heather Santymire, Lisa Muoio, Colleen MacDowell, Alexis Kyriacou, Amanda Scott, Kouryn Lupino, Logan Hannah, Amy
Schlinger, Shariene Anonick, Jennifer Freed, Caitlin Ryan, Lauren Fisher, Arianna Hartmann, Amanda Armstrong, Carly Sinkin, Veronica Nalbandian,
Katelyn Murray, Janey Tazzioli, Third Row:- Erica Parker, Joanna Kirby, Sarah Mecke, Laura Anderson, Alex Morgan, Devin Gunther, Sarah Robertson,
Allie Smith, Brooke A. Williams, Nedj Alsagoff, Jacqueline Strasser, Christine Lynch, Kelly Ziegler, Brittney Schiff, Alexa Greenstein, Lora Hellman,
Caitlin Whitt, Justine Fink, Amber Campitelli, Kelly Mertz, Kristen Richardson, Meggie Greenwood. Back Row: Alicia Puzin, Christine Tedesco, Becky
Hoffman, Jordan Long, Bridget Gumersell, Jenna Federico, Katie McClure, Lizz Donnelly, Lauren Mawn, Caroline Leach, Tiffany St. Clair, Lauren Maira,
Erinn Madsen, Allyson Rubino, Robin Perrella, Jordan Guskind, Kristen Resutek, Marry Ferro, Casie Loudon, Nicole Del Negro, Kathryn Plytynski,
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Wearing their own special chef hats. SGA members
serve mashed potatoes to students from the Southern
Bistro station in D-Hall. "SGA Serves You at D-Hall"
took place on Nov. 20. in the all-you-can-eat dining hall
located on the Bluestone side of campus.
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chloemulliner// writer
The Student Government Association
(SGA) worked to maintain the
communication bridge between the student
body and the administration. Perpetually
seeking opinions and concerns from the
student body, the SGA strove to accurately
represent all students on campus.
"We represent student voice," said senior
Candace Avalos, student body president. "We
influence policy changes and anything that
will affect student life."
Every Tuesday evening, the SGA met for
senate meetings, where members drafted bills,
passed out money to clubs and listened to
presentations. In addition to senate meetings,
individual committees met on different days to
further discuss their targeted areas.
Although individual SGA members held
different positions and worked on separate
focuses, there was a common passion for
seeking the best interest of the students.
"I love meeting new people and being able to
SGA MADE IMPORTANT STRIDES TO BETTER
STUDENTS' EXPERIENOES WHILE AT OOLLEGE
be the spokesperson for the student body," said
junior Caitlin Natale, director of Membership
Development.
"I joined SGA to make a difference," said
sophomore Pat Watral, a senator at large for
the Student Service Committee. "The best part
is probably that it takes a lot of hard work, but
finding out that if you really want to try, you
can help the students."
The SGA reached out to students and looked
for ways to facilitate communication between
the organization and the student body.
"Write-Up Wednesdays" were created to
encourage students to contact SGA members
and share their opinions. Students could
anonymously leave comments, questions or
concerns on a bulletin board for the SGA to
address.
"When there is a problem, we seek it out and
work on fixing the situation," said junior Brock
Wallace, vice president of Student Affairs.
Although the SGA senate was smaller and
filled with more newcomers than previous
years, the organization embraced the
differences.
"There's a lot of fresh faces and eager people
who are actively going out there and seeking
out issues," said Wallace.
One of the major focuses of the organization
was campus safety. The SGA conducted a
late-night bus survey to collect student data
concerning the buses' shortened hours and its
effect on the students' sense of safety.
"We were extremely pleased with the survey,"
said Watral. "Over 4,000 students took the
survey, which is 23 percent of the student
body."
SGA members worked directly with campus
security and the police department to address
safety issues and find ways to better inform
students on safe behavior. Members also
began planning a new safety video for first-
years to view during orientation that would
address issues such as safe drinking and safety
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resources available on campus.
Another big milestone for the SGA was
changing the C17 commuter parking lot to permit
residents to park there 24 hours a day, adding
much-needed resident parking on the east side of
campus. While a lot of issues with parking were
unchangeable, the SGA was proud of this one
opportunity to make a difference.
Another major accomplishment of the SGA
was changing a line in judicial policy regarding
obscene conduct. Students felt as though a certain
phrase in the student handbook, which prohibited
lewd, indecent or obscene expression regardless
of proximity to campus, violated the students'
constitutional right to freedom of speech. The
SGA successfully assisted in the revision of the
passage to prohibit only obscene conduct, not
expression.
While the SGA was successful in bringing about
positive changes to campus, it was not an easy task
due to a scandal that threatened the organizations
reputation. The organization's moral image
was in jeopardy when two SGA members were
involved in generating an automatic voter for the
Homecoming Banner Contest to rig the votes.
Reeling from its temporarily damaged reputation,
the SGA was forced to rebuild its credibility and
faith within the student body.
"We realized how we influence the students and
were able to refocus our energy and time into
giving back to the students," said Avalos. "It's
been a motivator to want to be better." //
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
president//
candaceavalos
vpofadministrativeaffairs//
dansmolkin
vpofstudentaffairs//
brockwallace
treasurer//
andrewreese
speakerofsenate//
andrewelgert
Front Row: Susanna Chacko, Allison Wong, Melanie Goff, Amber Richards, Erin Brooks, Rheanna Martino, Jessica Morris,
Susan Ghanem, Second Row: Timmy Austen, Adam Hall, John Napier, Daniel Smolkin, Ashley Fary. Rania Qura, Christine
Rettig, Candace Avalos, Stephanie Kissam, Kenzie Fisher. Back Row: Hugh Blanchetti, Keith W. Zirkle, Dwight Richardson,
, Jacob Glessner, Patrick Elwell. Matt Wisniewski, Ian Crowe, Kyle Smith, Carlos Ruiz.
Smiling, a Student Government Association
(SGA) member serves a wrap to a fellow
student. During "SGA Serves You at D-Hall"
day, SGA fulfilled the service aspect of the
organization's mission "to serve, inform,
educate, and represent."
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A Student Government Association (SGA) member uses tongs to serve
chicken nuggets to students. SGA paired with Dining Services to bring
"SGA Serves You at D-Hall" day
photo/Zamygwaltney
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sigmanu
SIGMA
Members of Sigma Nu and Delta
Delta Delta run the cornhole
tournament as participants wait for
ttieir cue to start, Sigma Nu also
held a proceeds night at Ham's
Restaurant and collected monetary
donations from students on campus.
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colleencallery// writer
As members of the oldest running fraternity on campus, the
49 brothers of Sigma Nu worked hard to make an impact
in the Harrisonburg community. Established in 1974, the
chapter had some trouble maintaining a connected, enthusiastic
organization throughout the 1990s. Since then, members had
made strides in establishing a cohesive and leading fraternity.
"The fraternity was divided," said senior Michael Boitnott,
president. "There was no optimism. But we were able to take our
negatives and turn them positive; now everyone has a clear view
of our goals."
Improving internal operations, like restructuring its committee
and awards systems, helped to establish a more organized
fraternity that enabled its members to work more effectively
toward its larger goals. These goals included philanthropy,
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local volunteer work and maintaining strong relationships with
alumni. In addition to volunteering for after-school programs at
local elementary schools, Harrisonburg nursing homes and the
Rockingham Educational Foundation, Inc. (REFI), members worked
on making their annual philanthropy event bigger each year.
Formerly known as Hoops 4 Kids, the brothers of Sigma Nu
renamed the event Wish Week, adapting the schedule of events
to include a beanbag toss as well as basketball tournaments and
fundraising efforts around town. Raising $4,200 for the Make-A-
Wish foundation, Boitnott said Sigma Nu got closer to raising its
goal of $6,000 every year.
"It's always good to give back to the community," said Boitnott.
"We aren't in it to serve ourselves. We are more than just a group
of guys; we're a group of guys that works for other people."
Sigma Nu was featured in Madison Magazine in the winter 2010
issue and named one of the university's top five chapters. It was
also highlighted for having one of the highest GPAs on campus.
According to Boitnott, members planned to talk to their
national headquarters to change their recruitment process
and improve their alumni relations, and the effort seemed
to be paying off Sigma Nu had one of the most successful
Homecoming events this year, with more than 150 alumni
returning for the fun. //
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Sigma Nu's cornhole tournament lield
in September. Fifty teams participated
in tfie tournament during tfie fraternity's
first annual Wish Week, where all
proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish
foundation.
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Front Row: Andrew Barnett, Gun Cho, Christopher Elliot Hetland, Samuel Blinstrubas, Austin Title,
Steven Irby, Ryan Bixler. Second Row: Michael Owen Burgess, Derek Lucaczyk, Dustin Woolridge, Jorge
Liloy IV, Sean Lynch, Tyler Hunt, Brett Baldino, Warren Sealock, Ryan Carlson, Paris Al-Nsour Third Row:
Alexander Bailey, Collin Yarusso, John F. Kirk IV, Jake E. Divers IV, Adam Wermus, Sean Miller, Steven
Bates, J. David Ward, Sean Grabill. Back Row: Josh Kroll, Matthew Passarge, Stephen R. Moulton III,
Alexander Richert, Michael Boitnott, Patrick Folliard, Kyle Seymour, Max Greer, Chris MoShane.
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Celebrating its 20th anniversary,
the National Society of Minorities
in Hospitality had grown from
four to more than 1,000 students
nationwide since its inception. The
organization was open to anyone
interested in learning about the
hospitality industry. Its members
focused on diversity in the
workplace and networking between
students and professionals.
The Pre-Physical Therapy Society
helped students understand
the physical therapy (PT)
environment and the process of
applying to graduate schools. The
group stayed active by holding
an annual PT Expo in the fall,
where representatives from PT
programs spent the day meeting
with students. The club welcomed
anyone who was interested in
physical therapy.
Front Row: Christabelle Darby, Aisha Alami, Erika Maxberry, Yuliya Khrystych, Erin Niemela. Second Row:
Kierra Jones, Cathy Snyder (Adviser), Bhavik Shah, Amy Hunt, Leigh Ashley Harden. Back Row: Taylor
Donohue, Khea Adams, Leigh-Ann Mendelson, Ashley Pond, Katie Manges, Victor Bukowski.
Front Row: Shani IVloore, Kathryn Boyd, Jessica Capano, Jessica Dang, Nicole Zelena, Lauren Pierce. Back
Row: Joshua Egloff, Alexis Luis, Lauren Micelle, Brooke Powell, Courtney Miller, Christine Rettig, Nick Vitale.
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Front Row: Kristyn Huff, Evie Korovesis, Brett Wilson, Megan Ashby. Back Row: Sarah Young, Katie
Garden, Courtney Hixson, Claire Harvey Misty Newman (Adviser).
Front Row: Shennean Tatem, Kimani Boykins, Chervon Moore, Victoria Gaines. Back Row: Rashonda
Roberson, Tabatha Sherman, Angel Brockenbrough, Candace Cottrell, Britnie Green.
Sigma Alpha Omega was a
new Christian social sorority
established in the spring of 2009.
The university's chapter was the
first chapter in Virginia and was
open to all women who wished to
serve the Lord through fellowship
and service. Their philanthropy
was ovarian cancer, the fifth
leading cause of death from cancer
in women.
In an effort to bridge the gap
between the university and local
community, sisters of Sigma
Gamma Rho held annual events
throughout Harrisonburg. With a
motto of "Greater service, greater
progress," the sorority's main goals
were service, sisterhood and the
education of youth. The 10 sisters
at the university held programs like
Greekswitch, Gospel Explosion
and their annual Easter Egg Hunt
to help promote unity within the
Greek community.
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Singing their sororities song, sisters
of Tri-Sigma dance around in
matching outfits during rush weel<.
Members of the sorority received a
lifetime subscription of Tri-Sigma's
national magazine, "The Triangle of
Sigma Sigma Sigma."
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SIGMA
stephsynoracki // writer
Greek letters for Sigma Sigma Sigma (Tri Sigma) were proudly
displayed on the T-shirts, sweatshirts and bags of Tri Sigma
sisters. These women were under the leadership of a new executive
team that took an oath to refocus the members of the sorority on
the true values and mission of Tri Sigma.
The new executive board aimed for consistency and unity so that
all executive members were on the same page. Board leaders felt it
was extremely important for the entire chapter to be informed of
any and all decisions made.
The women of Tri Sigma also made a point to attend more
philanthropic events hosted by other organizations on campus,
believing it brought unity to the group and made Tri Sigma
stronger.
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Tri Sigma participated in Eating Disorder Awareness Month
during February, where women who suffered from eating
disorders spoke to the sisters as well as members of the student
body who attended the events.
"It is our hope to spread awareness [of] eating disorders to
women who are struggUng," said senior Jeannie Costin, vice
president. "[We want them to know] that they are not alone, as
well as supply them with the resources to get help."
After losing a Tri Sigma sister, Leslie George, from complications
arising from an eating disorder in 2000, the disease became very
personal to the sorority.
With the motto of "Faithful Unto Death," Costin had heard
the world "cult" used to describe the group, but she took it as a
compliment.
"As sisters, we love, defend, protect, support and trust one
another," said Costin. "If that makes us a cult, then I'm okay with that."
Tri Sigma's close-knit community was its biggest attraction
for senior Ashley Hudson, president, who had a difficult time
warming up to people during her freshman year.
"[Being a part of Tri Sigma] has helped me grow from a very timid
girl from Delaware, to an extremely confident [woman] who is ready
to embrace graduation and take on the world," said Hudson. //
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Front Row: Alexandra Tobia, Christine Ching, Michelle Heard, Melanie Curto, Sara Rose Sommerstein, Kaitlen Brown, Alexa Broccoli, Jocelyn
Kyle, Ashley Parra, Ashley Ostendorf, Lynsee Fowler, Rebecca Smith. Second Row: Melanie Sena, Jessica Shives, April Bowler, Alison Atkins,
Bridget Draper, Kristie Bruzenak, Jeannie Costin, Carter Tyrrell, Hallie Newbill, Lauren Jefferson, Jacqui Kirol, Emily Brown, Joanna DeBrouse,
Megan Godfrey. Third Row: Rebecca Rust, Heatherann McHugh, Krysten Collins, Catherine Barila, Nicole Bauk, Jenna Robb, Stephanie
Mazzamaro, Gabriella Fulton, Claire Maguire, Madeline Joy, Courtney McKeown, Erica Marraffa, Anna Catanzaro, Sarah Proske, Ryan Brizzolara.
Back Row: Ashley Wilson, Katri Lindholm, Kate Kenney, Katie McFeely, Courtney Stewart, Sarah Toth, Colleen Stevens, Ashley Hudson, Taylor
Greaney, Erin Crowley, Britt Thompson, Kathryn Leonard, Maggie Kiely, Aynsley Guertin, Erica Johnson, Victoria Avara.
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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Members of Student
Ambassadors collect toys
for Operation Santa Glaus.
Tfie group held many events
tfiroughout the year to help
give back to the community.
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Many dance groups and a
cappella groups perform
at Operation Santa Glaus.
During the school year,
Student Ambassadors
gave tours, sponsored
alumni events and offered
scholarships such as the
Garrie Kutner Scholarship.
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racheldozier// writer
Some of the first memories that incoming students
had were of cheering Student Ambassadors
waving signs and sporting the famous purple polo
shirts.
Ambassadors participated in community service
events both on and off campus, spirit events such
as Homecoming, and gave the famous tours to
prospective students and visiting alumni.
The tours were definitely a major part of the
organization, according to junior Kristin Alexander,
vice president of Alumni.
"There may be some days when you don't want to
give a tour," said Alexander. "But once you get there
and begin interacting with a group of people, you
really start to get into it. I always take a poll on my
tours to see who has been to JMU before, and most of
them haven't. It's just really cool to be able to share my
experience with them and let them see the campus I
love."
Ambassadors accepted 64 new members in 2009.
They had an intensive application process, which
included a written application, a group interview and
an individual interview. Those who were accepted
went through a three-hour training session before
giving their first tours. After the training session,
the new members were required to take a tour with
someone on the executive board and then shadow two
separate tours.
Aside from the tours. Ambassadors gave back to the
community and worked directly with alumni.
"We're all going to be alumni one day," said
Alexander. "Most students here really enjoy their
Madison experience so it's important to remember
that so you can give back in any way possible, whether
it's monetary or coming back to share your experience
with current students."
Sophomore Brandon Farrar thought it was
important to volunteer within the community as well
as on campus.
"When you have a school put in the middle of a city,
obviously there's a lot of college students and we're
taking up a lot of space," said Farrar. "If this is where
we're living for eight to nine months out of the year,
it's important to give back and to have respect for
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Senior Sarah Coppinger and
junior Emma Young take turns
reading from "The Polar Express"
during Operation Santa Glaus.
Student Ambassadors held
Operation Santa Glaus each year
in efforts to raise money and col-
lect gifts for Harrisonburg Social
Services.
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those people who Hve here year-round."
Alexander agreed. "All of the people I've
interacted with really enjoy the contribution that
the students give. Many of them have businesses
downtown and appreciate our presence."
Ambassadors had raked leaves in local parks,
helped out at the Children's Museum and worked
at a variety of events at local elementary schools.
Members also participated in an event called
Block Party in the 'Burg, where they gave tours of
downtown Harrisonburg.
Though the organization was enthusiastic and
excited to show off the school, it did recognize
that some students might have been overwhelmed
by members' outgoing personalities. However,
they believed that fear was unnecessary.
"I think that everyone has their own way of
expressing that kind of spirit," said Alexander.
"While Student Ambassadors has a really large,
outgoing presence, 1 think that even if students
aren't into that kind of thing, they can show it in
small ways just by going to an event on campus or
sporting JMU gear."
Farrar wanted students to feel like Ambassadors
were approachable.
"They're just really pumped about the school
and the chance to show it off," said Farrar. "It's
not like we're up on a pedestal, we're just JMU
students that are lucky enough to have the chance
to do that." //
Front Row: Alli DiMartino. Lauren Granger, Melen Hagos, Phil Saunders, Nick Zurlo, Courtney Dickerson, Rachel Northridge,
Janelle Sous, Jess Hopkins, Janelle Huggins. Second Row: Ghrista Samaha. Anna Degenhard, Kaitlyn Gordon. Kristin
Alexander, Emmaunel Fairley, Gamilla Posthill, Lauren Patrick, Megan Grawford, Melissa Reitano, Nicole Bruyette, Sarah
Pineres, Kelsey DeVesty Third Row: Katie Peabody Tara Vaezi, Allie Weissberg, Rachel Navarrete, Katie Baker. Whitney Getka,
Jen Morganstern, Dana Verner, Conally Owen, Kelly Weitzel, Deanna Garroll, Caitlyn Anderson, Lucy Madden, Alice Riley-Ryan.
Fourth Row: Ahna Turley, Jordan Moore, RJ Ohgren, Anthony Riley, Drew Savage, Kelly Patullo, Kelly Bonnez, Mary Alyse
Klement, Jordan Cole, Lauren Wholihan, Carlin Sherrill, Kristen Hanes. Stevie Hochenberger, Bethany Maxfield, Caitlin Heinlen,
James Morrissey Kaitlyn Kilduft, Back Row: Tyler Conta, Chris Palmer, Ghns Meyers, John Morris, Abby Rucker, Andy Young,
Sara Morgenstern, Matt Pronio, Erin Shellenberger, Daniel Gurrie, Claire Austin, Daniel Feldman, Amy Moore, Connor Birkner,
Jim Antsey Emily Govel, Meaghan McDonald, Chris Collins, Evan Balaber, Andrew Resse.
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
president//
allieweissberg
vpofadmissions//
amymoore
vpofalumni//
kristinalexander
vpofmembership//
taravaezi
treasurer//
connorbirkner
tourcoordinator//
nickzurlo
committeeheadcoordinator//
rachelnavarrete
organizations //263
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OUTREACHi^'
Senior Lorayah Priester, |unior Nicole
Carter and sophomore Leah Young
prepare tor check-in dunng Take A Look
Day. Students for Minority Outreach
sponsored the open house for multicultural
prospective students each year.
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lisamees// writer
When senior Ivaco Clarke was applying to colleges, she
thought she had completely ruled out the university. Then
she attended Take A Look Day.
"It gave me greater insight to what the university has to offer,"
said Clarke. "Before coming for Take A Look, I knew what I was
going to do and JMU definitely wasn't it. For Take A Look to
change my entire perspective is just phenomenal."
Now the president of Students for Minority Outreach (SMO),
Clarke made that transformation happen for hundreds of other
high school students.
While Take A Look Day had been a university tradition since the
1980s, it had recently become something much bigger SMO had
expected a turnout of around 800 high school students for Take A
Look Day on Nov. 14, but were surprised to see 1,200 students and
their parents.
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Families were invited to attend presentations from admissions,
financial aid, Centennial Scholars and the Center for Multicultural
Student Services, while students broke into groups and had the
chance to meet with University Studies and Academic Planning.
They were also provided with tours led by SMO members and
were invited to the Organization Resource Fair, which included 46
organizations and resources.
As one parent commented. Take A Look Day accomplished more
than most universities by providing students with both social and
academic information.
SMO also hosted a Prospective Students Weekend for students
who had been accepted to the university. This provided a more
in-depth look at what it meant to be a student at the university by
providing a student host for the weekend and organizing different
events and activities.
With the university growing rapidly, SMO had been a driving
force in recruiting the prospective students that made the
university so successful.
"Our goal is to be proactive in helping admissions with
recruiting," said Clarke. "We are the minority students. We can
share our experiences, tell them why we're here and why we're so
grateful to be. We try to show them something they might not have
considered." //
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Past presidents of Students for Minority Outreacti
(SMO), alumna Whitney Davis and senior Angela
Saunders, look over ttie schedule for Take A Look
Day. In addition to Take A Look Day, SMO also
held Prospective Student's Weekend and Bowl-A-
Thon, a friendly competition between on-campus
organizations.
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First Row: Tiara McKeever, Tiffany Valentin, Islia Arora. Second Row: Leali Young, Briana Harris, Zurisadai
Pena Roman, Vernita Fisher. Back Row: Nicole Carter, Lorayah Priester, Tiffany V. Gary, Ivaco Clarke.
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Tau Beta Sigma, the national
honors band sorority, accepted
any woman with an interest in
music. The chapter began on
campus in March 1987. With 27
active members, the organization
encouraged advancement in the
music profession and promoted the
appreciation of band music.
The Vietnamese Student
Association spread awareness
of the heritage, traditions and
distinguished history of Vietnam.
Any student at the university was
ehgible for membership and there
was no application process. The
organization was especially proud
of its culture show and awareness
week, usually held in February.
Front Row: Hillary Benedict. Keairra Berkeley, Nikki Garmer, Natalie French, Lauren Couture, Alexa Painter
Second Row: Amanda Banks, Kayla Payne, Geraldine Fiesta, Amanda Bell, Melanie Flick, Julia Barnes, Emily
Long. Back Row: Danielle Liette, Allison Sachs, Saraii French, Grace McMahan, Michelle Beatty, Catherine
Patterson, Kayla Mittelman.
Front Row: Christine Luong, Cathleen Nguyen, Susan Xayavongsa, Vivian Ho, Natalie Ngu, Jessica Say,
My-Ha Moon. Thanh-Thuy Nguyen, Emily Goodin, Tina Bui. Second Row: Vivi Sperling. Lisa Huynh, Man/
Ta, Thanh Nguyen, Olivia Stout, Christine Tran, Briana Dishongh, Dun Weiss, Michael Wu, Tony Truong. Back
Row: Vuhuy Pham, Jason Lieu, Eric Lien, Bryan Vu, Peter Chow, Minh Nguyen, Michael Urgel, Ryan Pitts.
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Front Row: Jillian Pope, Heidi Lindenfelser, Megan Flosdorf, Laura Smith. Second Row: Katie Jenkins,
Lauren Davis, Katie Sepanski, Hannati Holioway, Kelly Foelber, Lauren Rotsted. Back Row: Kelsey Karach,
Allie Krafft, Caroline Reimann, Shannon McKernIn, Courtney Versfeld, Emily Fano.
WOMEN'S CLUB LACROSSE
Front Row: Luci Brinn, Lauren Cartier, Marianne Jarboe, Whitney Eagleson, Carolyn Fridley, Jennifer Blenz,
Catherine Fadul, Jenna Boyd, Megan Kerr, Melissa Stieb. Back Row: Natalie Burrus, Shannon Wheeler, Katie
Morion, Kristine Wayson, Kelly Corcoran, Kelsey Thistlethwaite, MacKenzie Taylor, Megan Matesic, Chelsea
Shaut, Jess Stafford.
After winning the national
championship in 2004, the Women's
Club Water Polo team had become
a thriving club. Members played
competitively against other
mid-Atlantic teams, participated
in community service events
such as canned food drives, and
volunteered at the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
All vi'omen at the university were
eligible for membership, but to be
on the travel roster, members had
to have a 75 percent attendance rate
at practice.
With 32 members on the team.
Women's Club Lacrosse held
tryouts at the beginning of each
semester to attract new members.
The team was involved in the Mid-
Atlantic Women's Lacrosse League
(MAWLL) and also competed
nationally. Aside from practice,
players were required to maintain a
GPA of 2.0 or higher and complete
five hours of community service
per semester.
organizations //267
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UNIVERSITY PROGRAM BOARD
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Members of the
University Program
Board and the lead
singer of the opening
band, Blueskyreality,
help to clear the
stage. Bluesl<yreality
opened for Third
Eye Blind during the
fall concert at the
Convocation Center.
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Waiting patiently,
students search
for any signs of
paranormal activity
during the Ghost
Hunter event hosted
by the University
Program Board (UPB).
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mandysmoot// writer
University Program Board (UPB) had been
focused on bringing events to campus for the
education and entertainment of students since its
inception in 1978, but this year UPB experienced
some major changes.
"We are [now] able to function as more of a cohesive
organization," said junior Stephen Eure, director of
PubHc Relations.
Programmers in training (PIT) allowed UPB to train
new members on all aspects of the organization. PIT
was a six-week induction where new members learned
about all the things UPB did.
"We saw it as the best fit for them," said Eure. "It
brought a lot of energy and enthusiasm to events."
UPB gathered ideas for its events from the National
Association for Campus Activities (NACA) South
Regional Conference that members attended each
year. The organization also researched what other
schools were doing and used inspiration from popular
culture.
UPB marketed its events through banners, flyers,
table tents, Facebook, Twitter, mass e-mails, bus ads,
radio promotions, Breeze ads and word of mouth.
However, the newest addition to UPB's marketing
campaign was its blog.
As opposed to Facebook and Twitter, UPB's blog
gave more transparency, personality and depth into
the organization. The blog offered audience members
details about why they chose to bring certain events to
campus rather than just the date and time of an event.
"So far, the number of hits have exceeded our
expectations," said Eure.
Even though Eure was in charge of the blog, the
entire organization helped make it a success.
"We all run it," said Eure. "It gives a well-rounded
picture."
In addition, 80 One Records changed its focus this
year, choosing to no longer record artists. In the past,
the organization signed an artist and worked with
him or her to record an album. But the organization
refocused because members felt they couldn't fully
serve the artists' needs.
"We don't have resources they need," said Eure.
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A student takes her
best stiot at ttie basket
during Commons Day.
The University Program
Board (UPB) held
various events on the
Commons throughout
the year.
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Instead, UPB focused on giving bands
performance space and promotion, which
allowed the organization to focus on holding
more concerts. The change better provided the
"maximum benefit to students," according to Eure.
Matinee movies were added this year as well, a
once-a-month event with reduced prices.
"It is more than just a film screening," said Eure.
"We promote it as more of an event."
Trivia, costume contests and penny wars were
just a few of the events that went along with
matinee showings of "Harry Potter," "Up" and "500
Days of Summer" during the fall semester.
According to Coordinator Carrie Martin, UPB
far exceeded its attendance expectations at almost
every Late Night Breakfast, the Family Weekend
magician Peter Boie, the Ghost Hunter, To Write
Love On Her Arms and the advanced screening of
"The Fourth Kind."
It was hard for UPB to determine which event
was most successful without first defining success
specifically.
"The most financially successful event has been
Third Eye Blind," said Martin. "Next semester I'm
excited to see new, innovative ideas that haven't
been done on campus before." //
Front Row: Anh Le, Holli Hughes, Claire Ainsworth, Chelsey Sison, Amy Steffens, Melissa Janocha, Carrie Martin, Second Row: Kayla
Fleming Maeve Rafferty, Natalie Hamlin, Katelyn Stewart, Angela Marino, Jacqueline Barnwell, Samantha Karnes, Sarah Montgomery,
Leslie Bland, Kelsey Coffin. Third Row: Paul McDowell, Elizabeth Maddox, Craig Dixon, Zach Hamby Patrick Crosson, Courtney
Tubbs. Alyssa Johnson, Andrew Midgette, Maria Cheshire, Samantha Scutellaro, Christine Wells, Annie Blewett. Back Row: Sydney
McKenney Mike Johnson, Karlyn Doyle, Lindsey Mitchell, Erik Bowen, Rachelle McCracken, Emily Grochowski, Stephen Eure, Maribeth
Jones, Katie league, Paul Lindsey Mary Becker
EXECUTIVE
COUNCIL
president//
annieblewett
vpofmarketing&communication//
zachamby
vpofmembershipdevelopment//
maeverafferty
vpofprogramming//
kaylafleming
directorofpublicrelations//
stepheneure
creativedirectorofmarketing//
courtneytubbs
executiveassistant//
emilygrochowski
financedirector//
craigdixon
directorofcenterstage//
angelamorton
directorofspiritandtradition//
patrickcrosson
directoroffilm//
erikbowen
directorofSOonerecords//
jennsteinhardt
directorofspecialevents//
drewmidgette
organizations //269
women sultimatefrisbee
WOMEN'S
FRISBEE
Taking control, junior Colleen GIglia
reaches for the disc and heads down
field. The size of a regulation ultimate
frisbee field was 70 yards by 40
yards, with end zones 25 yards deep.
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juliacramer// writer
One look at the Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club told you it
was an unusual group. Known as the Bitchmonkeys, the
organization was unique not only because of its original team name,
but also because each teammate was given a nickname in her first
season. The three captains of the Bitchmonkeys, seniors Danielle
"Cargo" Ainson, junior Colleen "Cody" Giglia and Jacqueline
"Tinkerbell" Wagner, were referred to only by their nicknames.
In addition to their unique names, team members were proud of
their "tlair," ranging from flowered leggings to sequined tube tops
and leopard-print leotards. At tournaments, they stood out from the
other teams because they added "anything sparkly" overtop their
jerseys.
"It ranges from sparkly pants to anything retro and ridiculous,"
said junior Janna Vloet, nicknamed fester. "Some teams [we compete
against] have flair, but we do it more than anyone else that I've seen.
We have an entire closet full of flair passed down to rookies from old
teammates."
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The team roster boasted a large number of rookies this year.
"We got a really big newbie class — they just jumped in and were
really good," said sophomore Leslie Keller, nicknamed Baywatch.
The freshmen this year were able to "jump in" quickly because some
of them had played ultimate Frisbee in high school.
"In the past our social part was more important, but we have a lot
more players and even the [veterans] have set a new tone," said Keller.
The freshmen increased the team's skills on the field and chemistry
off the field.
"This year the team has a really tight bond," said Vloet. "The
majority of our team has been playing for two years or less."
Besides practices and tournaments, the team got together for
pasta dinners before each tournament and for community service
projects. In December, the women volunteered with the Boys and
Girls Club and helped sell concessions at the men's basketball games.
The team also had its own personalized Frisbee discs the players
sold at practices.
In February the team hosted its own tournament, the Bonanza,
with the Men's Ultimate Frisbee team. Interested teams sent in
bids and the Bonanza committee chose teams to compete based
on how fun, competitive and close they were geographically. Every
tournament the team participated in contributed to its standing in
the Ultimate Player's Association (UPA). With flair and funk, the
team ended the fall semester by placing fifth at club sectionals and
10th at club regionals. //
^
Leaning down to intercept the disc,
senior Danielle Ainson blocks her
opponent. No physical contact was
allowed between players on the field
and players called their own fouls.
plioto/'courfesv of idirquelinewaqner
organizations //271
universityorganizations
As the university's student-run
radio station, WXJM broadcast
independent music from a variety
of genres ranging from electronic to
jazz to indie rock. Its members also
sponsored shows in and around
Harrisonburg, including the Mid-
Atlantic College Radio Conference
(MACRoCk) in the spring. Aside
from programmed music, the radio
station also broadcast live music
and talk radio hosted by students.
Front Row: Ryan Auvil, Lisa Shea, Eric Wuestewald.
OTHER UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS NOT FEATURED ||
Active Minds
Cartoon Satire Club
GAAMP
Madison Motorsports
Phi Beta Delta
Societ/ for Human Resource
African Student Organization
Catholic Campus Ministry
Greek Intervarsity
Madison PR.I.D.E,
Phi Chi Ttieta
Management
Agape Chnstian Fellowship
Caving
Gymnastics
Madison Po«o^ Affairs Club
F=hi Epsilon Kappa
Society for Technical
Alettieia Campus Organization
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Health Administration Student
Madison Prqect
Phi Gamma Defta (RJI)
Communication
Alpha Chi Sigma
Chi Sigma lota
Association
Madeon Student Giving Campaign
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Society of Automotive Engineers
Alpha Epsibn Delta
Chnstian Student Union
Health Administration Student
Make Your Mark on Madison
Phi Sigma R
Society of Manufacturing
Alpha Epsilon R
Circolo Culturale It^iano
Association
MANGA
Phi Sigma Tau
Engineers
Alpha Kappa Lambda
Clear Cadence
Hillel Counselorship
March of Dimes
Physician Assistant Student
Society of Physics Students
Alpha Phi Omega
Club BasPhall
Horn Club
Mathematics & Statistics Club
Society
Sociology Club
Alpha Psi Omega
Club Managers Association of
Ice Hockey
Men's Club Basketball
R Gamma Mu
Speech Team/Individual Events
Alpha Tau Omega
America
Ihhl- Computer Society
Men's Club Lacrosse
R Kappa Alpha
STAND
Amencan Choral Directors
Club Spanish
Inter-Cultural Greek Council
Men's Club Soccer
R Kappa Phi
Stratford Rayers
Association
Club Swimming
Inter-Fraternity Council
Men's Club Volleyball
R Mu Epsilon
Student Acadamy of Audiology
American Criminal Justice
Club Tennis
Inf 1 Interior Design Association
Men's Rugby
Pi Sigma Epsilon
Student Duke Club
Association
College Democrats
International Student Association
Men's Ultimate Frisbee
Pre-Dental Organization
Student Education Association
Amencan Sign Language Club
College Republicans
Int'l Tuba & Euphonium Assoc.
Men's Water Polo
Pre-Law Society
Student Occupational Therapy
Amencan Society of Interia
Colleges Against Cancer
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Mid-East Interest Club
Pre-Med Association
Association
Design
Collegiate Music Educators
Into Hymn
Mortar Board
Pre-Oocupational Therapy
Student Officials Association
Amencan String Teachers Assoc.
National Conference
ISAT Honors Society
Mozaic Dance Team
Association
Students for a Democratic
Amnesty International
Council fa Exceptional Children
James Madison Eco Communrty
Multicultural Women for Change
Pre-Phannacy Society
Society
Animal Rights Coalition
Crew
& Alumni
Muslim Student Association
Pre-Physician Assistant Club
Students for Concealed Carry
Anthropology Club
Cross Country & Track
Jete 1 Esprit Dance
NAACP
Pre-Veterinary Society
Students fa Minority Outreach
Aimy ROTO Cadet Association
Cycling
JMU Choree
National Art Education Assoc,
Presbyterian Campus Ministry
Students Helping Honduras
Art History Student Association
Dance Company
jMubilee
National Association of Social
Rotessional Convention
Students in Free Enterpnse
Assoc, fa Computing Machinery
Dance TTieatre
Kappa AJpha
Wort<ers
Management Association
Sudent Association of English
Association fa Health
Delta Chi
Kappa Alpha Psi
National Organization for Women
Promoting Love of the Arts to
Teachers
Communicators
Delta Epsilon Chi
Kappa Alpha Theta
National Residence Hall Honorary
Youth
Swing Dance
Assoc, of Black Psychologists
Delta Sigma R
Kappa Delta R
National Science Teacher Assoc,
PROMotion
Tabte Tennis
Association of Childhood
Destination Imagination
Kappa Pi Artemity
National Society of Collegiate
Psi Chi Honor Society
Tae Kwon Do
Education Intemalional
Dietetic Association
Kappa Sigma
Scholars
Psychologists fa Sustainabiiity
Tau Kappa Epsilon
AssocBtion of Energy Engineers
Double Reed Club
Keyboard Association
National Student Speech/
Psychology Club
The Breeze
Assoc, of Information Technology
Drumline
KnitvMts
Language/Hearing Association
Psychology Peer Advising
The Human Collective
Professionals
Dukes Fa Life
Korean Students Association
Neo-Underground Railroad
Public Relations Student Society
The Impact Movement
Association of Women in
EARTH
La Unidad Latina Lambda
Conductors
of America
The OrangeBand initiative
Co(r»riunication
Economics Club
Upsilon Lambda
Net Impact
Reality Educators Advocating
The Peace House
Astronomy Club
Environmental Management Club
Lambda Alpha Epsilon
New and Improv'd
Campus Health
Theta Chi Fratemrty
Bah'ai Association
Epsilon Chi Omicron
Lambda Chi Alpha
Nicaraguan Orphan Fund
Relay For Life
To Write Love On Her Arms
Belly Dance
Eta Sigma Gamma
Latin Dance Club
Note-oriety
reNew
Tnathlon
Best Buddies
Exceptional Education
Latino Student Alliance
Nursing Student Association
Roller Hockey
Trombone Association
Beta Alpha Psi
Ambassadors
Latter Day Saints Student Assoc.
Omega Psi Phi
Roop Group: Past & Present
Unix Users Group
Beta Beta Beta
Fashion Design Club
Leadership Team Development
Omicron Delta Epsilon
Rotaract Club
Up 'til Dawn
Beta Gamma Sigma
Federalist Literary Society
Living Buddhism
Omicron Dete Kappa
SafeRides
Voices for Ranned Parenthood
Bhangra
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Low Key
One in Four
Science fiction Fantasy Guild
Walt Disney Watd College
Blue Rkjge Church of Christ
Field Hockey
Lutheran Campus Ministry at
Opera Guild
Scuba DMng
Program Alumni
Chnstian Fellowship
Rute Club
Muhlenberg
Operation Smite
Sigma Alpha lota
Wesley Foundation
BluesTones
Fa The Love of Cobnguard
Madison Advertising Club
Order of Omega
Sigma Alpha Lamtxia
West Side College Ministry
Boarderiine
Freethinkers
Madison Association of Clarinets
Organization For Youth
Sigma Chi
Women of Color
Brass Band Club
French Club
Madison Athletic Training
Empowerment
Sigma Delta R
Women's Club Basketball
Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu
Fnends of Rachel
Students Association
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Women's Club Soccer
BreakdanceOub
Fugue
Madison Dance
Outdoor Adventure Club
Sigma lota Alpha
Women's Club Volleyball
BreattieEasy
Gamma Sigma Sigma
Madison Equality
Outriggers Peer Educations
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Women's Rugby
Bnng Your Own Spiritually
GardyLoo
Madison Flyfishers
CVertones
Sigma Tau Delta
Word Is Bom
Building Tomonrcw
Geography Club
Madison Historians
Paintball
Sister Speak
Wrestling Club
Campus Cnjsade fa Christ
Global Nonviolence Club
Madison Honors Club
Phi Alpha
Sk & Snowboarding
Young Ufe Leadership
Cantertxjry Episcopal Campus
Golden Key Int'l Hona Society
Madison Investment Fund
Phi Alpha Delta
Ski Club
Zeta Phi Beta
Ministn/
Golf Club
Madison Uberl-.'
Phi Alpha Tlneta
Social Work Organization
Zeta Tau Alpha
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From a T-shirt or sweatshirt, one could
tell a lot about a person. At the university,
many students chose to wear apparel with
their sorority or fraternity letters, student
organization name, club sport team, or
major printed on the front. This form of "free
advertising" was popular around campus,
and many university organizations chose
to offer personalized apparel for their ,
members.
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The Office of Student Activities and
Involvement provided a list of approved
and licensed vendors, which organizations
could chose from. One of the most popular
vendors was SOS Advertising, located on
Grace Street next to the art studio. Realizing
the popularity of Greek life and club apparel,
SOS owners capitalized on the opportunity
and provided students with everything they
needed to promote their organization.
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caitlincrumpton // writer
for the varsity baseball team, dreams of winning the Colonial Athletic
Association (CAA) title and advancing into the National Collegiate
Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament were still out of reach at the
end of the season. Season-ending injuries from two of the Dukes' top three
starting pitchers, senior Kurt Houck and junior Kyle Hoffman, caused the
team to struggle early on.
The team also lost two would-be returners to Major League Baseball.
Sophomore first baseman Steven Caseres was drafted to the Los Angeles
Dodgers, while junior outfielder Brett Sellers signed as a free agent with the
Washington Nationals.
The squad quickly felt the impact from the loss of these players.
"The frustration of losing was definitely the hardest obstacle, but it
motivated me to work harder and push my teammates," said junior Kevin
Munson.
With the season off to a slow start, the team regained confidence with a 9-6
win over Coastal Carolina University (CCU) at home. CCU was ranked 22nd
nationally in the preseason poll, giving the Dukes their first triumph over a
ranked competitor since their win against University of Virginia in 2007.
"We treat the season as a marathon, not a sprint," said Coach Joe "Spanky"
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MacFarland, who completed his 12th season with the Dukes. "We focus
on getting better every day, and understanding the mental part [of
baseball], one pitch at a time."
Despite the obstacles the Dukes faced, they ended the season with
an overall record of 30-24 and a 12-11 record in the CAA. The team
was eligible to qualify for the CAA tournament, but lost its spot after
the University of Delaware and Old Dominion University both posted
victories. Falling short of the final spot to Delaware by .002 percentage
points, it was the first time in the program's history a team with a winning
record did not move on to the CAA tournament.
The final game in the team's regular season marked the last game to be
played at Long Field at Mauck Stadium, home to the varsity baseball team
for 35 years. The Dukes capped off this historic day with a 9-6 defeat over
George Mason University, a game that only lasted eight innings due to
rain. Plans were in the works to demolish the stadium and build a new
complex, which could seat 1,200 spectators and would cost $8.6 million.
Although unexpected events gave the Dukes more difficulties than
they anticipated, the team worked together and finished its season with a
winning record. //
Winding up, sophomore Evan Scott prepares to
throw a pitch. According to Baseball America. Scott
was named the fifth-best newcomer in the Colonial
Athletic Association in preseason of his freshman year,
photo //brittanyjones
Front Row (L to R): McKinnon
Langston. Jake Lowery. Kent
Burford, Ian Haynes, David
Herbek, David Edwards, Stuart
Wright. Second Row (L to R):
Trevor Knight, Shaun Villenave,
Alex Valadja. Brett Garner, Kurt
Houck, Mike Fabiaschi, Chris
Johnson, Matt Townsend,
Alex Foltz. Third Row (L to
R): Justin Wood, Jason Kuhn,
Evan Scott, Sean Tierney,
Turner Phelps, Kyle Hoffman,
Bryan Lescanec, Matt Brown-
ing, Kevin Munson, Josh Putter,
James Weiner Back Row (L
to R): Director of Baseball Op-
erations Chris Kelty, Assistant
Coach Ted White, Head Coach
Spanky McFarland, Associate
Head Coach Jay Sullenger, As-
sistant Coach Jason Middleton.
Missing from Photo: Chris
Beaver, Lee Bujakowski.
Leaning in for the catch, redshirt junior Trevor Knight tags the
base as Georgia State's Derek Simmons runs through. The
Dukes defeated Georgia State in a three-game series in ApnI.
photo// brittanyjones
SPOT
1 T^
MVP
Turner Phelps
Junior
Sports Management
Roanoke, Va.
Statistics
- Winning percentage - .800
- Strikeouts - 90
- Innings pitched - 82.2
Honors
- Second Team All-East Region by the
ABCA
- Second Team All-CAA
- All State (VaSID) Second Team
- Second in CAA history for career
winning percentage (.889)
- Tied for eighth in season strikeouts (90)
- Ranked first in CAA for shutouts (1)
MOST IMPROVED
David Herbek
Junior
Business Administration
Haymarket, Va.
Statistics
- Batting average - .370
- Homeruns - 10
- RBIs - 54
- Games played - 99
- Games started - 84
Honors
- Listed on watch list for the Brooks
Wallace Award for the nation's best
shortstop
- All-State (VaSID) Second Team
- Invited to Cape Cod Summer League
scoreboard//
home-opponent
southernillinois // 4-19
troy // 3-6
Kentucky // 3-8
coastalcarolina // 8 -6
liberty //1 1-2
maryland // 5-1
lafayette // 8-9
lafayette // 5-0
lafayette //1 0-9
stetson // 9-3
stetson // 9-5
stetson// 6-1 5
stetson // 1 7-8
youngstownst. // 6-6
bryant // 8-22
bryant // 9-4
bryant // 7-8
liberty //1 3-2
radford//3-14
towson // 1 1 -9
towson//11-16
towson //1 6-1 7
radford // 5 -1
virginiatech // 0-4
olddominion // 7-3
olddominion // 10-14
olddominion // 3-6
mountst.mary's // 21 -1 2
virginiatech // 9 -13
vcu // 4-5
vcu // 1 3 -8
vcu //1 2-1
vmi // 20-2
georgewashington // 1 0-0
delaware // 8-7
delaware // 7-8
delaware // 8-3
longwood// 16-14
georgiastate // 6-2
georgiastate // 8-6
georgiastate // 6-5
maryland// 10-17
vmi // 8-5
william&mary // 2-8
william&mary // 3-1 2
georgewashington // 8-5
longwood // 6-9
georgemason // 6-1 0
georgemason // 6-16
georgemason // 9-6
sports //279
Softball
scoreboard //
home-opponent
Illinois // 4-6
houston // 3-1 0
ucdavis // 0-5
howard//10-3
easterntenn. // 1 -0
Syracuse // 3-2
akron // 2-0
collegeofcharleston // 9-3
sacredheart // 5-0
Chattanooga // 2-0
northflorida // 4-1
easternillinois // 3-2
jacksonvillest. // 0-6
tennessee // 1 -3
lafayette // 2-0
lafayette // 2-0
rider // 4-0
lafayette // 4-3
delaware // 3-4
delaware // 6-4
delaware // 5-3
georgewashington // 7-0
georgewashington // 1 7-0
hofstra // 0-1
hofstra // 4-6
radford // 4-2
radford // 5-1
georgiastate // 5-1 1
georgiastate // 4-8
georgiastate // 1 -5
liberty // 4-1
liberty // 2-1
towson // 3-4
towson // 6-0
towson // 1 -2
drexel // 4-0
drexel // 3-2
drexel // 2-0
georgetown // 2-4
uncwilmington // 5-0
uncwilmington // 4-1
uncwilmington // 5 -3
georgemason // 3-0
georgemason // 3-0
georgemason // 3-1
georgemason // 3-0
hofstra // 2-0
towson // 1 -0
towson // 11-1
tennessee // 3-4
jacksonvillest. // 0-6
Graduate Meredith Felts and
senior Brittney Dyson cheer on
senior Chel'sea Ryan as she
goofs off during a game. Felts
was one player the team was
sure to miss in the 2010 season.
holding six university records at
the time of graduation.
law
caitlincrumpton // writer
the season was a series of firsts for the Softball team, with
members clinching the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
Championship title for the first time in the conference's eight-
year history. The win put an end to Hofstra Universit)''s seven-season
reign as conference champions.
The fourth-seeded lady Dukes were able to crush Towson
University in the championship game with the help of strong batting
and consistent pitching from graduate Meredith Felts. The team
scored 10 runs in the second inning and was able to tag on one more
run in the fourth inning to keep the lead, winning ll-l. Felts only
gave up one run and struck out five, which ended her season with a
pitching record of 18-4. Picking up this win allowed Felts to break her
own university record for number of wins in a season.
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II
After defeating Towson, the lady Dukes advanced to the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Regional tournament, but
lost to Jacksonville State University, 0-6, resulting in elimination. This
ended the team's season with a record of 35-16, allowing them to
finish with the second-most wins in school history and tying them for
the fewest number of losses.
"Winning the CAA title was probably the best feeling I've ever had
in an athletic atmosphere," said sophomore Ashley Burnham. "I'm not
sure I can even put in words how it really felt."
Burnham played a significant role after winning the position as
starting shortstop.
"I think playing around experienced upperclassmen who were great
leaders was very helpful [in my adjustment]," said Burnham. "They
were all so supportive of me."
One player who exhibited this leadership role was senior Shannon
Moxey. Moxey hoped to not only improve individually but to also help
her younger teammates adjust and become better players.
"I want to do better than last year and lead the team in every possible
way," said Moxey. "I hope to improve myself and also improve others."
The lady Dukes lost six seniors at the end of the season, including
starting pitchers Felts and Jenny Clohan.
"It is a challenge to replace those six seniors," said coach Katie Flynn.
"Five of them were starters their entire career. But we have a very
talented recruiting class, and some of them will challenge to start for us
right away." //
Front Row (L to R): Caitlen Manning, Brittney Lyddane, Michelle Clolian,
Bnttney Dyson, Lauren Robison, Gillian Giarrizzo, Megan Forbes, Casey
Mansfield, Heather Widner, Kendra Johnson, Melissa Hill. Back Row (L to
R): Ashley Burnham, Shannon Moxey, Courtney Simons, Julia Dominguez,
Kaitlyn Wernsing, Chel'sea Ryan, Meredith Felts, Amber Kirk, Jenny Clohan,
Katie Spitzer, Julie Smith.
Sliding into third
base, graduate
Kaitlyn Wernsing
helps secure
another win against
George Mason
University The
Dukes defeated
George Mason in a
three-game series
last May.
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SPOT
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MVP
Meredith Felts
Graduate
Sports Management
Greenville, N.C.
Statistics
- Winning percentage - .783
-Strikeouts- 184
- Threw first career no-hitter
Honors
- First-team All-CAA selection
- 2009 CAA Championship Most
Outstanding Player and All-
Tournament selection
- University's all-time leader in wins (61),
ERA (1 .62), games started (85),
complete games (52), strikeouts (581),
shutouts (20)
MOST IMPROVED
Chel'sea Ryan
Senior
Kinesiology
Sandston, Va.
Statistics
- Batting average - .281
- RBIs- 10
- Games played - 48
- Games started - 48
Honors
- All-Tournament selection at the 2009
CAA Championships
- Conference Commissioner's Academic
Award
sports //281
women siacrosse
a quick draw
amandacaskey //writer
a
tier losing close to one-third of its
members to graduation, the women's
lacrosse team faced multiple chal-
lenges in the form of new team d\'namics, giving
younger players the opportunity to prove their
abilities to coaches and veteran players.
"I wanted to show the team that even though
I'm a freshman, I can still play at the college lev-
el from day one," said redshirt freshman Casey
Ancarrow, an attacker and midfielder. Ancarrow
had been leading the team in goals for the first
four games until she suffered a season-ending
knee injury.
The season-opening win against Virginia Tech
set the team in motion and helped prove the
ability of a young team.
"I would say our most memorable game was
our first game against Virginia Tech," said red-
shirt senior Kim Griffin. "All of our hard work
paid off and came into play as we connected all
over the tleld."
The team suffered additional injuries, in-
cluding Griffin. A captain during the previ-
ous season, she tore her ACL during a game
against The College of William & Mary.
"This year's team had some injuries occur
after the season had started," said Griffin.
"We overcame them by having the entire
team step up and everyone taking on a new
role."
Consisting mostly of freshmen and
sophomores, the team ended the season
with a 5- 1 1 overall record and only won one
of their six Colonial Athletic Association
(CAA) games.
"I think that all of our CAA games were
tough because they were all very close —
three went into overtime," said Griffin.
The team dominated the statistics for
unassisted goals, ground balls and draw
control — the act of getting possession of
the ball at the draw. However, the team fell
short when it came to goals, assists and fan at-
tendance.
Although the team suffered two five-game
losing streaks, the women found redemption
in the form of wins against Drexel University,
Richmond University, Longwood University, Yale
University and Tech.
The team connected off of the field as well.
"I have never been a part of a team that is as
close as these 28 girls," said assistant coach Meg
Dentler. "From freshmen to seniors, these girls
respect each other as teammates and as friends."
Senior laime Dardine, an attacker, agreed
that the team's relationship was enhanced by the
connection between the players — both new and
returning.
"Each year a new freshman class comes in, and
the way you welcome them to the team deter-
mines how strong your team dynamics will be,"
said Dardine. "I don't think we could have asked
for a closer knit team for the past year." //
Stick raised in defense,
senior Morgan Kelly
blocks a shot tor the
Dukes. Kelly had a total
of 84 saves during her
lacrosse career at the
university.
photo/Zcourtesy o'
sportsmedia
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scoreboard //
home-opponent
virginiatech // 1 4-9
yale//10-7
iongwood// 17-11
notredame//12 -16
richmond// 14-11
Princeton //1 1-1 3
ioyola//9-10
Virginia// 9-1 8
maryland // 7-1 7
hofstra// 12-13
drexei//14-6
william&mary // 1 3-1 4
olddominion//8-11
delaware//6-10
towson//7-10
georgemason // 7-8
Front Row (L to R): Ashley Kimener, Cally Chakrian, Casey Ancarrow. Monica Zabel, Caitlin McHugh, Alex Napoli. Annie Brophy, Second Row (L
to R): Rebecca McLouth, Megtian Wienecke, Kim Griffin, Mary Fran Shelton. Morgan Kimberiy. Jaime Dardine, Annie Brophy, Lexy Schwabenland,
Alisa Konishi, Third Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Meg Dentler, Jess Boshko, Head Coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe, Assistant Coach Kristin
Hopson. Fourth Row (Lto R): Ariel Lane, Caitlin Sullivan, Diana Apel, Mary Kate Lomady, Alex Menghetti, Michelle Maier. Back Row (Lto R): Jessie
Heisterman, Liz Walsh, Morgan Kelly, Susan Lines.
[spot
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MVP
Kim Griffin
Senior
Accounting
Jarrettsville, Md.
MOST IMPROVED
Susan Lines
Senior
Marl<eting
South Windsor, Conn.
Statistics
Statistics
- Shots - 63
-Shots- 14
- Goals - 30
- Goals - 7
- Assists - 8
- Assists - 1
- Draws - 30
- Draws- 13
- Led team in shooting percentage
- Second in draw controls
- Second in free-position goals
- Third in points and goals
Honors
- Conference Commissioner's
Academic Award
- Dean's List
Honors
- All-conference (CAA) first team
- All-State (VaSID) second team
- Team captain
- Conference Commissioner's
Academic Award
sports //283
men'stennis
MaKiNG a RAckeT
jenniferbeers //writer
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^ ^ ^^% iving 100 percent every point
n is really important so that you
know you did your best for
yourself, your teammates and everybody
at JMU," said sophomore )ared Robinson,
summarizing the men's tennis teams
motto for the year. With this attitude,
sophomores Ville Maaranen and Tommi
Nissinen came up strong with their first
career victory, while doubles partners
Robinson and junior Mike Smith also
added to the team's success.
Titled Colonial Athletic Association
(CAA) Co-Rookie of the Year, Robinson
made second-team AU-CAA selection.
Smith also made a name for himself as
a two-time AU-CAA doubles selection,
becoming one of only five or six doubles
teams in the conference to receive that
honor. The pair won two out of three
matches prior to the Group B consolation
crown, putting the Dukes in the lead.
One highlight from the season included
the teams victory home match against
Liberty University in the non-conference
tennis action.
"The home matches are always a
highlight because we don't play at home
very often, so it's great to have the home
ground advantage and the fans cheering
for us really does help," says Robinson.
"Our 4-3 victory over Liberty was also
a big win because earlier in the season
we had a lot of close ties with other
universities, and the win gave us some
momentum toward the end of the season."
Wins during the match against Liberty
included Smith and sophomore Matt
King with an 8-1 victory in No. 1 doubles.
Maaranen had a pair of three set wins,
and Nissinen finished the match with a
win in No. 3 singles.
Some of the teams' main competition in
its conference was The College of William
& Mary, Old Dominion University
and University of North Carolina-
Wilmington.
"Our most memorable overall match I
would say was our last match in the CAA
Tournament at Old Dominion University,
where we played William & Mary," said
King. "Unfortunately we lost this match.
But a positive that came out of this
was that we won the doubles point in a
dominant fashion."
The Dukes were sixth-seeded against
William & Mary, who was third-seeded.
Although they started off strong with
a 1 -0 lead after doubles play, William
& Mary came back in singles play and
proceeded to the semifinals after winning
four singles matches.
With strength In his swing, senior
Mike Smith aims to continue a rally
during his match. Smith ended his
season 14-19 in singles play,
photo// courtesy of sportsmedia
"In terms of motivating my guys, they
understand that if they put out the effort
and hard work in practice, the results will
eventually come in matches," said assistant
coach Erik Skartvedt. "As coaches, we
work to translate all that hard work into
a never-give up attitude out on the court.
If the guys live by that philosophy on the
tennis court, that's all I can ask for as a
coach from my players." //
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uGhn"
MVP
Jared Robinson
Sophomore
Sports Management
Johannesburg, South Africa
Statistics
- Went 1 7-14 in singles play
- Went 1 0-1 5 in doubles play
Honors
- All-CAA second team in singles
- Finalist for JMU Male Athlete of the Year
- First in Group B consolation Bracket at
U.Va. Invitational
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IVIOST IMPROVED
Yaroslav Voznenko
Junior
Economics
Kherson, Ukraine
Statistics
- Went 1 2-1 1 in singles play
- Went 8-5 in doubles play
Honors
- Conference Commissioner's
Academic Award
- First in C-2 singles bracket at Sergio
Tacchini Invitational
•
Concentrating on
his backliand, junior
Yaroslav Voznenko
attacks the ball. Originally
from Ukraine, Voznenko
joined the Dukes in
January of 2008.
photo/Zcourtesy of
sportsmedia
scoreboard//
home-opponent
temple // 1 -4
Campbell // 2-3
vcu // 1 -4
northicarolina // 0-7
olddominion // 0-7
st.bonaventure // 3-4
william&mary // 1 -6
georgetown // 5-2
thecitadel // 2-5
casereserve // 7-0
eastcarolina // 2-5
coastalcarolina // 1 -5
liberty // 4-3
georgemason // 7-0
longwood // 3-4
norfolkstate // 4-2
howard // 7-0
delaware // 3-4
drexel//6-1
uncwilmington // 1 -6
radford // 0-7
william&mary // 1 -4
sports //285
women siennis
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karlynwilliams/Zwriter
When graduate Barrett Donner was recruited for
the tennis team her freshman year, she would
have never guessed that ordering purple and
gold tutus would become a tennis team tradition.
Originally, Donner thought the tutus would be fun to
wear to football games. So she told her mother, the owner of
a vintage shop in her hometown of Durham, N.C., to order
10, one for each member of the team.
"They were an instant hit with all the girls," said Donner.
"Every year since then, we have ordered them in purple and
gold for the incoming freshman as a welcome-to-the-team
present. It's our special tradition."
In addition to tutus, another tradition was the high team
morale and the team's solid support system. Maria Malerba,
veteran coach of 34 years at the university, heightened
spirit by balancing hard work and fun. While the players
and the coaching staff realized that tennis was top priority,
they understood that it wasn't everv'thing. Malerba enjoyed
interacting with the players and watching them grow and
develop not only as players, but also as individuals.
Donner, who served as team captain for two years, took a
hands-on approach in building a support system between
players and coaches.
"I felt I could relate well to both, which is really important
because communication and understanding is key to having
a close team," said Donner.
She conversed with teammates and coaches on the best
way to run practices to meet everyone's needs. Some players
loved to get feedback from coaches during practices and
matches, while others preferred to play without anyone
watching.
The spring season had a few firsts for Malerba as a coach,
including two injured players who needed surgery. Sopho-
more Ida Donner had wrist surgery on her racket hand
and missed some of the fall practices and all of the spring
season. Sophomore Alyssa Brandalik had both legs oper-
ated on for compartment syndrome, the compression of
nerves and blood vessels that often led to muscle and nerve
damage. In addition, the team lost seven matches by a score
of 4-3.
"I've never had either of those things happen before," said
Malerba.
On the brighter side. No. 1 doubles team sophomore Leah
DeMasters and senior Rebecca Erickson made the All-CAA
third team, making them of one the top nine doubles teams
in the conference.
With complete confidence,
junior Kristin Nimitz smashes
the ball during a match. Nimitz
was the returning No. 3 singles
player and played with junior
Rebecca Erickson as part of
the No. 2 doubles team.
photo/Zcourtesy of
sportsmedia
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Another highlight that both Barrett and Malerba agreed on
was the team's spring break trip to Florida. Team members got
to spend quality time off the court and showcased their skills
on the court as well.
The upcoming season looked strong because it would be the
first year that the scholarship players outnumbered the walk-
ons. In 2001, the university's Board of Visitors made the deci-
sion to create two sports sections, one with scholarships and
the other without. Women's tennis fell into the non-scholarship
group. Then in 2007, when the university cut 10 sports pro-
grams in compliance with the Title IX ruling, the tennis team
reached full scholarship status, giving coaches greater flexibility
in recruiting team members.
"This has created a great deal of depth and will definitely
make a huge difference in our results," said Malerba. //
The team comes
together in a huddle
after a successful
match. Team
members attributed
their success to their
family-like atmosphere,
rilioto/'/courtesy of
portsmedia
Front Row (L to R): Kinsey Pate, Kristin Nimitz, Alyssa
Brandalik, Rebecca Erikson, Back Row (L to R): Leah
DeMasters, Kelly Maxwell. Barrett Donner. Ida Donner,
Anna Khoor.
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MVP
Leah DeMasters
Sophomore
Media Art and Design
Lititz, Pa.
Statistics
- Went 15-6 in singles play
- Went 14-12 in doubles play
- Played No. 1 doubles
- Played No. 5 singles
Honors
- All-CAA third team in doubles
- Team MVP
- Conference Commissioner's
Academic Award
MOST IMPROVED
Kelly Maxwell
Senior
Health Sciences
Williamsburg, Va.
Statistics
- Went 14-10 in singles play
- Went 1 1 -6 in doubles play
Honors
- Coaches' Award recipient
- Conference Commissioner's
Academic Award
scoreboard //
home-opponent
westvirginia // 3-4
liberty // 3-4
georgetown // 5-2
olddominion // 0-7
norfolkstate // 6-1
georgewashington // 3-4
boston // 2-5
flondaatlantic // 5-2
southernillinois // 3-4
washington&lee // 4-3
towson //6-1
longwood // 6-1
georgemason // 6-1
richmond // 0-7
delaware // 3-4
drexel // 3-4
uncwilmington // 0-7
radford // 4-3
towson // 5-0
georgiastate // 0-4
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SPOT
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MVP
Tanique Carter
Graduate
Psychology
Richmond, Va.
Statistcs
- School record in 100m (11.68).
- School record in 60m (7.50)
- Member of school-record 800m relay (1:38.72)
- NCAA East Region qualifier in 100m and 200m
Honors
- All-CAA in 100m and 200m.
- All-East in 100m and 200m at ECAC Championships
- CAA Athlete of the Week
- ECAC Track Athlete of the Week
- Conference (CAA) 200m champion
- Conference (CAA) 100m runner-up
- Conference Commissioner's Academic Award
- ECAC qualifier in 400m relay
MOST IMPROVED
Katelyn Guerriere
Senior
Kinesiology
Sidney, N.Y
Statistics
- 10th in 100m hurdles (14.58) at CAA Championships
- 10th in long jump at CAA Championships
Honors
- Conference Commissioner's Academic Award
- Finalist for JMU Scholar Athlete of the Year
- JMU Athletic Director Scholar Athlete
- President's List
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■ H H my left foot on the ground and drive upwards with
my arms. My body rotates with momentum, so I tilt my head back,
keep my hips up, and allow my body to clear the bar," described senior
Jess O'Brien.
As a high jumper, O'Brien considered her process to be very
technical. But when she was in the moment, her mind was clear and
she didn't even have to think about her steps, her angle or her jump.
Head coach Kelly Cox, who came to the university in 2002, was a
huge motivation to the women throughout the season. "Coach Cox
has been a key component in developing my high jump ability," said
O'Brien. "She was a very talented high jumper herself and she knows
how to translate my raw ability into a refined skill"
The women showed a tremendous amount of growth each week as
they worked on developing their skills.
"Working with the athletes and seeing them develop into strong
leaders who go on to lead very meaningful lives is the best part of my
job," said Cox.
All of the women's hard work helped them attain fourth place at
the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Championship. A number
of individuals qualified for the Eastern Athletic Conference (EAC)
Indoor and Outdoor Championships, as well as the National
Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Outdoor Regional
Championship.
The track and field team comprised sprinters, distance runners
and jumpers/throwers. Each group trained separately and built close
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Focusing on her
task, Jessica
O'Brien clears
the high jump.
O'Brien set the
university record
for high jump at
5'8 3/4" in 2006.
photo// courtesy
ofsportsmedia
stephsynoracki // writer
relationships with the members of their immediate group.
"We've seen one another at our best and worst, and I think that's
a factor that creates a strong bond," said senior Jess Propst, a long-
distance runner.
"It is my own personal belief that track and field athletes, because of
the individual component of the sport, struggle to feel connected to
every member of the team" said O'Brien. "Spring season proved how
important the idea of 'team' was, so we are making team unity a goal."
Injuries were a nonnal part of any athletic season and the women's
track and field team saw their fair share. A number of the injured team
members were jumpers, i
"Our bodies are pushed to the extreme, not just with sprinting,
but launching our bodies jfer, long, high and even upside down," said
O'Brien. She and a few of the other team members struggled to stay
in the competition. "We had to be creative in finding ways to preserve
our bodies and yet still pi actice enough to improve."
O'Brien had her own injury during her freshman year after setting
an exceptionally high jump record, an incident that had served as
her motivation ever since; Propst also understood the pressure that
injuries brought to the sport.
"I try my best to look at 'those obstacles as things that'll only make
me stronger," said Propst.
Injuries had the potential to hinder a team, but both O'Brien and
Propst had seen how injuries could bring team members together.
"I am a member of the women's track and field team because I
believe in my teammates,'' said O'Brien. "I know that when we can pull
together and support each other, we can achieve our goals." //
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pump up the crowd. Lyrics for the fight song were
pnnted upside down on freshmen's class T-shirts.
so one could look down and sing along,
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racheldozier// writer
as cheerleaders bounced around the
room, scrambled to make dinner
plans, and lifted one another in the
air. Coach Tameka Burroughs worked on
getting their attention. Equally as bubbly as
each squad member. Burroughs joked with
the students about her dinner of macaroni
and cheese that she mixed with sugar because
"it's not real cheese and that's just gross," and
the power of anti-bacterial: "You can borrow
my pen only if you use Germ-X after because
you're diseased, do you understand that?"
Despite her jokes. Burroughs was proud of
the two squads she coached.
"It is truly a pleasure working with the
student-athletes," said Burroughs. "I do
sometimes feel as if their hard work and
dedication goes without being appreciated,
but I thank them for being the ones that are
paving the way for where the program is going."
The program had already come a long
way. There were two squads, the coed
Purple Squad and the all-girl Gold Squad.
Burroughs, who had served as the head
cheerleading coach since 2004, created the
all-girl squad in 2006. Seven of the squad's
graduating seniors had been on the original team.
Both squads were extremely dedicated to
their sport. They practiced from 5 a.m. to 7
a.m. once a week and traveled regularly for
away games. Members of both squads agreed
that being constantly together had improved
the groups' overall chemistry.
"We all get together outside of practice
and that's when we really bond," said junior
Brittany Fortner, a member of the Gold
Squad. "Being together really helps our
performance."
"I think we're most productive at 5 a.m.,"
said junior Molly Chilton, also a member of
the Gold Squad. "We all come from so many
different majors with different activities that
it's the best time to get together. Sometimes
you do have those nights where you've stayed
up past midnight, and that sucks, but it's all
about how your manage your time."
Despite demanding schedules, both squads
didn't seem to mind the added workload.
"I like being the one out on the field," said
Chilton.
Though team members agreed that
cheering was a fun way to get energized for
a game, junior Nick Keatts, a member of the
Purple Squad, acknowledged that sometimes
the males on the squad got criticized for it.
"At the University of Maryland, I was called
plenty of slanders," said Keatts. "Usually I
take it, because it isn't true. People say it's a
feminine sport, but I like it. It's fun."
Though the season was a hard one for the
football team, the squad remained loyal.
"We keep up with the team, like who has
injuries and who all of the players are," said
Fortner. "It's nice cheering for a team you
know about."
Though they were often on the sidelines, the
squads definitely considered cheering a sport.
"It's such a stereotype that all we do is sit
there and cheer, but it's tough when we're
trying out a new stunt at a game and a girl
falls," said Fortner. "It's embarrassing to
do it in front of everyone. We have a lot
of tumbling requirements for even being
considered for a spot on squad."
In 2008, the Purple Squad went to the
ENCORE: Cheer and Dance Championships
regional competition in Maryland and
won the title of National Champions in the
collegiate cheerleading division. The team
had not been able to afford to return since.
"1 look forward to the day that our program
can consistently compete in Collegiate
Nationals," said Burroughs.
"Though we're considered a [MU sport, we
still don't get as much funding as some of the
other teams," said Fortner. "We need money to
travel and compete, but sometimes we just don't
have it. But at least they consider us a sport."//
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SPOT
During a break in the game,
cheerleaders perform an
arabesque stunt. To perform
this stunt, a cheerleader
kept one leg down straight
and extended her other
leg behind almost at a
90-degree angle to her back,
all while balancing in the air.
photo //lesliehaase
Front Row (L to R): Matthew Hill. Holly Stevens, Ty Freeman, Briana Guertler, Leigh
Culver, Greg Stuart, Lauren Schick. Rachel Johnson, Nicholas Keatts. Mary Sykes,
Emmanuel Fairley Second Row (L to R): Katherine Wrona, Stefanie Paige. Stephanie
Lyons, Kimberly Ward, Kristen Slaughter. Kelsey O'Connor, Stephanie La Testa, Kath-
erine Worten, Haley Hanson, Coach Tameka Burroughs. Third Row (L to R): Brittany
Ford. Lauren Maira, Jennifer Tatanish, Samantha Schohn. Rosie Ortiz, Morgan Sterner,
Anne Bianchi, Annie. Lewis, Rachel McDonnell. Madison Furman. Back Row (L to
R): Sarah Ratchford. Nikki Beatfy, Sarah Smith, Brittany Fortner, Kendall Hicks, Lorin
Whitt, Kristin Sachs.
coedvarsitycheerleading ."
The coed varsity cheerleading team reported to Godwin three
hours before home football games started — almost as early as
the football team. Team members used the time to warm up and
practice their stunts, basket tosses and pyramids they would
perform during the game.
"My favorite part of being on the team was stunting with the
team," said freshman Katherine Wrona. "Since we had a small
squad, everyone plays an important role in making the stunts hit."
Before each game started, Wrona and her teammates would
huddle and break on "Dukes" before running out onto the field.
Once on the field, team members started pumping up the crowd.
They also began their pre-game rituals, including running the
flags, tumbling across field and performing the "We Are Madison"
cheer for the crowd.
"My favorite part of cheering at a game is when the team scores
a touchdown," said Wrona. "The crowd gets really pumped and
cheers along with us."
After the game, the team held a meeting to discuss the game
and return the equipment to Godwin, including tumbling mats,
megaphones and pompoms.
all-girlvarsitycheerleading //
While most students were still sleeping, members of the all-girl
varsity cheerleading team were already awake and "game-face
ready." They had to have their hair and make-up done and be
ready to cheer well before the game started.
"I usually showered the night before because we had to curl our
hair for the game," said junior Anne Bianchi. "I got up probably
two hours before I had to be at the game, and we had to be there
two hours before the game starts."
Warming up, Bianchi and her teammates practiced all of the
stunts they would perform during the game, usually about ten.
During halftime, the team stayed on the field and ate a snack for
energy before switching sides to cheer for another section.
"We are on the field until the game ends and then we have to
carry everything into the gym and we are free to go," said Bianchi.
"It tends to be a long day but worth it."
caitlinharrison //writer
sports //293
crosscountry
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britnigeer// writer
fresh talent, determination and enthusiasm
helped the women of the cross country team
as they began their season. The team strove
to compete at the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) championships the following fall,
and team members used the season to prepare for the
tough competition ahead.
With seniors Alison Parris and Jess Propst
saving their last season of eligibility till 2010, the
predominantly young team focused on its long-term
goals of building strength and success through four-
hour practices, six days a week. Conditioning and
bonding helped the 10 freshman runners adapt and
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On a team filled with young talent, senior Alison Parris was
a stand-out performer. Although she struggled with anemia
and redshirted her freshman year, Parris contributed many
successes during her sophomore and junior seasons. Parris led
the Dukes to a sixth-place team finish at the National Collegatie
Athletic Association (NCAA) Southeast Region Cross Country
Championships and ran her best time in the 6,000-meter course
at 20:41.5.
"Before the race 1 felt a little more nervous than normal," said
Parris. "Once the gun went off, I was totally in the race and
actually beat one of my arch rivals from another school."
Parris' long-term goal had been to make it to the NCAA
Championships, held on Nov. 23 in Indiana. As a team, the
university did not make the cut for meet, but Parris was invited
to compete as an individual runner. Parris was confident that her
team would join her for next year's national meet. "I am excited
to experience it and see what it is like for next year," said Parris.
"[Whatever happens], at least I know I shot for the stars."
bethfeather// writer
294 // thebluestone201 0
gain experience in college-level competitions.
"My goal as a runner is to reach my full potential,"
said freshman Katie Gorman. "I want to become the
best that I can be and represent JMU in the best way
that I can. We are a cohesive team and through our
individual and team goals we are able to succeed."
Each runner had her individual goals, but the
women still came together and worked as a team.
Relying on their positive attitudes and close family
bond, the women competed in the team's largest meet
at the Indiana State Pre-Nationals on Oct. 17, and
finished in 18th place. The experience helped the
women prepare for other large-scale competitions like
the NCAA championship.
"We work hard at practice each day and encourage
each other to get to where we want to be," said senior
Holly Fredericksen. "We are very encouraging and
supportive of one another and that kind of attitude
definitely pays off in practices and races. We are also
very energetic and enthusiastic because we love what
we do."
With a promising season ahead of them, the team
set out to establish a successful and strong group of
runners by adding weight lifting to its conditioning
routine. Strengthening exercises included work with
medicine balls, free weights, bands and foam rollers.
With the success of Indiana State Pre-Nationals
behind them, and the excitement of placing second
at the Colonial Athletic Association conference
championship, the team enjoyed its season of
preparation, keeping in mind the women's ultimate
goal: a chance at the NCAA championship.
Y////////////////////^^^^
Front Row (L to R):
Lynne Colombo, Katie
Harman. Carole Spoth,
Katie Gorman, Kate
Otstot, Jessica Propst.
Second Row (L to R):
Mariah Hagadone, Kelly
Jemison, Amber Lussier.
Holly Fredericksen, Ashley
Leberfinger, Jessica Zozos,
Third Row (L to R): Jack!
Ferrance, Megan Barnes,
Alison Parris, Brittany
VViltielm, Heattier Lambert.
Anne Reiner. Fourth Row (L
to R); Tina Forgach, Mikaela
Davis. Brittany Lussier.
Christine Toepfer, Michelle
Savarese. Mary Cerasa.
Back Row (L to R); Stacey
Nobles. Kelly Jones.
Maintaining her pace, senior
Alison Parris seeks the finish
line with determination, Parris
was a JMU Athletic Director
Scholar Athlete,
photo/'/courtesy of sportsmedia
With the sun beating down on senior
Jessica Propst, she remains motivated
and steady throughout her race. Propst
placed 23rd in the 5.000-meter race at
the Eastern College Athletic Conference
championships.
photo// courtesy of sportsmedia
sports //295
tieldhockey
icoreboard//
home-opponent
duke // 0-4
ohiostate // 1 -0
kentstate // 3-2
wakeforest // 1 -3
massachusetts // 0-1
albany // 2-1
michiganstate // 1 -4
american // 3-2
towson // 2-1
delaware // 1 -2
radford // 8-1
hofstra//5-1
drexel // 3-2
vcu // 3-0
richmond // 3-0
northcarolina // 0-2
william&mary // 2-1
olddominion // 1-2
iowa // 2-3
northeastern // 3-2
day by day
sarahlockwood // writer
the women's field hockey players began their season
with obstacles. Out of eleven starters, the team lost
five players — strongholds who had started for the
past three seasons. The loss left a gap in the camaraderie on
the field, according to senior Amy Daniel.
"But we're working on it," said Daniel, with an
optimistic smile. "We're working on it every day to bring
more chemistry to the field."
Team members proved their determination by setting
goals, approaching each game with optimism, demanding
commitment and sticking together.
"[We] go out as hard as we can," said Daniels. During
pre-game practices, the players decided on individual
goals. These motivated the players because it gave them
a specific aspect of the game to focus on improving. In
addition to individual game goals, the team approached
the season with some overall objectives.
"We want to be [Colonial Athletic Association] regional
season champs and win the championship in conference
so we can get an automatic bid to [National Collegiate
Athletic Association] and do well there," said Daniel.
But head coach Antoinette Lucas didn't place one
particular game above the rest.
"I look at the next game," said Lucas. "One game at a
time."
Even when the odds did not favor them, the team went
out to win.
"Like always, we're going to go out and do our best,"
said Daniel. "It's always fun to play the high-ranked
teams and conference teams. They're really tough games
and we get really riled up."
The team raised morale before each game through a
commitment talk. After warming up, the team stood
in a line behind the sideline on the field to listen to
inspirational words by one of the upperclassmen. The
talks demonstrated to the players "why we are on this
team and why we play," according to freshman Tori
Lindsey. The speaker concluded by asking the players to
step over the line to show their commitment.
"It's pretty cool to watch," said Lucas.
Despite the work they had to put into building
chemistry on the field, camaraderie came easily off the field.
"Coming in as a freshman was very exciting," said
Lindsey. "The upperclassmen are all welcoming and great
to be with."
The team always displayed a "willing[ness] to help each
other out, whether with a class or getting rides," said
Daniel, noting the helpful relationship appeared between
players and coaches as well.
"They help us whether as a team or as an individual,"
Daniel said. "They want you to be the best hockey player
you can be."
Some coaches, including assistant coaches Julie
Munson and Baillie Versfeld, helped off the field even if it
meant helping players study on bus rides.
These relationships, the commitment of each player
and the team's goals and determination helped the young
field hockey team overcome the challenges it faced. //
4k^ 9 f A
Front Row (L to R): Vivienne Koni|nendi]k. Randi Segear. Meghan Bain. Sarah Warlick, Megan Matthews. Jessie Dawson. Tara King,
Melissa McNelis. Becky Hilgar. Lindsay Cutchins. Erica Henderson. Back Row (L to R): Asst. Coach Julie Munson. Volunteer Coach
Cole Werkheiser, Asst. Coach Baillie Versfeld. Kerrie Edmonds, Sam Smierlka, Jenna Taylor, Courtney Versfeld. Margo Savage. Kelsey
Cutchins, Kristen O'Rourke, Amy Daniel, Rachel Wein, Dolores de Rooij, Ton Lindsey, Auburn Weisensale, Trainer Jackie Downar, Head
Coach Antoinette Lucas.
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y*
Water sprays off the turf as junior
Amy Daniel takes a shot at the
cage. Poor weather conditions
made the turf slippery and difficult
for players to compete on,
photo //courtesy of sportsmedia
*t
Rebounding the ball after a shot,
senior Meghan Bain regains
possession of the ball. Bain
started 16 of 19 games after
recovering from an injury she
suffered in a car accident during
her junior year.
jhoto// courtesy of sportsmedia
THE
SPOT
LIGHT
MVP
Kelsey Cutchins
Senior
Psychology major, geography minor
Suffolk, Va.
Statistics
- Started all games
- Saves percentage
- Saves- 121
- Shutouts - 1
.796
Honors
- CAA Silver Anniversary Team as one
- NFHCA Senior All-Star
- Preseason CAA Player of the Year
- First Team All-CAA
- First in CAA in saves (121) and saves per
game (6.05)
- Second in CAA in shutouts (3) and shutouts per
game (.15)
MOST IMPROVED
Dolores de Rooij
Junior
Psychology
Vaardingen, Netherlands
Statistics
- Games played - 20
- Games started - 20
-Goals- 13
- Points - 28
- Assists - 2
Honors
- Preseason All-CAA
- First Team All-CAA
- Fourth in CAA in shots (79)
sports //297
tootball
trying times
Senior wide receiver
Rockeed McCarter
ruslies witin tine
football as University
of Maine's defensive
bacl< Darlos James
attempts to bring
iim down. Witfi nine
touchdown receptions,
McCarter began the
season one reception
short of the top:10
career list.
photo/Zamygwaltney
kanekennedy // writer
after four straight years of making it to the playoffs, it seemed
as if the football team's bid at a fifth consecutive trip to the
Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) post season was slim.
At the beginning of the season, the playoffs didn't seem too far out of
reach. Playing at Maryland University, the Dukes took the Terrapins into
overtime. But the team couldn't hold on, allowing Maryland to kick a
26-yard field goal and end the game 35-38. Considering the reputation of
the Division I-A Atlantic Coast Conference in which Maryland played,
the Dukes' close finish was a surprising end to a game that many students
expected Maryland to win with ease.
"Their top 50 players at Maryland are better than our top 50 players at
JMU," said coach Mickey Matthews. "But when they get 1 1 out there and
we get 11, it's just not a lot of difference. It gets down to who's executing
and not making mistakes, in this game we did not allow any big plays,
and ottensively we didn't turn the ball over."
Following the loss at Maryland, the Dukes returned to Bridgeforth
Stadium for their home opener against Virginia Military Institute. Having
scored 45 points in each of their last two meetings with the Keydets, the
Dukes continued this dominance with a 44-16 victory. The Dukes also
won the next weekend's game against Liberty University.
But the Dukes encountered trouble midseason, losing to Hofstra
University and Richmond University. Against Richmond, junior
quarterback Drew Dudzik threw for the Dukes' only touchdown but was
forced to leave the game after breaking his foot in the third quarter.
A fumble on the Dukes' six-yard line by freshman Justin Thorpe sealed
Richmond's victory.
Homecoming brought defeat by the Villanova University Wildcats.
With Dudzik still injured, Thorpe was forced to play the whole game.
"It is very frustrating," said Thorpe. "You just want to make plays. I had
the two fumbles and that didn't help. The errors I made were on me and I
just can't let it happen."
"This is the youngest team that we have had since 2001," said Matthews.
"You look out there and we have got a lot of young kids, but we are not
using that as an excuse."
After a loss to William & Mary University, the Dukes recovered on
Halloween, posting a 20-8 win over the University of Delaware.
"I had a real good game against Delaware," said Thorpe. "And it gave
me a lot of confidence coming into this game [against the University of
Maine]."
Thorpe racked up 216 total yards in their game against Maine, while
senior Arthur Moats recorded six tackles, resulting in a victory for the Dukes.
"It was definitely important to get the home crowd back under us," said
Moats. "When we lost at home I felt like we let the fans down, so it was
nice to be back home with a win."
"As JMU we are known as a top team and a winning team, so we have a
sense of swagger that we can always go out with confidence," said redshirt
sophomore Scott Noble. "But we had lost it and with these two wins we
got our pride and swagger back." //
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scoreboard/)
home-opponent
maryland // 35-38
vmi//44-16
liberty// 24-10
hofstra // 1 7-24
richmond// 17-21
villanova // 0-27
william&mary // 3-24
delaware // 20-8
maine// 22-14
massachusetts // 1 7-1 4
towson//43-12
Sophomore tailback
Corwin Acker holds
on to the football as
University of Maine
sophomore Jerron
McMillian dives for a
tackle. Acker returned
a blocked punt for a
touchdown during the
game against Maine.
photo //amyg waltney
SPOT
UGl-rr
pre-gamepreparation//
Inside Zane Showker Stadium on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons, the varsity football
team was hard at work. Aside from practices, the team also met on Tuesday mornings to scout the
opposition for their Saturday games.
Preparation began early in the morning on game days. For home games, team members woke up
around 8:30 a.m. to have meetings and a pre-game breakfast. Each player often had his own pre-
game ritual.
"I like to take a nap in the training room for a bit with my music on my iPod on low, and when I wake
up I get in the cold whirlpool followed by the hot tub," said sophomore Vidal Nelson, a strong safety
"Then I get taped up by the same trainer always."
He also had specific songs and artists he liked to listen to before the game started. "I like to listen to
T.I., Jay-Z's 'The Blueprint 3,' Lil Wayne and of course anything from [Young] Jeezy."
caitlinharrison //writer
sports //299
mensgolf
HOLE IN ONE
kanekennedy// writer
With the loss of the team's two top players, graduates
Fielding Brevvbaker and Tim Driver, the Dukes
looked to their young players to fill the top half of
their roster.
"Before the season started, I thought it was going to be a tough
year," said Coach Jeff Forbes. "As it turns out, we played three
tournaments well and two tournaments poorly."
At their first two tournaments, the team finished in fifth
and third place. After finishing in the top five in the next
two tournaments, the Dukes traveled to Hawaii for the Kauai
Collegiate Invitational, where they posted a second place finish.
"They've got a bright future," said Brewbaker. "Yes, they lost
Tim and I, but they've had some top five finishes and they got
second at Hawaii. Frankly, I'm not surprised. They have a lot of
talent."
One source of talent was junior Mike Meisenzahl, who recorded
top 20 finishes in every tournament.
"Mike has stepped up again this year in his play," said Forbes.
"He is starting to become a leader on the team."
"Leading this team is what I have been aiming to do since the
moment I came to JMU," said Meisenzahl. "I am a person that
thrives off being in a leadership position."
The Dukes also benefited from the play of senior Ihonny
Montano, sophomores Mike Smith and Chris Wellde, and
treshman Ryan Vince, who finished in the top 20 at Spring
Hill Suites Intercollegiate and the Sea Trail Intercollegiate
tournaments.
"Ryan has been a huge surprise as a freshman," Brewbaker said.
"He is playing very well right now, and 1 am eager to see what he
does in the future."
To prepare his team, Forbes focused more on course
management and shot preparation than he did in previous years.
"Having a young team right now is good because they are much
more willing to learn and take advice," said Forbes.
"The advantage of having a younger team is depth. We now
have a core as opposed to one or two all-stars," said Meisenzahl.
"Collegiate golf is team-oriented and one or two guys can't bring
a team a championship. "When all five guys are all focused on the
same goal, we honestly can compete with anyone"
"To be doing as well as they're doing is pretty crazy," said
Brewbaker. "They only have one senior and the underclassmen
are really stepping up. They kept it going, and I'm just really
proud of them."
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Sophomore Mike Smith does his best to hit
the ball out of the sand pit. Smith carded a
4-under-par 212 at the 2009 Kauai Collegiate
Invitational held at the Puakea Golf Course in
Lihue, Hawaii.
photo// courtesy of sportsmedia
Front Row (L to R). Coach Forbes, Jhonny Montano, Garrett Whitmofe. Chris Wellde,
Mozingo, Jack Bonifant. Back Row (L to R): Ryan Vince, Mike Meisenzahl, Rich Leepei,
Neely, Mike Smith.
Lining up for the putt, graduate Fielding
Brewbaker prepares for the shot. During a
golf match, it was important for spectators
to stay extremely quiet so the players could
concentrate on their shots,
photo// courtesy of spurtsmedia
ir
THE
SPOT
UGHT
MVP
Mike Meisenzahl
Redshirt Junior
Business Management
Medford, N.J.
Honors
- Ranked 9th in the CAA after fall play
- Second-lowest score for an 1 8-hole round (68)
- Lowest score for a 54-hole tournament (211)
MOST IMPROVED
Mike Smith
Sophomore
Undeclared
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla
Statistics
- Stroke average
73.6
Honors
- Named CAA player of the week on Oct. 29
- Ranked 28th in the CAA after fall play
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mandysmoot // writer
■ he mission of Coach Paul Gooden was to recruit the
best women golfers who could make an impact at the
university on the course, in the classroom and in the
community — and he was prepared to be patient in achieving
this goal.
"It takes a while to build a team," he said.
After certain teams were cut in compliance with Title IX in
2007, women's golf was awarded scholarship status. The team
received six scholarships and had used three as of the 2009
season. Gooden stressed the importance of using them wisely,
spreading them over four or five years.
"You can't, after one year, expect to play good," said Gooden.
"You can't throw all your eggs in one basket."
The seven girls on the team were ranked 71st in the country at
the beginning of their season, which Gooden considered "pretty
decent" for the team's second scholarship year.
A highlight of the season came with sophomore Nicole
Sakamoto's win at the University of Michigan (UM) tournament
at the beginning of the season. At the time, UM was ranked
THE
SPOT
uGl-rr
MVP
Nicole Sakamoto
Sophomore
Dietitics Major
Honolulu, Hawaii
Statistics
- Average strokes per round
74.2
Honors
- Named CM co-player of the week on Sept. 1 7
- First in the CM after fall play
- Won the Mary Fossum Invitational
- Fourth woman in team's history to break 70 for an
18-hole round
MOST IMPROVED
Gatrin Gunnarsson
Junior
Business
Bankeryd, Sweden
Honors
- Ranked 18th in the CAA after fall play
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second in the country.
"It is really awesome if we can beat one of the top teams," said
Gooden.
Sakamoto was very proud of her team's performance at UM.
"We did well as a team, and I won my first college
tournament," she said.
Many women on the team had been playing golf for more
than a decade. Sakamoto started playing golf when she was 1 1
years old, continuing throughout middle school and high school
because she loved the feeling she experienced when the pressure
was on.
"Every stroke counts," said Sakamoto. "You can't afford to
mess up."
Junior Laura Mesa began playing golf when she was 9 years old.
Eventually, she quit playing tennis so she could focus solely on golf.
"It's definitely a mental game," said Mesa. "If you can't control
your thoughts and emotions then you will never be successful."
Junior Kelly Lynch couldn't remember a time when she wasn't
playing golf Her dad got her into junior golf when she was
young, and she had been playing it ever since.
"It is a very hard sport that takes constant work and
talent," said Lynch. "You can't just pick up the sport and play
automatically. It takes time."
The women's golf season ran from September to May. By the
end of the season, the women wanted to bring their overall team
score from 314 to 305.
"Next year we hope to break the 300 area," said Gooden. "We
want to play the best teams, wherever that might be."
#^:^
Finding her way out of a sand
trap, redshirt junior Mary
Chamberlain chips the ball onto
the green. The Dukes' home golf
courses consisted of Lakeview
Golf Course in Harrisonburg, Va.,
and Packsaddle Ridge Golf Club
in Keezletown, Va.
photo// courtesy of sportsmedia
Front Row (L to R): Asst. Coach Lisa Gooden, Catrin Gunnarsson, Laura Mesa, Ivlary Chamberlain, Nicole Sakamoto.
Valentina Sanmiguel, Kelly Lynch. Shannon Kramer Head Coach Paul Gooden.
Dressed in purple and white from head to toe, sophomore
Nicole Sakamoto putts the ball into the hole. Putters were the
most important golf club; almost half the shots taken in a round
3f golf required a putter
ohoto/Zcourtesy of sportsmedia
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home-opp
winstars // 5-0
radford//2-0
duke// 0-2
rider// 3-2
richmond //2-0
st.joseph //1-0
uncgreensboro // 1 -0
pennstate //3-0
american // 1-1
delaware//0-1
vcu // 2-0
georgemason // 3-3
william&mary // 3-2
georgiastate // 0-2
olddominion //0-1
drexel // 1 -0
uncwilmington // 0-2
hofstra // 6-2
northeastern //I -12
towson // 5-2
alexledford //writer
With an older, larger team
this year, Coach Tom
"Doc" Martin planned
to use depth and strength to the team's
advantage. The Dukes ended the season
7-3-2, but it was all about new beginnings
for men's varsity soccer.
"It's a season of retribution because
it's been a long time since our execution
has matched our talent and we are all
motivated to prove ourselves this year,"
said junior Andrew Harvey. Team
members made a conscious effort to start
each game more assertively.
"As a team, we really stress starting games
off very intense and working so hard that
it throws the other team off immediately"
said senior Joel Senior, a captain.
The Dukes began their season the
same way they started every game: with
aggression. Winning five of their first six
games, things were taking off for the team.
They were especially proud of the win against
Penn State University, who was ranked in
the top 25 of the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA). However, the Dukes
began to slow down in the middle of the
season, tying American University and losing to
University of Delaware.
After two hard-fought games against George
Mason University and the College of William
& Mary, the team appeared to be regaining
some strength. The Dukes began both games
two goals behind and fought back to tie George
Mason 3-3 and beat William & Mary 3-2.
Beating and tying these powerhouses gave
team members confidence.
"We knew we could play with just about
anybody out there," said Martin.
"They approach us with caution," agreed
Senior.
Cautions, another name for yellow cards,
turned out to be the team's biggest enemy during
the season. After a player accumulated five yellow
cards during the season, he was suspended for
one game. With more than 30 yellow cards in
the season, many of the team's key players were
suspended from multiple games.
uusr.u:» S
I
Jumping up to grab the ball, redshirt sophomore Justin Epperson
blocks a shot from going into the goal. Epperson started as a
goalie for four years at Oal<ton High School In Herndon, Va.
photO/Vcourtesy of sportsmedia
"We had a tough time keeping our starting
lineup consistent," said Harvey.
But the team found relief in a deep bench.
"We had a number of players on the
team capable of starting, which kept the
competitiveness and versatility of our team
high," said Harvey. "Our substitutes gave us a
larger boost this year than ones before."
Even though the team played against tougher
opponents, they finished with a better record.
Junior CJ Sapong attributed this to the team's
chemistry.
"The team cohesiveness and leadership is
spread more evenly throughout the team," said
Sapong.
"We just wanted to be a better team than last
year," said Martin. "Wins and losses don't always
define a season."
Martin was hopeful the team would improve
again next year, saying it had a very strong
nucleus coming back that the team planned to
build on. //
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Dribbling through defenders, redshirt sophomore Damien
Brayboy heads straight for the goal. The Dukes suffered many
injuries during the season, with 11 of the 31 players redshirted.
photo/Zcourtesy of sportsmedia
SPOT
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pre-gamepreparation //
The day before a men's soccer game, the team had a
lighter practice, including a discussion about its opponent
for the upcoming game.
The training session emphasized shooting, also
known as finishing, free kicks and set plays. The team
also worked on tactical patterns, which were especially
effective against the team's opponents, according to
sophomore defender Bakari Williams.
Williams went to bed early the night before a game,
and attended his two classes the next morning before
meeting up with the rest of the team.
"At 3 p.m. we have a pre-game meal at 'La Italia'
on Port Republic where I always got baked ziti with
meatballs," said Williams. "After the meal, I went back to
my apartment for a quick nap before driving to the locker
room with my roommates around 5:15 p.m."
The players got pumped for the game by listening to
music and hearing the game plan from the coaches.
"Once our coaches leave we go into a huddle in which
one of our upperclassmen would give us some words of
wisdom and motivation," said Williams. After the huddle,
team members boarded the bus to take them to the
game field to warm up. From there, it was game time.
caitlinharrison // writer
Front Row (L to R):
Bakari Williams, Johnny
Borsellino. Mitch
Mori, Paul Wyatt, Adam
Bastidas, Marl<us
Bjorkheim, Andrew
Harvey Uche Ukoha.
Second Row (L to R):
Daniel DiLullo, Patrick
Innes, Stefan Durr, Kieran
Rice, Torey Beiro. David
Sandford, Jean Tshimpaka,
Rahul Chandhry, Damian
Brayboy, Joel Senior.
Back Row (L to R): Patrick
Stevens, Dale Robbins-
Bailey Billy Swetra, Tom
Pollock, Colin Newcity.
Matt White, Ken Manahan.
Justin Epperson. David
Meiklejohn, Jason Gannon,
Jonathan Smithgall.
Christian McLaughlin. CJ
Sapong.
sports //305
women ssoccer
THAT
EXTRi
KICK
Preparing for an onside kick, redsh
junior Kristin Bowers plays in front of a
fiome crowd. The Dukes' first six games
were played at home at the university's
soccer complex on the east side of
campus.
photo amygwaitney
Scanning the field for an
open teammate, junior Gate
TIsinger heads toward the
opponent's goal. TIsinger
began the 2010 season tied
in 12th place for career goals
at the university.
photo/,' amygwaitney
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chloemulliner// writer
the women's soccer team had a rocky start to its season as team
members struggled to uphold the reputation of the team's prior
accomplishments.
Expectations for this team were very high this year and we got
rostrated when we weren't living up to those expectations," said head
oach David Lombardo.
The team began the season with several ups and downs, and after losing
;ames that team members expected to win, they worried about their
hances of scoring a spot in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
:onference.
"We lost some disappointing games, but turned around and won the
lext game," said Lombardo. "We've showed lots of resiliency."
Filled with individual talent and a strong will to succeed, the team
edirected its efforts during rough times. The players remained optimistic
ather than focusing on their defeats.
We tried to be really positive and tried to find the fun in the soccer
;ame," said redshirt junior Morven Ross, a team captain. "We tried to
ake the pressure off to figure out why we're here to play soccer and that
las been the main focus."
"We focused on hope and optimism," said sophomore Lisa Heise.
Being positive is what's so important."
Two major accomplishments for the women's soccer team were its wins
against Old Dominion University and the College of William & Mary
in the same weekend. These wins bumped the team up to second place
in the CAA conference, making the Dukes eligible for a chance at the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournament.
The team felt a sense of urgency after its unsteady start to the season.
"We've been thrown obstacles this season, but what defines this team is
how we overcome those obstacles," said Ross.
"We struggled in the beginning," said redshirt senior Melissa Reimert.
"Just the fact that we came together when we really had to so that we
could make the CAA tournament was a big deal."
After a loss to the University of North Carolina- Wilmington, the Dukes
weren't selected for the NCAA tournament. They placed second in the
CAA conference.
The Dukes finished their season with a record of 11-8-2 overall and 6-3-
2 in the CAA conference.
The team also saw individual achievements. Star player and reigning
CAA player of the year, senior Corky Julien, left the university as the
second all-time leading scorer. Her efforts, combined with those of
junior Teresa Rynier, who held the school record for career assists, greatly
benefited the team. //
['the
SPOT
UGHT
Front Row (L to R): Sarah Zawie,
Anana Rueia, Ashley Flateland.
Danielle Corey. Katie Menzie,
Charline Cartoux. Morven Ross,
Kristin Bowers. Jessica Remmes.
Kelly Germain. Elisa Davidson.
Theresa Rynier Amalya Clayton,
Theresa Naquin. Second Row (L
to R); Melissa Reimert, Lisa Heise.
Natalie Heintz, Jordan Zarone. Gate
Tisinger Corky Julien. Corinna
Strickland, Kristen Conrad, Jes-
sica Barndt, Ten Maykoski. Third
Row (L to R): Student Trainer
Brittney Barns. Student Trainer
Lauren Pierce. Megan Fesslen
Yolie Anderson-Golhor Stephanie
Poucher, Diane Wszaiek, Ellen
Kimbrough, Asst. Coach Rachel
Ghupein, Grad Asst. Lindsay Bow-
ers, Asst. Maggie McFadden. Asst.
Coach John McClure. Tom Kuster
Back Row (L to R): Associate
Head Coach Bobby Johnston,
Coach Dave Lombardo, Athletic
Trainer Nell Brazen.
pre-gamepreparation//
Waking up at 8 a.m., she ate a bowl of raisin and spice
oatmeal, drank a glass of orange juice and headed to class. It
seemed like a typical day for senior Corky Julien, a forward on
the women's varsity soccer team, but Julien was preparing for
game day. She kept water with her in her classes to stay hydrated
and loaded up on carbohydrates and protein at D-Hall.
After lunch, Julien headed back to her room to take a two-
hour nap, put on music and clean her room. "I tried to shut out
everything," said Julien.
After relaxing in her room, Julien and her roommates, who were
also on the team, went to their team room in Godwin to prepare
for the game. On the way, they listened to "Spice Up Your Life"
by The Spice Girls, or "Burnin' Up" by The Jonas Brothers. "If we
won the last game, we listened to the same song [again]," said
Julien. "I also always tried to wear the same lucky spandex."
Once in the team room, Julien used the time to relax, listen to a
pep talk from the coach and watch video clips from international
games, premiere league games and their own games.
For away games, the team used time spent on the bus to
further pump one another up. By the time they arrived on the
field, the women were ready to play.
caitlinharrison // writer
sports //307
volleyball
WlUE
■SPOT
UGhfT
MVP
Lindsay Callahan
Junior
Media Arts & Design
Virginia Beach, Va.
Honors
- CAA Commissioner's Academic
Award as a sophomore
- JMU Athletic Director Scholar
Athlete as a sophomore
MOST IMPROVED
Kelly Turner
Sophomore
Media Arts & Design
Ontario, N.Y.
Honors
CAA All-Rookie Team as a freshman
- JMU Athletic Director Scholar
Athlete as a freshman
Spiking the ball, freshman Danielle
Erb wins the point for her team, Erb
was named to the All-Tournament
Team In the university's Days Inn
Invitational the first weekend in
September.
photoZ/courtesy of sportsmedia
Front Row (L to R): Morgan
Maddox, Danielle Erb,
Holly Wall, Kelly Turner,
Jessica Zeroual. Kelly
Johnson, Merideth Riddell,
Haley Jacobsen, Lindsay
Callahan. Second Row
(L to R): Manager Jessica
Marsala, Sara Dougherty
Lauren Fanelli, Strength and
Conditioning Coach Callye
Williams Megan Wiechmann,
Natalie Abel, Trainer Erin
Moore, Back Row (L to R):
Asst. Coach Brian Grimes,
Head Coach Disa Garner
Asst. Coach Ryan Parker
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amandacaskey // writer
young&
With only four Colonial Athletic Association
(CAA) wins and no seniors on the roster,
the women's volleyball team had a learning
year The opportunities for new players to step up
were prevalent, but in the end, injuries and a lack of
consistency on the court proved to be too much.
"We've faced a lot of struggles," said junior Lauren
Fanelli. "Obviously we are a young team, but we've
had a lot of injuries and a lot of things we've had to
overcome. It's definitely been a learning experience."
FaneOi suffered three injuries personally. She had
been dealing with a back injury since January 2009
and suffered a concussion and broken nose during
the season.
Junior Lindsay Callahan believed the team
members' injuries caused a lot of adversity on the court.
"We had a lot of unlucky injures, which really
prevented us from gaining a lot of improvement in the
gym and creating chemistry," said Callahan. "We've
been working with a lot of different lineups and I
think that prevented us from, unfortunately, clicking."
The holes in the roster from injuries were
immediately filled with newcomers. Thrust into the
spotlight, freshmen got a sudden taste of college-level
athletics.
'You really have to learn how to manage your
time and get your work done," said freshman Haley
lacobsen. "You learn fast."
Head coach Disa Garner was faced with many
challenges as she worked on the roster for upcoming
games.
"All of the [top] teams in the conference mainly
have one freshman playing for them, while we have
three and four at a time playing," said Garner
The constant shifts in the lineup proved to be a
challenging aspect of the season.
"It's been hard for us to build consistency and
confidence because we've had to do a lot of changing
and adjusting for the various things that have popped
up along the way," said Garner.
Though the new players were a vital part of the
team, the team's record at the end of the season
was not enough to achieve a spot in the playoffs.
However, the team took pride in interfering with
other teams' chances.
"We finally gained that last bit of confidence and
got the proof that we know we can do it," said Fanelli.
Many of its CAA matches were close, but the team
only achieved victories over four schools.
One close game was against the College of
William & Mary, a formidable opponent in the CAA
conference. Down after the first two matches, the
Dukes came back in the next two only to lose in the
fifth match.
"You might not see the wins, but when you get
improvements like that, they really lead you to the
wins in the end," said Callahan.
The Dukes also defeated seven nonconference
teams, but they trailed the competition in 13 out of
26 statistical categories, including kills, aces, serve
attempts and block assists. Though the desired results
were not achieved, the team stayed positive.
"It's frustrating because it's been a lot of hard work
and a lot of hours have gone into it," said Jacobsen.
"We just try to think ahead to next season."
Practices usually lasted about three hours and
consisted of skill work and watching film of previous
games and opponents. In the gym, the women
worked on position work, drills and team concepts.
On home game days, the team met up for a pre-
game meal and started warm-ups an hour before
game time. A locker room dance session always
preceded the game in order to get everyone pumped up.
"The main focus right now is just to build a strong
core," said Callahan, "and getting our chemistry to get
a second chance next year with our younger girls." //
Sophomore Natalie
Abel, the libera on
the team, positions
herself for the shot.
A libero was a
player specialized in
defensive skills, who
wore her jersey in
a contrasting color
from her teammates
and could not block
or attack the ball
when it was entirely
above net height,
photo //courtesy of
sportsmedia
scoreboard //
home-opponent
moreheadstate // 0-3
etsu // 3-1
Chattanooga // 2-3
duquesne // 2-3
st.francis // 3-0
hampton // 3-1
radford // 3-2
charlotte // 0-3
northwestern // 0-3
presbyterian // 1 -3
georgiasouthern // 0-3
davidson // 3-2
winthrop // 0-3
umbc // 1 -3
towson // 1 -3
delaware // 0-3
william&man/ // 2-3
vcu // 0-3
georgemason // 1 -3
norfolkstate // 3-1
northeastern // 0-3
hofstra // 0-3
delaware // 3-2
towson // 3-1
georgiastate // 3-2
uncwilmington // 3-1
vcu // 1 -3
william&mary // 0-3
georgemason // 1 -3
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caitlincrumpton // writer
As a team with the potential to walk away with a regular season
title, the last thing the men's basketball players expected was
to end the season with only nine active team members on the
roster and a losing conference record.
Team members overcame adversity early on \vhen they lost
sophomore Devon Moore, a starting point guard, to a season-ending
knee injury in a preseason scrimmage against Hampton University.
The Dukes' luck continued to dwindle when more injuries and
academic ineligibilities caused several players' seasons to be cut short.
"We lost some good players and had to revise our plan for this team,
and our goal now is just trying to improve every day," said Coach Matt
Brady, who completed his second season with the Dukes.
With these unexpected obstacles, there were big roles left unfilled.
One player that capitalized on the opportunity to get more minutes
was junior Ben Louis, who "displayed terrific passing skills and
defensive presence," according to Brady.
Another significant player who impacted the team was a transfer
student from Texas A&M University, junior Denzel Bowles, who
described himself as "the big man" that the program needed. Bowles, a
forward, led the team in scoring and rebounds, averaging 20.8 points
and 9.2 rebounds per game.
"I was welcomed in [the program] and had a smooth transition," said
Bowles. "I've been able to play and be a focal point on offense."
Three freshmen who received a significant amount of playing time
due to the unusual circumstances were guards Darren White and
Alioune Diouf, and forward Trevon Flores. White, Diouf and Flores
were all exposed to the differences between collegiate and high school
basketball early on, when they were asked to step into positions that
were normally tilled by older players.
One player who was comfortable with the level of play in the league,
senior guard Pierre Curtis, expressed "the frustration of leading a
Front Row (L to R): Devon Moore, Ryan Knight, Darren White. Pierre Curtis, Ben Louis,
Dazzmond Thornton, Julius Weils. Back Row (L to R): Alioune Diouf, Matt Parker, Trevon
Flores, Alvln Brown, Denzel Bowles, Andrey Semenov, Eric Beard.
young team throughout the year." Curtis felt compelled "to be more
vocal day in and out, and be a leader for the younger guys."
With four years of experience under his belt, Curtis took over as
starting point guard when Moore got injured, and finished his season
by scoring more than 1 ,000 career points and setting new school
records in career games played, games started, assists and steals.
Although the team felt pressure throughout the season, it still pulled
out some close wins.
One game that proved the Dukes' underlying talent was their home
victory over 'Virginia Commonwealth University. With only 43
seconds remaining in the second half, sophomore forward Julius Wells
hit a tie-breaking three-pointer to advance the Dukes 72-69. Curtis
followed, sinking four free throws in the last 18 seconds of the game to
secure the 76-71 win.
"If we play hard like we know we can, we are a team that people don't
want to play," said Curtis. "If we put it all together, we have a good
chance to upset teams."
Even though the team fell short of a winning season, the players'
challenges allowed them to focus on long-term improvement in the
seasons to come.
"We are not concerned with end results," said Brady. "We are more
process-oriented and do what we need to do as a group to improve. We
focus on getting better, not winning games."
With all the unexpected obstacles that the Dukes faced throughout
the season, the team took the trials in stride and concentrated on
developing a strong future program. //
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THE
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Denzel Bowles
Junior
Justice Studies
Virginia Beach, Va.
Statistics
- Total points this season - 520
- Total rebounds this season - 230
- Games played - 25
- Games started - 25
Honors
- All-conference CAA second team
SOPHOMORE SPOTLIGHT
Julius Wells
Sophomore
Justice Studies
Toledo, Ohio
Statistics
- Average points per game - 16.3
- Total steals this season - 30
- Games started - 32
Honors
- 2009 CAA Rookie of the Year
- All-conference CAA third team
With arms outstretched, junior Denzel
Bowles attempts to make a basket
while Kelvin McNeil of University
of Delaware tries to block the shot,
Bowles transferred to the university
from Texas A&M University in the
spring of 2009.
photo/Zcourtesy of sportsmedia
Senior Pierre Curtis
tries to maintain
control of the ball as
his opponent reaches
in for the steal. Curtis
became the 24th player
in the team's history to
score 1,000 points in
his career.
photo/Zcourtesy of
scoreboard //
home-opponent
ohiostate // 44-72
murraystate // 43-71
floridainternational // 81 -68
northcarolinacentral // 79-66
umbc // 53-51
norfolkstate // 72-64
georgiastate // 44-49
easternmichigan // 64-75
gardner-webb // 78-57
fordham // 85-73
northeastern // 61-73
delaware//71-65
olddominion // 72-74
towson // 69-66
william&mary // 78-85
georgemason // 71 -82
drexel // 57-78
uncwilmington // 64-67
radford // 67-63
william&mary // 65-63
georgemason // 68-70
hofstra // 48-68
towson // 78-81
olddominion // 44-64
vcu // 76-71
georgiastate // 72-77
canisius // 66-70
longwood // 96-86
vcu // 62-76
drexel // 64-67
drexel // 65-70
william&mary // 65-70
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women sDasketball
Freshman guard Tarik Hislop tries
to keep her opponent from passing
the ball. Hislop was named Colonial
Athletic Association Rookie of the Week
in December after scoring 15 points
against Liberty University and 14 points
against the University of Virginia.
photo/Zcourtesy of sportsmedia
Fighting for the rebound, sophomore
center Rachel Connely jumps up to
get the ball in a game against Virginia
Commonwealth University (VCU). In the
Feb. 25 game against VCU, junior Dawn
Evans scored a game-high 34 points.
photo/Zcourtesy of sportsmedia
THE
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MVP
Dawn Evans
Junior
Health Sciences
Clarksville, Tenn.
Statistics
- Total points this season - 763
- Games played - 31
- Games started - 31
Honors
CAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
- All-conference CAA first team
SENIOR SPOTLIGHT
Sarah Williams
Senior
Finance
Wilmington, Del.
Statistics
- Total steals this season - 51
Total rebounds this season - 213
- Average points per game - 8.6
Honors
- All-academic CAA first team
- Team captain
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slam dunk season
amandacaskey // writer
The women's basketball team had another
winning season with an overall record ot
20-6 and a Colonial Athletic Association
(CAA) record of 10-5. Even with injured players,
the team took wins against several tough opponents,
including George Mason University, Old Dominion
University and Virginia Commonwealth University.
These victories gave the team both reasons to
celebrate and opportunities to learn.
"The team went through a dry spell where we just
could not find the energy to play," said freshman
Tarik Hislop. "But we overcame that because we
know how good we can be and we all have the same
goal, which is to win a CAA Championship."
According to junior Dawn Evans, the team
experienced phases where players put less effort into
their performances, although the team and coaches
couldn't pinpoint why. But this lack of consistency
did not have a negative effect on the team's record.
The Dukes had experienced winning seasons for
four years, ever since the majority of the team — now
upperclassmen — were freshmen.
"Even though this season was more challenging
because everyone is talented, I enjoyed [it] because
we have a great team and it feels good to beat other
great teams," said Hislop.
One season highlight was when the team defeated
Drexel University at home after losing to them on
the road. The Dukes had lost to Drexel by one point
in their first CAA game of the season. But after
meeting them for a second time later in the season,
the Dukes pulled out an impressive 73-56 win, with
Evans scoring 31 points.
The Dukes experienced a similar situation when
they first played Towson University. When the game
went into overtime, the Dukes won by just four
points. However, upon meeting them a second time
at home, the Dukes destroyed the Tigers, 67-35.
Games such as these demonstrated how the team
grew throughout the season by overcoming setbacks.
Injuries were prevalent, which the team took in
stride. Junior Lauren Jimenez recovered from a knee
injury from the previous season and was able to
contribute to the team by playing often.
"I had to get used to playing again," said Jimenez.
"My knee still hurts at times."
Jimenez was sidelined again this season in one of
the final games, where she suffered a concussion and
broken nose.
Evans also suffered an injury toward the end of
the season to her ankle, but was not out for long. As
the lead scorer for the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA) from Dec. 21 through Jan. 30,
Evans was recognized as the leader in three-pointers.
Evans also scored a record 38 points in the Duke's
win in overtime against Delaware University. She
was named CAA Player of the Week for the week
ending Feb. 21.
According to Evans, the team practiced at least
five days out of the week, including drills, plays and
competition between teammates.
"The harder we go in practice, the better we get,"
said Evans. "If I could describe it in one word, it
would be intense."
No matter what the team faced, the coaching staff
supported the team the entire season. Head Coach
Kenny Brooks and his staff pushed the team to not
only win games, but to be better players in general.
"The coaching staff motivates me by pushing me
every day in practice to become a better player," said
Hislop. "They are always available if I want extra
shooting or help with plays or the scout. They love
their job, which makes it a fun environment."
The team appreciated everything the coaches did for
the players and wanted to prove their worth to them,
according to Jimenez, who added, "when someone
does that much for you, it's only right to make this
program better and work our hardest for them."//
Front Row (L to R);
Graduate Assistant
Tim Clark, Director
of Operations Jenna
Burkett. TarIk Hislop,
KJara Francisco, Sarah
Williams, Dawn Evans,
Courtney Hamner,
Strength Coach Greg
Werner, Back Row (L
to R): Athletic Trainer
Sherry Summers,
Assistant Coach
Sean O'Regan, Head
' ■ lach Kenny Brooks,
Lauren Whitehurst,
Lauren Jimenez,
Rachel Connely,
Kanita Shepherd,
Nikki Newman, Jalissa
Taylor, Associate Head
Coach Jackie Smith
Carson, Assistant
Coach Lindsay Smith.
scoreboard//
home-opponent
georgetown // 79-76
virginiatech // 66-59
austinpeay // 83-56
wcu // 80-63
liberty // 60-50
Virginia // 75-73
sienna // 85-57
duke // 65-79
longwood // 85-67
lafayette // 86-54
westernmichigan // 74-65
drexel // 67-68
georgiastate // 67-61
georgemason // 62-50
towson // 72-68
olddominion // 58-67
northeastern // 64-57
georgiastate // 67-61
hoftra // 62-69
towson // 67-35
VCU//71-56
drexel // 73-56
william&mary // 56-64
uncwilmington // 67-70
delaware // 88-83
olddominion // 65-59
vcu // 79-70
william&mary // 67-53
georgemason // 53-65
uncwilmington // 67-40
VCU // 79-70
olddominion // 67-53
temple // 53-65
Sports //31 5
swim&dive
aking a splas
maryclairejones // writer
While being in the pool for hours on
end might have sounded like tun and
games, for the women on the swim
and dive team, it was also a lot of hard work. Team
members relied on one another to stay motivated
throughout the season.
"Our team has a very unique dynamic," said senior
Julie Stefanski, one of the swim team's three captains.
"My favorite part of the team is the people. Our
sport can get very hard mentally and physically, and
without the family of teammates we would never be
as successful."
The women practiced nine times during the week,
which included time in the pool, dryland practice and
weight training. Their hard work paid off in the team's
eight meets, with six away and two at home. The most
important meet, however, was the Colonial Athletic
Association Conference Championship in February.
"The Conference Championship is the focus of
our season," said Dane Pedersen, the assistant coach.
"All of our training, all of our competition is focused
on training to perform at maximum level for the
Conference Championship."
Swimming and diving well at meets wasn't the only
motivation to train hard — meets were also some of the
most fun the women had together.
"For me, the most fun [was] showing what all our
hard work does," said head diving coach, Becky
Benson. "There's a misconception about the training
we do. I always get asked how we get the girls so
strong."
When they weren't training in the pool, the
team ran dryland practice, including work on the
trampoline and hurdles.
"We have a pretty long season," said junior Jessica
Everett, the diving captain. "Our first meet is in
October, and the divers' postseason meet is in March,
so we are in season most of the year."
The divers typically traveled with the swim team.
Although they competed at different times, the women
were together most of the time cheering for one
another. This camaraderie was something that ran
through the entire team, whose members commonly
referred to themselves as a family.
"The other girls on the team are some of my best
friends and I couldn't imagine it any other way," said
Everett. "The swim and dive team is also one unit,
which is something that is very special to the JMU
program, because we try to always support each other."
"The day-to-day interactions are the best part," said
Pedersen. "We're a close-knit group, and they swim the
fastest when they're having fun." //
Freshman Janene
Senofonte comes up
for air while swimming
the butterfly, one of the
more difficult strokes.
With a specialty in
sprints, Senofonte won
the 100-meter butterfly
event against Marshall
University, where the
Dukes broke four pool
records,
'oto 7 courtesy of
ortsmedia
316//thebluestone2010
Front Row (L to R):
Laura Edwards, Carne
Greene. Morgan McCarthy.
Enka Lupacchino, Julie
Stefanski. Beth Feather,
Jessica Everett, Lauren
Broussard, Morgan
Hammond, Lisa Colapietro,
Layne Eidemilier. Second
Row (L to R): Andrea
Criscuolo, Carly Gibson,
Christina Lepore, Becca
Senn, Kimberly Helfrich,
Leah Webber, Caroline
Burns, Emily Vance. Third
Row (L to R): Jackie
Hartman, Melissa Helock,
Janene Senofonte, Emily
Eidemilier, Lauren Kranz,
Jean Rodmi. Back Row (L
to R): Rebecca Hunt, Anna
Susko. Kate Kessler, Emily
Konieczny, RJ. Naber,
Amanda Hauck, Knsten
Wolla, Samantha Holland,
Nicole Jotso, Chelsea
Savage.
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home-opponent
vmi // 254-21
georgetown // 1 87.5-1 12.5
radford// 173-1 10
olddominion // 207-146
northeastern // 248-1 04
william&mary // 1 61 -1 90
towson// 131-169
loyola // 244-56
marshall// 180-108
juliestefanski//
For most student athletes, balancing academics and a busy
sports schedule could be difficult and stressful. For senior Julie
Stefanski, a member of the swim and dive team, taking advantage
of the resources offered to student athletes, using her free time
wisely, and visiting the study center in the Robert & Frances
Flecker Athletic Performance Center (APC) helped her reduce her
stress levels.
"From freshman year on, I had to implement study strategies and
management skills to make sure I stayed on top of all my school
work," said Stefanski, a communication sciences and disorders
major. "Swimming at the college level has taught me a new level of
dedication to my sport, but this also carried over to schoolwork."
Head coach Samantha Smith emphasized the importance of
balancing athletics and academics, applauding the team members
for managing their time well.
"Our first priority was academics," said Smith. "We expected
excellence in the classroom but it is not a message we had to
repeatedly remind them. They have been an Academic All-American
team [achieving above a 3.0 team GPA] since I've been the head
coach and this is my sixth year."
Stefanksi's balance between swimming and her classes paid off
in both areas, placing her on the President's List her junior year,
and winning her the Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner's
Academic Award and recognition as an Athletic Director Scholar
Athlete at the university. Stefanski also gathered three top-5
finishes in the team's home meet against Marshall University on
Feb. 4, two in individual freestyle events and one as a member of
the 200-meter freestyle relay team.
"I felt that my season went pretty well," said Stefanksi. "My best
times were at the end of the season." //
caitlinharrison //writer
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Sophomore Andy Smith and freshman Sean O'Neill run
onto Zane-Showker Field in Bridgeforth Stadium before a
game. The 2009 season was the last season before the
expansion of the stadium began,
photo //courtesy of sportsmedia
320//thebluestone2010
SsT'
For underclassmen, we hope that
you find your dimension in the
university and become involved
in an area that best fits you. For
those who are graduating or
moving forward, we hope that your
experience at the university will
help you lead a productive and I
meaningful life in whatever field you
may pursue. m^H~
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introduced us to a variety of .
interests, beliefs and values. As
Madison students, we are constantly
inspired to succeed as educated
and enlightened adults, and to be
understanding of others. The faculty
and administration have encouraged
us to explore different views and
cultures, including those outside of
the Harrisonburg area.
It is now our responsibility to use this
knowledge to continue the tradition
of being open to all new people we
might meet, and situations we may
encounter in the future.
closing //321
Determined, a cheerleader works on a new stunt while
practicing on the Quad (right). Students flocked to the
Quad during the warmer months of the spring semester
to hang out with friends or study. The administration was
planning significant changes as part of the university's
Master Plan, including a tunnel under the Quad that would
allow students to easily access the new Performing Arts
Center and parking garage. Although the parking deck was
already open to students and faculty, the Performing Arts
center would not open until the fall of 201 0.
photos// nicolesantarsiero & jessicadodds
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Losing themselves in their performance, members of the
dance team move around the stage (left). The university
offered several different opportunities to develop new
interests in areas like modern and contemporary dance.
Students were also encouraged to explore new research
in the sciences and humanities. Faculty and staff
applied for grants that allowed undergraduates to assist
with research, an opportunity that was typically only
available for graduate students.
photos/Zjessicadodds & alyssaviars
324 // thebluestone201 0
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With mixed feelings about the future, graduate Lily Baldwin
gives one last hug to the James Madison statue on the
Quad (right). "We were excited to graduate, but sad too,"
said graduate Logan Stana, Baldwin's freshman roomate. "I
loved being able to spend the ending of my undergraduate
years with my freshman roommates, who were there with
me from the beginning." Graduates faced an uncertain job
market, but some relied on Career and Academic Planning
to aid in the transition. As they entered the real world, they
took with them James Madison's advice to "arm themselves
with the power which knowledge gives."
photos/Zjessicadodds & joedebordi
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Oitonalboard
letter/rom the editors
Dear Readers:
The 2009-2010 academic year has been a year of drastic change for us as members of
the James Madison University community, as residents of Virginia, and as residents of the
United States. We've seen hysteria caused by the H1N1 virus, budget cuts that threatened
student scholarships, and international devasation caused by massive natural disasters.
We've also seen students, faculty and staff come together to fundraise through Madison
For Keeps, dive into new research about the beta-amylase protein in the Thale cress plant,
and sit back to enjoy the laughter at events like "Whose Line Is It Anyway" and Aziz Ansari's
standup comedy performance.
While the world around us is changing, it has also been a year of drastic change for The
Bluestone. We've cut the page count from 400 pages to 352, to focus on making the 101st
volume of The Bluestone the best it can be. We've overhauled the design to create a more
contemporary feel and a more unified book. We've broken up longer sections of writing
into shorter, snappier coverage with sidebars, behind-the-scenes reporting, and backstage
interviews with the entertainment acts that performed on campus.
Our theme this year is a reflection of the many faces of the community and the changes
that we all have both experienced and initiated. Our campus is multi-faceted, brimming with
endless opportunities to become involved. It's almost impossible not to find your own niche.
The editorial board thanks the student body, the professors, faculty and staff for making our
university such a unique place, and for allowing us access into your lives, your classrooms,
and your events. We feel privileged to cover the ins and outs of the university, and are glad
to have had the opportunity to explore each dimension of our community.
The Bluestone couldn't be done without the help of hundreds of individuals, but first and
foremost, we'd like to acknowledge all the efforts put into the book by our adviser, Kristi
Shackelford. We appreciate your guidance and the time you commit to every little detail from
August until May.
We'd also like to acknowledge our Taylor Publishing Company representative, Brian
Hunter. From helping us pick our fonts over the summer, to submitting the final cover proof
in February, you have guided us in creating this wonderful book from the ground up. Through
your continued encouragement, you have become not only an adviser, but also a friend.
As a final note, we hope that while reading the book, you are able to see the multiple
dimensions of the university that make our community so special and unique. We hope you
enjoy The Bluestone as you look back on this year, and we hope you enjoy it equally as
much when you reflect on your time at the university in the future.
The 2009-2010 Editorial Board
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EDITORIAL
BOARD//
EDITOR IN CHIEF//
Rebecca Schneider
CREATIVE DIRECTOR//
Parvina Mamatova
COPY EDITOR//
Sarah Chain
PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR//
Natalie Wall
ASSISTANT PHOTO DIRECTOR//
<^'4M Tiffany Brown
MANAGING EDITOR//
Matthew Johnson
SUPERVISING EDITOR//
Beth Principi
closing //329
staff&contnbutors
Samantha Thompson
Kerri DeVries
Mary-Kate Wilson
Susy Moon
Sonya Soroko
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Caitlin Harrison & Betln Feattier
producers
CONTRIBUTING:
Colleen Gallery
Chloe Mulliner
Sarah Lockwood
Britni Geer
Julia Gramer
Allison Lagonigro
closing //331
colophon&speciaithanks
2010 COLOPHON
PRODUCTION//
The 2010 Bluestone, volume 101 , was created by a student staff and proudly printed by Taylor Publishiing Company
on Kimori presses at their Dallas, Texas facility. The 352 pages, which cover March 2009 through March 2010, were
submitted on compact disc and on the Internet using Macintosh versions of Adobe InDesign CS4 and Microsoft Word
2008. Photographs were edited with Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Graphics were created with Adobe Illustrator.
Brian Hunter and Ashby Pollard served as publishing representatives and Glenn Russell as the account executive.
THEME//
The theme. Dimensions, was developed by Sarah Chain, Parvina Mamatova and Rebecca Schneider. Tiffany Brown,
Beth Feather, Caitlin Harrison, Matthew Johnson, Beth Principi and Natalie Wall were also involved in brainstorming
and selecting the theme.
COVER & ENDSHEETS//
Designed by Parvina Mamatova, creative director, in collaboration with Rebecca Schneider, editor in chief, the cover
material is Teal #754 Lexotone with a Black #910 silkscreen application. The endsheets are printed with 100% black
ink on one side, with full-bleed on all sides. Endsheet paper stock is 65 pound cover weight and the content paper
stock is 100 pound dull enamel.
DESIGN//
Parvina Mamatova designed the dividers, title pages and accompanying graphics. Rebecca Schneider designed
the closing and index. Parvina Mamatova and Rebecca Schneider designed the theme pages. Susy Moon, Sonya
Soroko and Anna Thompson helped design the student life features section. Samantha Thompson contributed to
the academics section and Kristin McGregor assisted with the varsity sports section. Parvina Mamatova, Rebecca
Schneider and Mary-Kate Wilson designed the organizations section. All section design, layout and typography was
finalized by Parvina Mamatova and Rebecca Schneider.
TYPOGRAPHY//
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Pro Regular lOpt with 13pt leading. Subheadlines within the student life features section are in Helvetica Neue Thin
20pt with 24pt leading. Sidebar titles use Minion Pro Display and Helvetica Neue, and alternative copy uses Helvetica
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written in Helvetica Neue Light 7.5pt with 9pt leading and all bylines are 12pt Helvetica Neue Light and Medium.
PHOTOGRAPHY//
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in the academics section were taken by Candid Color Photography of Woodbridge, Va. Group photographs in the
organizations section were taken by Natalie Wall, photography director, and Tiffany Brown, assistant photography
director. All athletic team photos were provided by Sports Media Relations, unless otherwise noted. Closing photo
courtesy of JMU Photography Services. All digital photos were taken on a Nikon D60, Nikon D3000m Canon Digital
Rebel XTI or Fuji S6000.
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EDITORIAL//
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index
INDEX//
1-9//
1 in4
_ If^S
30 For 30: Travay pon Chanjaman ...
19fi
80 One Records 22, 74, 82, 268
a//
Abadam, Diane
201,230
Abe, Paige
191
Abel, Natalie
308,309
Abell, Anna Grace
115
Aber, Shandra
247
Abram, Emily
253
ACDC
23
Acker, Conwin
299
Acosta, Matt
231
Active Minds
173, 174
Adams, Khea
258
Aesy, Mary Catherine
229
Agner, Jacob
147
Ahima, Dansowaa ....
175
Ahn, Patricia
230
Ahokas, Jenn
225
Aid For The World
92
Ainson, Danielle
147, 270, 271
Ainsworth. Claire
269
Ainsworth, Emily
237
Al-Nsour, Faris
257
Alami, Aisha
258
Alberico, Ralph
211
Albert, Jacob
230,234
Aldaya, Andrew
230
Alexander, Kristin
...84,262,263
Alexander, William
193
Alfaro, Virginia
154
Alff, Kristina
169
Allard, Shelby
219
Allen, Shaina
227
Allyria
109
Alpha Kappa Alpha
79, 116, 117,222
Alpha Kappa Delta Phi 222
Alpha Kappa Psi 223
Alpha Phi 96, 134,218,219
Alpha Phi Alpha 78,223
Alpha Sigma Alpha 216, 217
Alpha Sigma Tau 220, 221
Alsagoff, Nedj 253
Alternative Break Program
17,90, 104
Alumni Association 137
Amadee, Dave 246
American Heart Assoc 96
American Marketing Assoc 251
American Psychological Assoc. .186
Amey Tessa 241
Ammad, Shami 175
Amos, Margaret 247
Ancarrow/, Casey 282, 283
Anderson, Alice 175
Anderson, Caitlyn 263
Anderson, Elizabeth 147
Anderson, Laura 253
Anderson, Sara 57
Anderson-Golhor, Yolie 307
Andrews, Lindsey 196
Andrews, Mike 78
Anonick, Shariene 253
Anrig, Taryn 217, 249
Ansari, Aziz 50, 51
Anthony Marc 30
Anthony Michael C 37
Antin, Jared 242
Antsey Jim 263
Apei, Diana 283
Apwisch, Kristina 201
Aquiiino, Jessica 241
Aragon, Nona 230
Archery Club 238
Arecchi, Kate 194
Arey Hunter 219
Ariel, Josh 55
Armes, Jessica 221
Armstrong. Amanda 253
Arora, Isha 265
Asai, Kate 223
Ashby Megan 259
Ashcroft, Lauren 36, 235
Ashley Barbee 175
Ashworth, James 115
Ashworth, Jenna 229
Astronomy Club 193
Atkins, Alison 261
Atkins, Rachel 201
Aultman, Sara 147
Austen, Timmy 255
Austin, Claire 85, 263
Austria, Tyler 223
Auvil, Ryan 272
Avalos, Candace
126, 147,236,237,254,255
Avara, Victoria 261
Averse, Nicole 235
Avila, Maria 57
b//
Bachman, John 97
Bacon, Josh 42, 43
Bailey Alexander 257
Bailey Brittany 230
Bailey Holly 114, 115
Bailey Jessica 231
Bailey Teneisha 231, 242
Bain, Meghan 296, 297
Baker Ally 219
Baker Beau 18
Baker Kate 233
Baker Katie 84, 263
Balaber Evan 74, 263
Baldino, Brett 257
Baldwin, Erin 237
Baldwin, Lily 326, 327
Ballweg, Claire 233
Baltimore, Kristin 221
Banks, Amanda 266
Barbosa-Wilborn, Angela 1 47
Barila, Catherine 261
Barkley Laura 229
Barndt, Jessica 307
Barnes, Annie 112, 113
Barnes, Charneice 175
Barnes, Courtney 196
Barnes, Julia 266
Barnes, Megan 230, 295
Barnett, Andrew 257
Barns, Brittney 307
Barnwell, Jacqueline 269
Bass, Kimmie 233
Bastidas, Adam 305
Bates, Steven 257
Bathurst, Kelsie 174
Batteiger David 246
Bauk, Nicole 261
Baxter Allie 221
Bazarbayeva, Diana 147
Beard, Eric 312
Beatty Michelle 266
Beatty, Nikki 293
Beaver Chris 279
Becker Katie 168
Becker Mary 269
Becker Megan 221
Bedard, Hunter 249
Beiro, Torey 305
Belcher T'Airra 201
Belinski, Christie 221
Bell, Amanda 266
Bell, Anna Lynn 203
Bell, Scott 244,245
Belmonte, Jonathan 230
Benedict, Hillary 266
Benfield, John 149
Bennett. Jennifer 250
Benson, Becky 316, 317
Benson, Jerry 21 1
334 // thebluestone201 0
Benusa, Katie 229
Berg, Reisa : 221
Bergen, Alexis 228, 229
Bergeron, Laetetia 191
Berkeley, Keairra 266
Bernardo, Lauren 201
Berzonsky, David 52
Bevan, Cara 217
Beyonce 23
Biancamano, David 80
Bianchi, Anne 293
Bianco, Kateiyn 241
Bienz, Jennifer 230, 267
Bierlylll, Paul E 158
Big Brothers Big Sisters 105, 228
Birkhead, Anne 217
Birkner, Connor 263
Bitto, Caitlin 225
Bixby, Liz 219
Bixler, Ryan 257
Bjorkheim , Markus 305
Black Student Alliance 231
Blackwell, Yvette 37
Blair, Jonathan 231
Blake, Phil 231
t Blake, Timothy 191
Blanchard, Kelsey 201
Blanchetti, Hugh 255
Bland, Leslie 269
Blanzaco, Caroline 227
Blessing, Anne 233, 248, 249
Bleuer, Julia 221
Blewett, Annie 269
Blinstrubas, Sannuel 257
Bloom, Philip 63
Blueskyreality 62, 63
BluesTones 44, 45
Blumenthal, Eric 247
Bock, Laura 140
Bocce Ball Club 231
Bohy, Danielle 64
Boie, Peter 16,64, 65,269
Boitnott, Michael 256, 257
Bolyard, Charles 150
Bonifant, Jack 300
Bonnez, Kelly 263
Booker, Jasmine 242, 243
Borg, Kevin 153
Borkey, Kelly 247
Borsellino, Johnny 305
Boshko, Jess 283
Bourne, Caroline 147, 237
Bourne, Jeffrey 60
Bourne, Meghan 221
Bowen, Erik 269
Bowers, Lindsay 307
Bowers, Kristin 306, 307
Bowler, April 261
Bowles, Chelsea 120
Bowles, Denzel 312, 313
Boyd, Courtney 103
Boyd, Jenna 267
Boyd, Kathryn 258
Boyd, Sally 225
Boykins, Kimani 259
Boyle, Debbie 120
Boys and Girls Club. ..220, 228, 271
Boys Like Girls 22
Bracey, Felicia 242
Bradley, Tyler 246
Bradley, Victoria 221
Bradshaw, Marianna 229
Brady, Bryan 239
Brady, Matt 312
Brakke, David 188, 211
Brandalik, Alyssa 286, 287
Branton, Jason 191
Brar, Herman 18, 20, 21
Brayboy, Damien 305
Brazen, Nell 307
Breaking Benjamin 109
Brennen, Alex 271
Brewbaker, Fielding 300
Brill, Megan 134, 135
Brillhart, Somer 45
Brinn, Luci 233, 267
Britt, Ashley 169
Brizzolara, Ryan 261
Broccoli, Alexa 261
Broccoli, Nick 122
Brockenbrough , Angel 259
Bromaghim, Kristen 221
Brooks, Erin 255
Brooks, Kenny 315
Brooks, Meg 217
Brophy, Annie 283
Brothers of A New Direction 234
Brouillard, Kristin 230, 234
Broussard, Lauren 317
Browder, Jerrica 78, 243
Brown, Alvin 312
Brown, Brandon 78, 147, 223
Brown, Douglas 29, 209, 211
Brown, Emily 261
Brown, Jessica 147
Brown, Kaitlen 261
Brown, Robert J 245
Brown, Tiffany 147, 226, 227
Brown, Troy 65
Brown, Will 245
Browner, Mark 161
Browning, Matt 279
Bruce, Patricia 93
Brumfield, Lauren 147
Brunelle, Jone 229, 250
Bruno, Chelsea 250
Brus, Christine 104, 106, 107
Bruyette, Nicole 263
Bruzenak, Kristie 261
Bryant, Jennifer 169
Bryant, Julie 147, 237
Bryson, BJ 181
Buckley Elizabeth 217
Buckley, Georgina 233
Buffington, Richard 103
Bui, Tina 230,266
Bujakowski, Lee 279
Bukowski, Victor 258
Bullock, Sandra 178
Bumbaugh, Eddie 57
Burble, Tiffany 47
Burford. Kent 279
Burgess, Chelsea 233
Burgess, Michael Owen 257
Burke, Sean 230
Burkett, Jenna 315
Burkhardt, Abby 219
Burks, Storm 44
Burns, Caroline 317
Burnham, Ashley 281
Burrell, Lauryn 156
Burroughs, Tameka 292, 293
Burrus, Melissa 196
Burrus, Natalie 230, 267
BunA/ell, Lauren 35, 203
Busch, Alex 217
Bussjaeger, Elaine 250
Bynum, Ashleigh 147, 243
Byrd, Katie 175
Oil
Cabaniss, Kevin ' 246
Cady, Elisabeth 147
Caesar, Julius 153
Calascibetta, Jenna 221
Calhoun, Briana 88
Callahan, Caitlin 247
Callahan, Lindsay 308, 309
Gallery, Colleen 227
Cambriani, Laura 105, 106
Campbell, Chris 125
Campbell, Duncan 225
Campbell, Jennifer 221
Campbell, Molly 163
Campitelli, Amber 253
Campus Assault ResponsE
(C.A.R.E.) 99, 135,224,225
Campus Speak 102
Cannon, Elizabeth 201
Canoles, Caitlin 247
Cantrell, Patience 233
Capano, Jessica 168, 258
Caplan, Leanna 235
Caplinger, Mark 175
Garden, Katie 259
Garden, Nathan 139
Carey Stephanie 233
Carlos, Shari 175
Carlson, Leslie 241
Carlson, Ryan 257
Games, Joni 201
Carney Arlene 233
Caro, Natalie 246
Carpenter, Daniel 247
Carpenter, Mike 60
Carper, Briana 175, 197
Carr, Joanne 68, 211
Carr, Kelly 231
Carrier, Edith J 35
Carrier, Ronald 172,211
Carroll, Alicia 242, 243
Carroll, Deanna 263
Carter, Jimmy 4,16, 48, 49
Carter, Katie 217
Carter, Nicole 243, 264, 265
Carter, Rosalynn 48, 49
Carter, Tanique 288
Cartier, Lauren 267
Cartoux, Gharline 307
Gascio, Laura 161
Gaseres, Steven 278
Caskey, Amanda 201, 227
Gassell, Kristin 221
Castro, Cassie 186
Gatanzaro, Anna 261
Catholic Campus Ministry 128
Cavallo, Gina M 230
Gavanagh, Casey 160
Gave, Jessica 181
Centennial Scholars 265
Center for Multicultural Student
Services
4,16, 78, 79, 116, 134,265
Gerasa, Mary 295
Gerimele, Christie 161
Gewe, John 161
Ghacko, Susanna 255
closing //335
index
Chain, Sarah 148, 227
Chakrian, Cally 283
Chamberlain. Mary 303
Chan, Peter 234
Chandhry, Rahul 305
Chappell, Stephen 153
Charette, Brian 209
Charity, Nadia 201
Charnack, Liza 253
Chemen Lavi 127
Cheshire, Maria 269
Chewning, Dana 349
Chilton, Molly 292
Chinese Student Association
52, 134, 135,234
Ching, Christine 261
Cho.Gun 257
Choi, Veronica 201
Chong, John 63
Choplvsky, Katya 31, 175
Chow, Peter 266
Christie, Sara 169
Chuang, Jason 230, 234
Chung. Jenny 222
Chupein, Rachel 307
Cinemuse 235
Circle K 90, 228, 229
Clark, Meagan 148
Clark, Tim 315
Clarke, Ivaco 175, 243, 264, 265
Clay RonTazz 243
Clayton, Alissa 197,237
Clayton, Amalya 307
Clem, Matt 55
demons, Kristi 201
Clifton, Cody 105, 201
Clinage, Kaitlyn 233
Clinthorne, Evan 83
Clohan, Jenny 281
Clohan, Michelle 281
Club Archery 239
Club Softball 235
Coates, Elizabeth 181
COB Student Advisory Council.. 242
Cobb, Aamir 223, 243
Coble, Lauren 233
Coffey, Kathleen 196
Coffield, Will 242
Coffin, Kelsey 269
Coffman, Jennifer 190
Colapietro, Lisa 317
Colby, Austin 246
Cole, Carter 161
Cole, Jordan 263
Cole, Katherine 242
Colella, Steven 247
Coleman, Candice 201
Coleman, Rebecca 175
Colley Vanessa 241
Collins, Chris 263
Collins, Erin 219
Collins, Kevin 139
Collins, Krysten 261
Collins, Veronica 161
Colombo, Lynne 295
Colson, DaNae 243
Comer, David 225
Connely Rachel 314, 315
Conrad, Kristen 307
Conroy Allie 227
Conta, Tyler 23, 94, 95, 160, 263
Contemporary Gospel Singers
116,242
Cook, Katherine 148
Cooper, Andrea 248
Cooper, Brandi 201
Cope, Hannah 242
Copolillo, Chris 234
Coppinger, Sarah 263
Corapi, Grace 271
Corcoran, Kelly 267
Corey, Annunciata 181
Corey Danielle 307
Corkett, Stephanie 229, 231
Correa, Emily 235
Corriere, Dana 175
Corum, Camille 241
Costello, Elvis 62
Costin, Jeannie 261
Cottrell, Candace 259
Coubot, Morgan 178
Couric, Katie 186
Couture, Lauren 266
Cover, Krissy 221
Cox, Kelly 288
Cox, Logan 201
Cramer, Amanda 70
Cramer, Julia 201, 227
Crampton, Taryn 249
Cravath, Cristen 233
Craven, Courtenay 217
Craven, David 191, 246
Craving Cookies 96
Crawford, Megan 85, 263
Criscuolo, Andrea 317
Crisman, Paul 175
Cronan, Mariana 237
Crone, Casey 94, 219
Cronin, Matt 230
Crosby Megan 237
Cross, Ashley 175
Crosson, Patrick 25, 64, 65, 269
Crowe, Ian 255
Crowley Erin 261
Crumpton, Caitlin 227
Culver, Leigh 148,293
Cunningham-Hill, Melissa 237
Currie, Daniel 263
Curry, Kelley 86
Curtis, Noah 231
Curtis, Pierre 312, 313
Curto, Melanie 261
Cushman, Alysia 161
Cushman, Pauline 172
Cusick, Jennifer 250
Cutchins, Kelsey 296, 297
Cutchins, Lindsay 296
Cutler, Jessica 247
Cybulski, Amanda 161
Cyr. Liz 217
Cyrus, Miley 160
Czaus, Fay 237
d//
Dalmut, Theresa 251
Dalsimer, Jamie 221
Dalton, Loleeta 134, 135, 231
Dang, Jessica 258
Daniel, Amy 296,297
Daniel, James 243
Daniels, Drew 246
Danowski, Jeff 223
Darby Christabelle 31, 258
Dardine, Jaime 282, 283
Darland, Caroline 237
Dasch, Kristen 233
Davenport, Kelsie 201, 229
Davidson, Elisa 307
Davis, Brian 234
Davis, Elizabeth 237
Davis, Jessica 201
Davis, Kristen 223
Davis, Lauren 267
Davis, Maria 130, 168, 169
Davis, Mikaela 295
Davis, Wanwick 30
Davis, Whitney 265
Dawson, Jessie 296
Day Micah 250
Dayton, Kelsey 250
de Rooij, Dolores 296, 297
Deal, Patrick 176
Deane, Amanda 237
DeBrouse, Joanna 261
Debski, Lauren 237
DeCroes, Courtney 108, 109
DeDonato, Amanda 191
DeFuria, Melissa 217
Degenhard, Anna 263
Del Negro, Nicole 253
Delta Delta Delta 256
Delta Gamma 236
Delta Sigma Theta
78, 79, 116,243
DeLuca, Alexa 33
DelVecchio, Kallie 250
DeMasters, Leah 286, 287
Dempsey Brittany 237
Denelsbeck, Courtney 221
Dentler, Meg 282, 283
DePace, Meghan 247
Derrow, Michael 101
Dettmer, Sam 133
DeVesty Kelsey 263
Devino, Timothy 245
DeWitt, Kelsey 229
Dial, Rebecca 128, 176
Dickerson, Courtney 203, 263
Dickey Jacob 235
DiBari, Danielle 128
DiFiore, Cara 233
DIGirolamo, Rachel 253
Dilkes, Chelsea 176
Dillard, Randi 229
Dillard, Veronica 176
Dillon, Katelyn 176
DiLullo, Daniel 305
DiMarchi, Patrick 29
DiMarco, Paul 201
DiMartino, Alii 263
Diouf, Alioune 312
Dippold 111, George 201, 235
Discolo, Nick 58
Dishongh, Briana 266
Divine Unity 243
Divers IV Jake E 257
Dixon, Craig 269
Dodd, Kelsey 169
Dodds, Jessica 31, 138
Doering, Elizabeth 237
Dolan, Amy 252, 253
Dolan, Jackie 109
Dominguez, Julia 281
Donnelly Lizz 253
Donner, Barrett 286, 287
Donner, Ida 286, 287
Donohue, Taylor 164, 258
336 // thebluestone201 0
Donzella, Ali 223
Doren, Ryan 127
Dotting, Matthew 148
Dougherty, Sara 308
Douillard, Emily 221
Downar, Jackie 296
Downey Daniel 92
Doxie, K. D 13, 234
\ Doyle, Karlyn 269
Dozier, Rachel 201
Drane, Rachel 247
, Draper, Bridget 261
Dreyfuss, Anne 55
i Driver, Tim 300
DuBois, Tessa 115, 200
Dudzik, Drew 298
Duke Dog 16,60,61, 74
: Dumbledore, Albus 146
Dunn, Melissa 169
Dunn, Vanessa 204
Duong, Hong-Quy 222
Duquette, Katie 221
i Durant, Thomas 86, 87
I Durr, Stefan 305
Dusold, Mike 231
Dutta, Danielle 76,237
Duval, Catherine 201
Dyson, Brittney 280, 281
D'Aconti, James 133
D'Affuso, Mattia 88, 89
D'Ambrosio, Franc 88, 89
e//
Eagleson, Whitney 267
Barman, Michael 48
Earhart, Amelia 134
Earnhardt, Ashley 221
Eberle, Torie 91
Ebmeier, Kari 32
Eckman, Brooke 176
Edelman, Terence 110
Edim, Ansa 148
Edmonds, Kerrie 296
Edwards, David 279
idwards, Laura 317
igan, Danielle 176
igger, Mary 66
Egle, Don 29
;gloff, Joshua 258
jdemiller, Emily 317
iidemilier, Layne 317
]nsman, Scott 239
Elgert, Andrew 255
Ellerbe, LaTrice 53, 176
Elliot, Sarah 160
Elliott, Victoria 237
Elmore, Victoria 271
Elsammak, Linnea 241
Elwell, Patrick 255
Emerick, Allison 241
Emmons, Elise 233
Endress, Joe 251
Ensler, Eve 134
Epperson, Justin 305
Equestrian Club 240, 241
Erb, Danielle 308
Erickson, Rebecca 286, 287
Eshelman, Lee 71
Espinosa, Kristen 36, 37, 128
Esquillo, Renata 229
Eugene, Patrick 127
Eure, Stephen
115, 130, 131,268,269
Evangelista, Michael 230, 234
Evans, Constance 201
Evans, Dawn 314, 315
Evans, Michael 72
Everdale, Jen 26
Everett, Jessica 316,317
Ewers, Jake 72
Exit 245 44,76,246
Exit 247 B Flat Project 76
EyI, Christina 233
f//
Fabiaschi, Mike 279
Fadul, Catherine 267
Fairley, Emmaunel 263, 293
Falk, Barry 118
Falk, Kim 233
Fall Out Boy 99
Fanelli, Lauren 308, 309
Fano, Emily 267
Farah, Jessica 218, 219
Farrar, Brandon 262, 263
Farrell, Colleen 176
Farrell, Ryan 161, 242
Fan/, Ashley 136, 255
Feather, Beth 317, 148, 227
Federico, Jenna 253
Feldman, Daniel 263
Felts, Meredith 280, 281
Fencing Club 244, 245
Ferebee, Audie 237
Ferens, Alana 201, 251
Ferguson, Paula 148
Fernandez, Maria 25
Ferrance, Jacki 295
Ferro, Marry 253
Fertitta, Mike 246
Fescemyer, Kiersten 148
Fessler, Megan 307
Fiesta, Geraldine 266
Finch, Patrick 123
Fink, Justine 253
Fink, Morgan 241
Finley, Rachel 104, 106
Finnerty, Amanda 233
Finney, Timothy 176
Fiorella, Nicole 114
Fiorio, Julia 219
Fischer, Nikki 237
Fisher, Alyssa 148
Fisher, Kelsey 110
Fisher, Kenzie 255
Fisher, Lauren 253
Fisher, Molly 52
Fisher, Vernita 176,243,265
Fishman, Jake 42, 43
Fitzgerald, Patrick 55
Flanagan, Grace 242, 243
Flateland, Ashley 307
Fleming, Allyson 201
Fleming, Kayia 269
Flick, Melanie 266
Flint, Christopher 176
Flint, Erin 218
Flohr, Judith 93
Florence, Maggie 242
Flores, Trevon 312
Flosdorf, Megan 267
Floyd, Sharae 243
Flynn, Charlie 123
Flynn, Katie 281
Fo, Jasmine 103, 148
Foelber, Kelly 267
Fogarty, Margaret 201, 229
Fokonze 126
Foley, Brittany ■. 110
Foley, Maggie 241
Folliard, Patrick 257
Foltz.Alex 279
Fontanez, Caitlin 233
Forbes, Jeff 300
Forbes, Megan 281
Ford, Brittany 293
Forde, Elizabeth 176
Foreman, John 98
Forest, Ericha 219
N
MADISON
PATRONS
.Brett Abrams
Juddy & Tanya Austin
-amily of Angela W.
Morton
)harles & Susan
Geiser Phillips (77)
Dale & Linda Sheppard
index
Forgach, Tina 295
Fornadel, Andrew 176
Forrest, Joanne 241
Fortner, Brittany 292. 293
Foundas, Alexandra 201
Fowler, Lynsee 261
Fox, Heather 233
Francisco, Kiara 315
Fraternity and Sorority Life
126,218
Frawley, Meghan 230
Frazier, Alex 39
Frazier, Austin 349
Frazier, Jenni 225
Fredericksen, Holly 294, 295
Fredianelli, Tony 62
Freed, Jennifer 253
Freeman, Ty 293
French, Kathleen 201
French, Natalie 266
French, Sarah 266
Freshwater, Kate 233
Fridley, Carolyn 267
Fries, Eric 94
Fritsche, Olivia 233
Fronti, Nick 63
Frysinger, Steven 190
Fulton, Gabriella 261
Funsten, Paula 233
Furious Flower Poetry Center 92
Fumnan, Madison 293
Futter, Josh 279
Future Leaders of The World 1 08
Gabbin, Joanne 92
Gaines, Victoria 259
Galer, Steven 161
Gallagher, Kevin 64
Gallagher, Maggie 237
Gallagher, Moira 233
Gallegos, Christina 87
Galligan, Brianna 88, 89
Gamma Gamma Sigma 229
Gandhi, Mahatma 48, 116
Gannon, Jason 305
Garay, Stacie 223
Garcia, Joseph 148
Gardiner, Meghan 221
Gardner, Kelsey 229
Gardner, Kristin 103
Garmer, Nikki 266
Garmon, Rachel 196
Garner, Brett 279
Garner, Disa 308, 309
Garner, Tony 229
Garretson, Eleanor 176, 271
Garrett, Emily 225
Garrigan, Danielle 148
Gary, Tiffany V. 265
Gascoigne, Christopher 349
Gatesman , Christopher L 1 03
Gatewood, Kelly 202
Gawler, Alexandra 179
Gayne, Mary 153
Geddes, Megan 161
Geer, Britni 227
Gehman, James 246
Gemmeli, Kaitlyn 219
Generations Crossing 119
Gennari, Christina 179
Geology Club 246
George, Leslie 261
Gerloff, Meg 233,249
Germain, Kelly 307
Gerome, Stephen 154
Getka, Whitney 263
Ghanem, Susan 255
Giambrone, Kristen 250
Giarrizzo, Gillian 281
Gibson, Carly 317
Gibson, Lauren 237
Giglia, Colleen 270
Gilbert, Jasmine 242
Gilliam, Kenneth 242
Gilligan, Amanda 62, 63
Gillis, Gregg Michael 23
Gillison, Constance 243, 250
Ginty, Tara 253
Giordano, Brian 247
Girard, Danielle 219
Girl Talk 22,23
Giuliano, Justin 242
Glago, Mikael 54, 55, 83, 108
Gleason Jr, Donald 179
Glessner, Jacob 255
Gnegy, Cora 161
Godfrey Megan 261
Godwin, Natalie 237
Goff, Melanie 255
Goitia.Shea 231
Golden Dragon Acrobats 132
Gomez, Paul 230
Gonzalez, Teresa 211
Gooch, Kelly 233
Gooden, Lisa 303
Gooden, Paul 302, 303
Goodin, Emily 230, 266
Gordner, Courtney 179
Gordon, Alynn 179
Gordon, Kaitlyn 263
Gordon, Katie 84
Gorman, Katie 294, 295
Gottlieb, Ann 221
Gould, Allison 148
Govel, Emily 263
Grabill,Sean 257
Grace, Amanda 161
Grady Katie 219
Graham, Amy 177
Graham, Martha 92
Granger, Lauren 263
Grant, Rosemary 139
Grappone, Ashley 202
Gray Karen 138
Grayson, Joann 173, 186
Grayson, Nicole 161
Greaney Taylor 261
Green, Britnie 121, 148,259
Green, Emily 221
Green, QuaneishaA 242, 243
Greene, Carrie 317
Greene, Graham 156
Greenstein, Alexa 253
Greenwood, Meggie 253
Greer, Max 257
Griffin, Kim 282,283
Grimes, Brian 308
Grinnell, Patricia 223
Grochowski, Emily 82, 269
Grogan, Lindsey 221
Groover, Candice 202
Gross, Monty 177
Groves, Sarah 271
Grube, Katie 36, 41, 233
Guanci, Robert 230
Guerriere, Katelyn 288
Guertin, Aynsley 261
Guertler, Briana 292, 293
Gumersell, Bridget 253
Gumnior, Elisabeth 146
Gunderson, Ashleigh 250
Gunnarsson, Catrin 302, 303
Gunther, Devin 253
Gunther, Meredith 49
Gunther, Stephen 122
Gurreri, Chris 230
Gurung, Mina 179
Guskind, Jordan 253
Guthrie, Jayce 242
Gutshall, Chelsea 151,250
Gvozdevskaya, Lisa 221
Gwinn, James 35
h//
Ha, Yoonji 230
Haas, Daniell 202
Haas, Jeffrey 179
Haase, Leslie 221
Habitat for Humanity 90
Hafez, Nabila 222
Hagadone, Mariah 295
Haggerty Patrick 247
Hagos, Melen 263
Haines, Emily 151
Hairston, Christina 179
Haiti Outreach Foundation 126
Hale, Libby 233
Hall, Adam 255
Hall, Carolyn 240, 241
Hall, Janna 231
Halpern, Linda Cabe 21 1
Halpert, Mindy 164
Halsey Danielle 247
Hamby Zachar/ 62,269
Hamidzada, Faheem 230
Hamill, Lauren 233
Hamlin, Natalie 86, 269
Hammerle, Michelle 151
Hammond, Morgan 317
Hammond, Russell 95
Hamner, Courtney 315
Hanes, Kristen 263
Hanks, Hannah 249
Hartley Katharine 48
Hannah, Logan 253
Hans, Catie 216
Hansen, Alexandra 251
Hanson, Haley 293
Hague, Mesbaul 229
Harden, Leigh Ashley 258
Hardgrove, Caitlin 151
Hargreaves, Brad 69
Harman, Katie 295
Harmon, Amy 36
Harmon, Catherine Haley... 179, 235
Harper Donna 208
Harrell, Lura 179
Harrington, Jazmine 231
Harris, Briana 243, 265
Harris, Justin 223
Harris, Kristy Marie 179
Harris, Shaun 223
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Harris, Teresa 167, 171
Harrison, Caitlin 151, 227,237
Harrisonburg Clnilclren's Museum
228
Harrisonburg Turks 81
Hart, Elspeth 182,219
Hart, Sean 151
Hartley, Chrissy 253
Hartman, Jackie 317
Hartman, Lauren 221
Hartmann, Arianna 253
Hartwell, Morgan 160
Han/ey, Andrew 304, 305
Harvey, Claire 259
Hash, Andrae 94, 95, 151
Hash,Cyndle 242
Hauck, Amanda 317
Hauschner, Lucas 179
Hawkins, Molly 100
Hawkins, Paige 43
Hawkins, Tiffany 202
Hayden, Laura 23
Hayes, Kellie 26
Hayes, Sarah 237
Haynes, Ian 279
Heaps, Loren 233
Heard, Michelle 261
Heinkel, Dan 151
Heinlen, Caitlin 263
Heintz, Natalie 307
Heise, Lisa 307
Heisterman, Jessie 283
Helfrich, Kimberly 317
Hellman, Lore 253
Helock, Melissa 317
HelpDesk 17, 120, 121
Henchen, Andrew 235, 251
Henderson, Erica 296
Hendrick, Jessie 223
Hendricks, Jess 233
Hendrix, Jimi 62
Henning, Erin 235, 237
Herbek, David 279
Herlihy, John 119
Hernandez, Rachel 230, 234
Herron, Thaddeus 41
Hetland , Christopher Elliot 257
Hibson, Sara 218
Hicks, Kendall 293
Hickson, Kelsey Ann 197
Higgins, Lindsay 223
Higgins, Morgan 253
Higgins, Tara 253
Hilgar, Becky 296
Hill, Matthew 293
Hill, Melissa 281
Hill, Ralph 247
Hillery, Jade 222
Hinton, Tiera 243
Hirschmugl, Kayla 233
Hirsh, Alyssa 253
Hislop, Tarik 314,315
Hite, Christopher 179
Hixson, Courtney 259
Ho, Vivian 230, 266
Hoang, Kristen 222
Hochenberger, Stevanna 84, 263
Hodgkins, Kelly 45
Hoffman, Becky 253
Hoffman, Kyle 278, 279
Hoffman, Susan 246
Holbrook, Kaitlin ' 202
Holland, Kelsey 247
Holland, Paul 28, 29
Holland, Samantha 317
Hollands, Sara 202
Holleman, Spencer 229
Hollenbeck, John 202
Holloway, Hannah 267
Holmes, Joshua 242
Holmes, Katy 239
Holston, Heather 237
Holt, Chris 202
Honor Council 17, 124
Honors Program 118
Hopf, Zach 66
Hopkins, Jessica 179, 263
Hopkins, Kenneth 223
Hopson, Kristin 283
Horton, Brett 164
HonA/itz, Truman 49
Hotek, Lydia 225
Hotz, Kristen 233
Houck, Kurt 278, 279
Houff, Katherine 196
Howard, Caitlin 179
Howley, Timothy 200
Huang, Yun 161
Hudson, Ashley 180, 260, 261
Hudson, Jenna 233
Huebel, Rob 51
Huff, Kristyn 259
Huffstetler, Alison 163
Huggins, Janelle 263
Hughes, Holli 269
Hughett, Lauren 219
Hui, Amy 239
Hummerston, Corey 246
Hundley, June 35
Hunt, Amy 258
Hunt, Rebecca 317
Hunt, Stephanie 178, 247
Hunt, Tyler 257
Hunt, Win 80
Hunter, Heavenly 242
Huntley, Shannon 202
Huntsinger, Katy 221
Hurley, Gabrielle 169
Hussein, Saddam 185
Hutchins, Rachel 247
Hutchinson, Kyle 246
Huynh, Lisa 234, 266
Hwang, Anthony 230, 234
Hwang, Erica 230
Hyser, Raymond 153
Ml
Ibragimov, Azamat 202
Ikeda, Kyle 223
INS 17, 94,95
Indianapolis Colts 128, 129
Inge, Emily 237
Innes, Patrick 305
Institute for Stewardship of The
Natural World 208
Intercollegiate Horse Show
Association 241
International Student Association
126
Into Hymn 44
Irby, Steven 257
Jackson, Andrew 242
Jackson, Ashley 180
Jackson, Jesse 31
Jackson, Michael 37
Jackson, Rashunda '. 243
Jacobsen, Haley 308, 309
James, Darlos 298
James, Ryan 117, 234
Janicki, Amy 44
Janocha, Melissa 269
Jansen, Stephanie 235, 251
Jaques, Helen 235
Jarboe, Marianne 267
Jarrett, Melissa 151
Jarzombek, Bekah 241
DIAMOND
PATRONS
"anonymous
^^amily of Stephen
Baldassari
Jergen Family
laria Forgo
)on & Barbara Henn
(ohn & Kris Herick
index
Jason-Mathews, Alexis 203
Jay-Z 299
Jefferies, Kelsey 233
Jeffers, Michael 83
Jefferson, Emmanuel J 223
Jefferson, Lauren 261
Jeffrey. David 144, 149, 211
Jemison, Kelly 295
Jenkins, Angela 243
Jenkins, Danielle 202
Jenkins, Jennifer 180
Jenkins, Kaitlyn 237
Jenkins, Katie 267
Jenkins, Stephan 63
Jennings, Brittany 223
Jensen, Kelsey 233
Jepson, Katie 239, 246
Jerasa, Alex 130,131
Jiggetts, Donte 234
Jimenez, Lauren 315
Jiu-Jitsu Club 21
Jobe, Stefan 47
John, Alanna 56, 57
Johnson, Alyssa 31, 151, 269
Johnson, Chris 279
Johnson, Emory 231
Johnson, Erica 261
Johnson, Katie 180
Johnson, Kelly 224, 225, 308
Johnson, Kendra 281
Johnson, Matthew 202, 226, 227
Johnson, Mike 269
Johnson, Rachel 293
Johnson, Samuel 5
Johnston, Bobby 307
Johnston, Jillian 126
Jondahl, Lindsay 233
Jones, Alex Lee 223
Jones, Ashley 221
Jones, Brittany 196, 227, 247
Jones, Courtney 134, 135
Jones, Donna 110, 180, 229
Jones, Kelly 295
Jones, Kierra 258
Jones, Maribeth 269
Jones, Noah 56, 57
Jotso, Nicole 317
Joy, Madeline 261
Juhasz, Victoria 219
Julien, Corky 307
Jung, Eugene 230
Jung, Yuri 222
k//
Kania, PJ 68
Kappa Kappa Psi 247
Karach, Kelsey 267
Karnes, Samantha 269
Kaschak, Brittany 250
Kasemsant, Piyachai 162
Kassiyev, Vladislav 151
Katzman, Ellen 225
Kaufman, Kat 231
Kavanaugh, Kimberly 180, 221
Kearney, Nathaniel 242, 243
Keaton, Maria 191
Keatts, Nicholas 292, 293
Keeney, John 196
Keller, Leslie 271
Kelly James 162
Kelly Morgan 282, 283
Kelly Shea 21,66
Kelly Vicky 66
Keity, Chris 279
Kendrick, Cori 37
Kenion, Ashleigh 242
Kennedy Megan 221
Kenney Dustin 235, 251
Kenney Kate 261
Keo, Scott 231
Keough, Paula 180
Kerr, Megan 267
Kessler, Kate 317
Khan, Chaka 134
Khizanishvili, Anna 135
Khoor, Anna 287
Khrystych, Yuliya 258
Kibiloski, Justin 229
KidsKlub 250
Kieffer, Alisa Paige 113
Kiely Maggie 261
Kilduff, Kaitlyn 263
Kim, Jason 235
Kim, Sang Yong 196
Kim, Yunjin 29
Kimberly Morgan 283
Kimbrough, Ellen 307
Kimener, Ashley 283
King, Jenny 233
King, Matt 284
King,Tara 296
King Jr, Charles W 208, 21 1
King Jr Martin Luther 17, 116
Kinsey, Rebecca 237
Kirby Joanna 253
Kirk, Amber 281
Kirk IV John R 257
Kirol, Jacqui 261
Kiser, Lauren 235
Kissam, Stephanie 255
Kitts, Elizabeth 233
Klaes-Bawcombe, Shelley 283
Klamut, Carrie 250
Klement, MaryAlyse 168, 263
Klipfel, Kate 233
Klippstein, BIythe 251
Knight, Jason 151
Knight, Ryan 312
Knight, Trevor 279
Knisely Katie 271
Kniss, Chris 163
Knott, Tammy 100
Koch, Jennifer 247
Kohlhepp, Emily 150
Kolar, Kelley 169, 218, 219, 229
Kolonay Kelly 69
Konieczny Emily 317
Konijnendijk, Vivienne 296
Konishi, Alisa 283
Konspore, Sarah 219
Koops, Jake 63
Kopera, Michelle 233
Korovesis, Evie 259
Kotb, Amrou 28
Kotula, Joseph 162
Koulinitch, Ilia 202
Krafft, Allie 267
Kramer, Shannon 303
Kranich, Karley 202
Kranz, Lauren 317
Kroll, Josh 257
Krueger, Chelsea 70
Krueger, Jenn 70
Ksenjek, Ekaterina 120
Kuhn, Jason 279
Kurecki, Jacqueline 180, 237
Kuster, Tom 307
Kyger, Sarah 221
Kyle, Jocelyn 261
Kyriacou, Alexis 253
I//
La Testa, Stephanie 293
Laarz, Linda 151, 271
Lacanlale, Daezel 180
Lacasse, Daniel 162
Lady Gaga 45,96, 160
Lagonigro, Allison. .40, 41, 202, 227
LaLiberte, Evan 246
Lam, Jennifer 191
Lamar, Thaddeus 235
Lamb, Korey 242, 243
Lambda Pi Eta 250
Lambert, Heather 295
Lancaster, Demetrius 243
Lane, Ariel 283
Lane, Zachary 223, 234
Lange, Liz 241
Langhorne, Shanna 196
Langridge, Nick 210
Langston, McKinnon 279
Lantzy Abby 202, 231
LaPierre, Matt 32
Larrick, Michael 17,96, 97,219
Larson, Ryan 246
Larue, Betsy 202
Latimer Britanie 202
Latin Dance Club 126
Latour, Sophia 271
Lauffer, Brianna 202
Lauen Katherine 127
Lauier, Adriane 243
Lauper, Cyndi 23
Laura, Joe 22£
Lauri, Natalie 235, 251
Law, Emily 202
Lawless, Patricia 196
Lawn.Cara 22£
Lawson, Rev. James 116, 117
Lay Pat 231
Le.Anh 26£
Leach, Caroline 252
Leahy Thomas 151
Leberfinger, Ashley 29£
Lee, Brian 24£
Lee, Katie 23£
Lee, Michael 162
Lee, Telmyr 117, 151,222
Lee, Winsie 23^
Leepen Rich 30C
Leffke, Spike 221
Legares, Ivan 122
Lenihan, Kristen 91
Leonard, Kathryn 261
Lepore, Christina 31?
Lescanec, Bryan 27S
Leslie, Annie 217
Levin, Haley 221
Levy Dan 50, 51
Lewis, Angela 22£
Lewis, Annie 29C
Lewis, Durrell 247
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Lewis, Rachel 37
Lewis, Trey 78, 79
LGBT & Ally Educational Program....
102, 135
Libby Ashley 225
Liceaga, Mariel 152
Lien, Eric 266
Liette, Danielle 266
Lieu, Jason 266
Liggett, Alison 271
Light, Olivia 99
Lights In The Fog 82,83, 160
Lil Wayne 96,299
Liloy IV, Jorge 30,257
Lindamood, Emily 219
Lindenfelser, Heidi 267
Lindholm, Katri 261
Lindquist, Elise 223
Lindsey Paul 269
Lindsey Tori 296
Lines, Susan 283
Liou, Christina 233
Lipp, Megan 180, 219
Lippman, Becca 233
Little, David 45
Little, Devon 162
Littleton, Lauren 221
Liu, Phoebe 230, 234
Livingston, Cara 219
Lloyd, Meghan 233
Lobdell, Dan 128
Lockwood, Sarah 202, 227
.ofgren, KImberly 202, 227
Logan, Heidi 169
Lojek, Miranda 204
Lokitis, Sarah 114, 115
.omady Mary Kate 283
-ombardo, David 307
.ong, Averyl 152
_ong, Bobbie Lou 217
.ong, Candace 243
-ong, Emily 266
.ong, Jordan 253
.ong, Stephen 196
.ongchamps, Danielle 90, 105
-opez, Alyssa 253
.opez, Jennifer 30
.opez, Stephanie 169
.oucks, Lorinda 196
-oudon, Casie 253
.ouis, Ben 312
-oveless, Liz 174
.ovell, Sharon 211
-ovin, Katy 223
[Low Key 44, 45
Lowery, Jake 279
Lowry, Ashley 28
Lu, Jill 222
Lua 52
Lubert, Howard 149
Lucaczyk, Derek 257
Lucas, Antoinette 296
Ludwig, Jessica 202
Luggett, Amy 242
Luginbuhl, Rachel 100
Luhrs, Ashley 180
Luis, Alexis 258
Lukow, Zeke Ill
Lundahl, Bryan 152
Luong, Christine 266
Lupacchino, Erika 317
Lupine, Kouryn 253
Lusk, Carter 229
Lussier, Amber 295
Lussier, Brittany 295
Lyddane, Brittney 281
Lynch, Christine 253
Lynch, Kelly 302,303
Lynch, Sean 257
Lyons, Stephanie 293
Lyvers, Katherine 202, 227
m//
Maaranen, Ville 284
Mabb, Rachel 239
MacDonald, Michael 162
MacDowell, Colleen 253
Mack,Tia 242
Madden, Lucy 263
Maddox, Devan 245
Maddox, Elizabeth 269
Maddox, Morgan 308
Madison Advising Peers .... 199, 203
Madison Athletic Training Student
Association 182
Madison Connection 68, 69
Madison Equality 102, 103
Madison For You 126, 127
Madison For Keeps 16, 68
Madison Marketing Association .251
Madison, Dolly 186
Madison, James 116, 326
Madsen, Erinn 253
Maeng, Daniel 230, 234
Magee, Bethany 180
Magnusdottir, Bergdis 221
Magnuson, Derek 246
Magowan, W. Todd 247
Maguire, Claire 261
Maier, Sarah 191
Maier, Michelle 283
Maira, Lauren 253, 293
Make-A-Wish Foundation 257
Malerba, Maria 286
Malinchak, Alison 233
Malinchak, Lindsay 233
Malmon, Alison 174
Mamatova, Pan/ina 227
Manahan, Ken 305
Manges, Katie 258
Manning, Caitlen 281
Mansfield, Casey 281
Mantle, Hayley 233
Marano, Allison 180
Maraya, Adrianne 230, 234
Marcantoni, Briana 28
Marching Royal Dukes 74, 75
Margid, Courtney 237
Margolis, Jay 66
Margolis, Melissa 66
Margolis, Rayna 66
Margulies, Melissa 233
Mariel Liceaga 152
Marino, Angela 30, 269
Maroon 5 62
Marraffa, Erica 261
Marsala, Jessica 308
Marshall, Alii 233
Marshall, Andrew 162
Martellacci, Gina 162
Martin, Carrie 83, 269
Martin, Jack 101
Martin, Lindsay 219
Martin, Tom "Doc" 304
Martin, Tyler 162, 239
Martini, Zach 128
Martino, Rheanna 255
Masin, Erica 221
Mason, Diana 110
Mast, Merle 177
Matesic, Megan 267
Math Teacher Organization 251
Mathews, Juli 70, 71
Matthews, Kerry 223
Matthews, Kristen 217
Matthews, Megan 296
Matthews, Mickey 298
Mattran, Kelly 141
Mattson, Lauren 170
Mattson, Mark 189, 192
Matze, Holli 45
Mawn, Lauren 253
PATRONS
oseph Aretz
.Steve & Linda Austin
>usan Barbash &
Brian Allen
5lenn & Lynne DiLeo
V
index
Maxberry, Erika 258
Maxfield, Bethany 263
Maxwell, Kelly 287
Mayhew, Kelly 119, 180
MaykoskI, Ten 307
Mazzamaro, Stephanie 251, 261
McCarley, Greg 110
McCarroll, Jay 24
McCarthy, Morgan 317
McCarter, Rockeed 298
McCauley, Patrick 193
McClure, John 307
McClure, Katie 253
McCoy, William 223
McCracken, Rachelle 169, 269
McCrary, Ashia 141
McDonald, Meaghan 263
McDonald, Tekeya 242, 243
McDonnell, Rachel 293
McDonough, Denise 178
McDowell, Morgan 89
McDowell, Paul 153, 269
McFadden, Maggie 307
McFarland, Joe "Spanky" ..278, 279
McFarland, Kate 124
McFeely, Katie 261
McGee, Callie 233
McGinley John C 51
McGlynn, Ryan 180
McGowan, Lana 289
McGraw, Caroline 219
McGregor, Kristin 227
McGrew, Evan 140
McHugh, Caitlin 283
McHugh, Heatherann 261
McKay, Jackie 233
McKechnie, Kayla 70, 114, 200
McKeever, Tiara 183, 222, 265
McKenney, Sydney 235, 269
McKeown, Courtney 261
McKernin, Shannon 267
McKinley, Kaitlin 253
McLaughlin, Christian 305
McLeod, Tyler 235
McLouth, Rebecca 283
McMahan, Grace 266
McMillian, Jerron 299
McNannara, Bridgette 221
McNeil, Aishah 250
McNeil, Klevin 313
McNeils, Melissa 296
McNerney Kristine 233
McPike, Ashley 152
McRae, Dana 169
McShane, Chris 257
Meade, Randa 229
Mecke, Sarah 253
Meehan, Kelly 156
Mees, Lisa 202, 227
Mehling, Toni 163
Meiklejohn, David 305
Meisenzahl, Mike 300, 301
Melendez, David 242
Melone, Ashley 249
Melton, Brittany 183
Mencarini, Liza 217
Mendelson, Leigh-Ann 258
Mendygaliyev, Almas 202
Menghetti, Alex 283
Menzie, Katie 307
Men's Ultimate Frisbee Club 271
Merle, Kelly 204
Merritt, Caitlin 152
Mertz, Kelly 253
Mesa, Laura 302, 303
Meston, Ashley 221
Meyer, Kendall 221
Meyer, Logan 111, 221
Meyers, Chris 263
Micali, Madeline 233
Micelle, Lauren 258
Mid -Atlantic Women's Lacrosse
League 267
Middleton, Eden 251
Middleton, Jason 279
Midgette, Andrew.. 50, 51, 115, 269
Midgette, Drew 50, 51, 269
Midnight Spaghetti and The
Chocolate G-Strings 54, 55
Miller, Alyssa 253
Miller, Christopher 162
Miller, Courtney 258
Miller, David 29
Miller, Evalena 202
Miller, Jared 183
Miller, Kate 229
Miller, Sean 257
Miller, Suzanne 197
Minbioie, Kevin 192
Minutillo, Gregory 230
Mitchell, Dana 183
Mitchell, Lindsey 82, 269
Mitchell, Mary 202
Mittal, Sushil 48
Mittelman, Kayla 266
Mix, Bethany 112
Moats, Arthur 298
Mochrie, Colin 66, 67, 133
Modena, Stephanie 177
Moen, Bryan 245
Molnar, Becca 45
Monger, Ashley 233
Monk, Mary 91
Monroe, Jonathan 119
Monroe, Lindsey
67, 104, 106, 115, 200
Montano, Jhonny 300
Montgomery, Sarah 269
Moon, My-Ha 266
Moon, Susy 227
Moore, Amy 263
Moore, Chervon 152, 259
Moore, Devon 312
Moore, Erin 308
Moore, Jordan 263
Moore, Shani 258
Moores, Julie 36, 37, 218
Moorshead, Becky 231
Moreira, Hugo 57
Morgan, Alex 253
Morgan, Sean 237
Morganstern, Jen 263
Morgenstern, Sara 263
Mori, Mitch 305
Morris, Craig 246
Morris, Jessica 255
Morris, John 263
Morris, Kelly 233
Morris, Mike 35
Morrison, Lee 93
Morrissey, James 20, 263
Morse, Jade 205
Morton, Katherine 162, 267
Morton, Angela 269
Moss, Charlotte 233
Mothers Against Drunk Drivers
217
Moulton 111, Stephen R 257
Moxey, Shannon 281
Mozaic Dance Team 76, 77, 134
Mozingo, Chad 300
Mraz, Jason 62
Mullaney, Owen 152
Mullen, Emily 237
Mulliner, Chloe 205, 227
Mullins, Caitlin 30
Mullins, Megan 230
Munson, Julie 296
Munson, Kevin 278, 279
Muoio, Lisa 253
Murphy, Kelly 182
Murphy, Lauren 183
Murphy, Stacy 219
Murray, Heather 237
Murray, Katelyn 253
n//
Naber, PJ 317
Nadeau, Stacy 248
Nalbandian, Veronica 253
Napier, John 153, 255
Napoli, Alex 283
Napolitano, Nicole 253
Naquin, Theresa 307
Nardo, Kelly 235
Natale, Caitlin 254
National Association for Campus
Activities 268
National Club Softball Association ...
235
National Society of Minorities in
Hospitality 258
Nau, Natasha 118
Navarrete, Rachel.... 36, 40, 41. 263
Navidi, Sameera 27
Naylor, Jessica 219
Neely Matt 300
Nelson, Lindsey 230
Nelson, Luke 223
Nelson, Shannon 219
Nelson, Vidal 299
Nesbitt, Nicole 253
Net Impact 159, 160
Neurohr, Zack 231
New Orieans Saints 128, 129
Newbill, Hallie 261
Newclty, Colin 305
Newett, Patricia 152
Newman, Marlee 150
Newman, Nikki 315
Newsom, Renee 117, 222
Newton, Bianca 183
Ngo, Megan 223
Ngu, Natalie 266
Nguyen, Amber 230
Nguyen, Cathleen 266
Nguyen, Duy-Nhat 222
Nguyen, Kim 222
Nguyen, Mary 271
Nguyen, Michael 230, 234
Nguyen, Minh 266
Nguyen, Ngoc-Han Thi 230, 234
Nguyen, Thanh-Thuy.230, 234, 266
Niemla, Erin 258
Nimitz, Kristin 286, 287
Nimmagadda, Sailey 237
Nissinen, Tommi 284
No Doubt 30
Noble, Scott 77,298
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Nobles, Stacey 295
Nobime, Diane 53
Noftsinger, John 21 1
Norris, Denny 246
Northridge, Rachel 219, 263
Note-oriety 44, 134, 135
Nunnally Michelle 162
Nunziato, Heather 219
Nursing Student Association 177
Oil
O'Boyle, Allison 43
O'Brien, Jessica 288
O'Brien, Kevin 247
O'Brien, Lane 191, 251
O'Connor, Kelsey 293
O'Connor, Thomas 145, 156
O'Donnell, Katelyn 200
O'Keefe, Timothy 152
O'Malley, J. J 231
O'Neill, Sean 320
O' Regan, Sean 315
O'Rourke, Kristen 296
O. A. R 62
Odango, PriscillaS 230
Oe, Bibiana 230
Office of Student Activities and
Involvement 273
Ohgren, RJ 44,110,263
Ojeda, Michelle 233
Olejniczak, Laurielle 65
Oliver, Kelley 196
Oliver, Michael 183
Olson, Kim 249
Olson, Ryan 88
Olson, Vanessa 174
Orrigo, James 83, 160
Ortiz, Rosie 293
' Ostendorf, Ashley 261
Otstot, Kate 295
Ou, Amanda 222
Overtones 44, 45
Owen, Conally 263
Owen, Grayson 89
;Owen, James 124
bwens, Cathi 237
'Owens, Kari 233
;Owens, Tina 52
P//
Pace, Hannah 152
Page, Jimmy 62
Page, Patrick 162
Paige, Stefanie 293
Painter, Tiffany 196
Painter, Alexa 266
Paienque, Vanessa 251
Palmer, Chris 108, 109, 263
Palmer, Lis 237
Pangle, Ashley 152
Panhellenic Council 248, 249
Paquette, Dominique 247
Paradis, Jessica 225
Paramore 30
Park, Jen 230
Park, Sung Ho 230,234
Parker, Alison 219
Parker, Emily 247
Parker, Erica 253
Parker, Forrest 234
Parker, Matt 312
Parker, Ryan 308
Parks, Anne 233
Parra, Ashley 261
Parris, Alison 294, 295
Parson, Kendra 152
Partners In Health 126
Passarge, Matthew 257
Patch, Chantelle 237
Pate, Kinsey 287
Patena, Michele 222
Patrick, Lauren 263
Patten, Michele 235
Patterson, Catherine 266
Patterson, Justin 223
Patterson, Katie 239
Pattullo, Nicole 52
Patullo, Kelly 169,263
Payne, Kayla 266
Peabody Katie 263
Peace, Stephanie 233
Peacock, Tyler 21
Peale, Melissa 219
Pearsall, Brett 40, 41
Pedersen. Dane 316, 317
Pedersen, Hans 162
Pedersen, Johanna 241
Pei, Diana 222
Pelicanesis 55
Pena Roman, Zurisadai 265
Pentcheva, Siana 197
Perena, Regina 230
Perez, Allison 217
Peros, Nikki 235
Perrella, Robin 253
Pesce, Lauren 233
Petercsak, Scott 136
Peterman, Eileen 183
Peterson, Connie 182
Peterson, Debbie 67
Peyton, Kelsey 219
Pham, Vuhuy 266
Pharr, Andrew "Bagsby" 160
Phatudi, Nkidi 171
Phelps, Roger 197
Phelps, Turner 279
Phi Alpha Delta 149
Phi Alpha Theta 145, 153
Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) 229
Phillips, Daniel 231
Phillips, Emily 183
Phillips, Matthew 205
Philp, Lauren 247
Phung, Cindy 233
Piccinino, Cristina 169
Pickman, Christina 222
Pierce, Lauren 258, 307
Pilchard, Jonathan 24, 25
Pilkerton, Kelly 229
Pineres, Sarah 263
Pipion, Lindsay 230
Piske, Andrew 185
Pitcher, Gopi 237
Pitts, Ryan 266
Pittsburgh Steelers 129
Platania, Samantha 233
Flecker, Erin 183
Plunkett, Alexander 165
Plytynski, Kathryn 253
Podgorski, Amanda 231, 241
Poehler, Amy 50
Polanco, Mieka 126
Polglase, Geoff 80
Pollock, Tom 305
Pond, Ashley 110, 165,258
Pope, Jillian : 267
Porter, Ashley 247
Posey, Kaylene 171
Posthill, Camilla 263
Poller, Cassandra 152
Potter, Harry 145, 146
Poucher, Stephanie 307
Powell, Brooke 258
Powers, Matt 55
Pratt, Rebecca 235
Pre- Physical Therapy Society ....258
.PATRONS
Jarry & Joanne
Ennswiler
aerow Family
'im & Marie Hanley
John & Barbara
Lawless
index
Presley, Cole 18, 20
Price, Caitlin 183
Price, Elizabeth 250
Price, Erin 125
Priester, Lorayah 264, 265
Principi. Beth 227
Prins, Rob 172
Pritchett, Zach 94
Pritt.Sara 271
Privott, Ashley 68
Prodanovich, Cara 219
Pronio, Astin 242
Pronio, Matt 263
Propst, Jessica 288, 294, 295
Proske, Sarah 261
Provost, Genevieve 24
Pruitt, Scott 121
Pucillo, Rachael 231
Pugh, Sean 29
PulseFX Productions ... 17, 108, 109
Purple & Gold Connection , 173, 181
Putnick, Katie 204
Puzin, Alicia 253
q//
Quaglla, Justin 242
Guillen, Ginna 183
Quintal, Judith 152
Qura, Rania 255
r//
Raab, Ronald 185
Rachubka, Alyssa 222
Radziwill, Nicole 204
Raeder, Christina 191
Rafferty, Maeve 152, 269
Ragghianti, Meghan 191, 251
Ragland, Erica 246
Rallo, Danielle 221
Ramey, Mitch 25
Ramsey, Elizabeth 146
Ramsey, Shawn 250
Ramseyer, Maggie 183
Rangel, Sara 246
Rankin, Mark 150
Ratchford, Sarah 293
Ray, Leah .....171
Reading Road Show 105, 109
Reagan, Ronald 116
Reality Educators Advocating
Campus Health (R.E.A.C.H.)
99, 135
Reese, Andrew 205, 255
Regan, Bianca 233
Rego, Ben 53
Reid, Roberto 211
Reimann, Caroline 267
Reimert, Melissa 183, 307
Reiner, Anne 295
Reitano, Melissa 263
Reitman, Liz 250
Reitz, Christie 219
Remmer, Amy 115
Remmes, Jessica 307
Resse, Andrew 263
Resutek, Kristen 253
Rettig, Christine 255, 258
Reuter, Polly 183
Rice, Kieran 305
Richard, Matthew 155
Richards, Amber
58,59, 165,242, 255
Richardson, Alyssa 205
Richardson, Clair 221
Richardson, Dwight 255
Richardson, Kristen 253
Richert, Alexander 257
Richter, Chelsea 221
Riddell, Merideth 308
Riddle, Sara 155,237
Riddle, Skye 205
Riley, Anthony 263
Riley-Ryan, Alice 263
Robb, Jenna 261
Robbins-Bailey, Dale 305
Roberson, Rashonda 259
Roberts, Sarah 253
Robertson, Sarah 253
Robinson, Jared 284
Robison, Lauren 281
Rockhill, Krista 221
Rockingham Educational
Foundation 257
Rodeffer,Clo 67
Rodeffer, Samantha 67
Rodgers, Stephen 46, 47
Rogen, Seth 51
Rogers, Bryce 245
Rohik, Andrew 74
Rohrs, Kimmy 235, 251
Romeo, Allie 217, 249
Romig, Caitlin 253
Root, Kevin 230
Rosato, Brittany 251
Rose, Linwood H
...28, 29,48, 112, 113, 116, 208
Rosenburg, Rachel 184
Rosenquist, James 242
Ross, Diana 31
Ross, Morven 307
Rossenwasser, Leah 109
Roth, Megan 219
Rotsted, Lauren 267
Rowson, Dan 247
Rubino, Allyson 253
Rucker, Abby 263
Rudd, Paul 51
Rudman, Michelle 234
Ruela, Ariana 307
Ruffner, Jason 165
Rugh,Corbin 205
Ruiz, Carlos 255
Russell, Carolyn 33
Rust, Rebecca 261
Ryan, Caitlin 253
Ryan, Chel'sea 280, 281
Rynier, Theresa 307
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Sachs, Allison 266
Sachs, Kristin 191,293
Safko, Robb 83
Sak, Label 229
Sakamoto, Nicole 302, 303
Salas, Johanna 247
Salgado-Velez, Katherine 237
Salire, Kelly 223
Samaha, Christa 263
Samulski, Emily 100
Sandford, David 305
Sandler, Adam 51
Sanmiguel, Valentina 303
Santymire, Heather 253
Sanz, Horatio 50
Sapong, CJ 304,305
Sardik, Brandon 20
Sasser, T. C 247
Saunders, Angela 184, 265
Saunders, Lauren 191
Saunders, Phil 263
Savage, Chelsea 317
Savage, Drew 85, 263
Savage, Margo 296
Savarese, Michelle 295
Say Jessica 230, 234, 266
Scharf, Sarah 237
Schaubert, Jared 235, 251
Scheer, Paul 51
Scheffer, Amanda 155
Schick, Lauren 293
Schiff, Brittney 253
Schindler, Annie 271
Schlinger, Amy 227, 253
Schmidt, Christine 174
Schmit, Kaitlyn 205, 219
Schneider, Rebecca ..155, 226, 227
Schoenle, Lindsay 232, 233
Schohn, Samantha 293
Scholtz, Sarah 237
Schulman, Molly 241
Schum, Kelsey 237, 249
Schwabenland, Lexy 283
Schwalbe, Courtney 52
Schwartz, Jennifer 229
Schwenke, Katie 229
Schwieder, Liz 221
Scire, Allison 203
Scofield, Lauren 73
Scofield, Shari 127
Scotellaro, Michelle 237, 250
Scott, Amanda 253
Scott, Ashley 235
Scott, Dominique 223
Scott, Evan 279
Scudder, Jessica 231, 241
Scutellaro, Samantha 269
Sealock, Warren 257
Searight, Tara 184
Sears, Matt 177
Seckinger, Morgan 96
Segear, Randi 296
Sellers, Brett 278
Semenov, Andrey 312
Sena, Melanie 261
Senior Class Council 137
Senior, Joel 304, 305
Senn, Becca 317
Senn, Emily 205
Senofonte, Janene 316, 317
Sepanski, Katie 74, 267
Serna, Michael 205
Seuike, Whitney 233
Seward, Allison 229
Seward, Kelsey 229
Sexton, Paul 239
Seymour, Kyle 257
Shadron, Amy 205
Shah, Bhavik 258
Shannon, Kerry 10, 11, 58
Shaut, Chelsea 267
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Shaw, Katie 25
Shea, Lisa 272
Shea, Molly 221
Shellenberger, Elise 26
Shellenberger, Erin 263
Shelton, Jessica 219
Shelton, Mary Fran 283
jShenandoah Valley Autism
I Partnership 229
kShenandoah Valley Children's Choir.
I 48
iShenk, Marsha M 223
'Shepherd, Kanita 315
Shepherd, Leeanne 247
Sherman, Amber 129
Sherman. Tabatha 259
Sherrill, Carlin 263
ShenA/ood, Brad 66, 67
ShenA/ood, Stew 83
Shi, Jenny 230, 234
Shields, Mallory 221
Shindler, Mary 155
Shirdon, Mike 117
Shives, Jessica 261
Showker, Christen 233
Siapno, Maria 230, 234
Sigma Alpha Omega 259
Sigma Gamma Rho 259
Sigma Kappa 252, 253
Sigma Nu 256,257
Sigma Sigma Sigma 260
Sigma Theta 79
Silver, Kaitlin 229,235
Silver, Kristin 229, 235
Simcox, Julia 155
Simmons, Derek 279
Simons, Courtney 281
Simonson, Daniel 193
Sinatra, Frank 31, 67
Sines, Matthew 164
Singer, Daniel 247
Smkin, Carly 253
Sison, Chelsey 222, 269
Sizemore, Meredith 229
Skartvedt, Erik 284
Slade, Amanda 155, 250
Slade, Mary 92, 170, 221
Slatz, Jenny 50
Slaughter, Kristen 293
Sleigher, Nathan 87
Slipka, Colleen 174
Smart, Alex 205
Smiertka, Sam 296
Smirclna, Nell 243
jSmith, Allie 253
Smith, Andy 320
Smith, Ann 219
Smith, Brittany 155
Smith, Bryan Elijah 130, 131
Smith, Caley 155
Smith, Christina 233
Smith, Corey 4, 130, 131
Smith, Ella 217
Smith, Janay 184
Smith, Jarrett W 223
Smith, Jeffrey 245
Smith, Jenny 171
Smith, Julie 281
Smith, Kyle 255
Smith, Laura 267
Smith, Lauren 242
Smith, Lindsay 315
Smith, Mike 284, 300, 301
Smith, Rachel 166
Smith, Rebecca 261
Smith, Sarah 293
Smith, Sheila Williams 68
Smith, Staph 184
Smith, Thomas 191
Smith Carson, Jackie 315
Smithgall, Jonathan 305
Smolkin, Daniel 255
Smoot, Mandy 226, 227
SmyrI, Allison 241
Snead, Jordan 28, 58, 59
Snider, Nick 223
Snyder, Cathy 258
Snively Michael 149
Socha, Michael 155
Society for The Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals 228
Soenksen, Roger 149
Solomon, Kaitlin 219, 249
Soltoff, Benjamin 247
Sommerstein, Sara Rose 261
Sonner, Ray 61
Soriano, Katie 219
Sous, Janelle 263
Sousa, Stephanie 223
Sower, Amanda 219
Soyka, John 245
Spalletta, Adam 246
Sparks, George 21 1
Spencer, Alethea 230
Sperling, Vivi 266
Spinks, Laura 233
Spitzer, Katie 281
Spoth, Carole 295
Spurr, Andrew 230
St. Clair, Tiffany 253
Stafford, Jess 267
Stallsworth, Christine 231
Stana, Logan 326
Standish, Mary-Scott 237
Starsiak, Laura 136
Starick, Kathy 72
Stauer, Angelina 242
Stay At Home Greg 83
Stefanski, Julie 316, 317
Stefanski, Karen 237
Steffens, Amy 269
Steinhardt, Jenn 22, 82, 83, 269
Stepniak, Iwona 230
Sterner, Morgan 293
Stevens, Colleen 261
Stevens, Holly 293
Stevens, Kathryn 163
Stevens, Patrick 305
Stevens, Tiffany 184
Stewart, Courtney 261
Stewart, Katelyn 269
Stieb, Melissa 267
Stiedle, Katlyn 205
Stinson, Beth 177
Stokes, Thomas 205
Stolz, Kerry 237
Stonebrink, Michelle 233
Storrie, Danielle 220, 221
Stout, Olivia 230, 234, 266
Stowe, Erica 271
Strasser, Jacqueline 253
Stratton, Vicki 247
Straughn, Cameron 230
Strickland, Corinna 307
Strohm, Fran 49
Stuart, Greg 293
Stucchi,Zak 63
Student Ambassadors
84,85, 137,262,263
Student Government Association ....
126,203,254,255
Student Wellness and Outreach
103, 115, 134, 135
Students for Minority Outreach ..264
Studer, Lynsey .' 217
Suber, Kellen 155,233
Suit, Brittany 135
Sullenger, Jay 279
Sullivan, Amy 115, 200
Sullivan, Caitlin 283
Sullivan, Chrissy 253
Summerlin, Katy 219
Summers, Sherry 315
Sun, Jennifer 117
Sunde, Sarah 23
Catherine Teresa Moran
Justine O'Neill
^on & Carol Schwartz
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index
Sundin, Elisabeth 205
Super, Erica 233
Suran, Alyssa 197,229
Surma, Tommy 230
Susko, Anna 317
Sutton, Debra 93
Swartout, Joseph 165
Swecker, Rachel 165
Swetra, Billy 305
Swing Dance Club 126
Swisher, Adam 155
Switzer, Alex 253
Sykes, Mary 293
Sykes, Brittnie 242
Synoracki, Steph 227, 250
Szemis, Nina 184, 221
Szymanski, Monica 192
t//
T 1 299
Ta, Mary 266
Tacy, Mary 126
Taing, Holly 155
Talbot, Sydney 221
Talman, Pam 42, 43, 70
Tan, Stephanie 219
Tang, Bon 231
Tardy Brittney 219
Tarman, Lyz 229
Tatanish, Jennifer 293
Tatem, Shennean 259
Tau Beta Sigma 266
Taylor, Jenna 296
Taylor, Jessica 315
Taylor, Joe 54, 55
Taylor, MacKenzie 267
Taylor, Mynik 231, 243
Tazzioli, Janey 253
Tebow, Tim 129
Teague, Katie 269
Tedesco, Christine 253
Teegarden, Clinton 238, 239
Terry, Danielle 225
Testa, Stephanie La 293
Thacker, Amanda 221
Thai, Christina 230, 234
The American Medical Student
Association 230
The Asian Student Union 230
The Beatles 31
The Bluestone 226
The Breeze 96, 97, 144, 174
The Jonas Brothers 307
The Madison Project 44, 160
The Scholars Wand 146
The Special Olympics 217
The Spice Girls 307
The Temptations 23
Thibault, Jenna 197
Third Eye Blind 62,63
Thistlethwaite, Kelsey 267
Thompson, Anna 227
Thompson, Britt 261
Thompson, Ethan 205
Thompson, Joshua 205
Thompson, Kathleen 237
Thompson, Kira 155
Thompson, Samantha 205
Thornhill, Shannon 184
Thornton, Dazzmond 312
Thorpe, Justin 77, 298
Three 6 Mafia 4, 22, 23
Three Days Grace 109
Thune, Larson 28
Thyrring, Katelyn 253
Tichacek, Dan 155
Tierney, Kelly 171
Tierney Sean 279
Tiet Papalotzin Aztec Dancers 52
Tilghman, Was 83
Tillery, Michelle 127
Tinsley, Kenny 234
Tisinger, Gate 306, 307
Title, Austin 257
Tkac, John 57
To Write Love On Her Arms ... 1 7, 98
Tobia, Alexandra 261
Toepfer, Christine 295
Tombes, Thomas 246
Toney Amanda 233
Toney Asya 231
Toth, Sarah 261
Tousignant, Kerry 33
Town, Liz 250
Townsend, Matt 279
Tracy Caitlin 171
Tracy Michael 246
Tran, Christine 266
Trapani, Stephanie 237
Trelawny Dillon 192
Tri Delta 232
Triathlon Club 90
Trop, Michael 184
Trotter, Megan 33
Truelove, Jacob 245
Truong, Tony 266
Tshimpaka, Jean 305
Tu, Avian 222
Tubbs, Courtney 269
Turkel, Erin 219
Turley Ahna 263
Turner, Jeffy 111
Turner, Jennifer 157
Turner, Kelly 308
Turner, Lauren 217
Turner, Shavonne 184
Tuturice, Victoria 62
Tworkowski, Jamie 98
Tyrrell, Carter 261
Tyson, Kimberly 235, 251
Tzamarias. Katerina 221
u//
Ukoha, Uche 305
Ultimate Player's Association 271
Uman, Nana 157
Undercover 54, 55
UndenA/ood, Brant 157
United States Fencing Assoc 244
University Program Board
23,50,62,64,82, 115, 126,
137, 268, 269
University Recreation Center
26,55,90, 114, 137
University Studies and Academic
Planning 265
Upright Citizens Brigade 50, 51
Urge!, Michael 230, 234, 266
Utter, Brian 189, 192
v//
VaezJ,Tara 157,263
Valadja, Alex 279
Valentin, Tiffany 265
Valentine, Cory 87
Van Sickle, All 249
Van Sickle, Kristi 105
Van Suetendael, Caitlin 237
Vance, Emily 317
Vanderveldt, Ariana 225
Vaughan, Catherine 240, 241
Vaughn, Taylor 168, 171
Ventura, John 77
Verner, Dana 233, 263
Versfeld, Baillie 296
Versfeld, Courtney 267, 296
Vietnamese Student Assoc 266
Villacrusis, Raphael 230, 234
Villenave, Shaun 279
Vince, Ryan 300
Virginia Department of Health 46
Vital, Ariel 27
Vitale, Nick 258
Vitaliz, Sondra 100
VIoet, Janna 270, 271
Vo, Angeline 230, 234
Voznenko, Yaroslav 284, 285
Vu, Bryan 266
w//
Waclawski, Gina 229
Wade, Holly 26,27
Wade, Jessica 243
Wagner, Jacqueline ...192, 270, 271
Wagner, Jenna 237
Wagner, Rikki 129, 178
Wakenight, Theresa 47
Waldmann, Courtney 250
Walker, Lamar 242, 243
Walker, Lauren 47
Walker, Melissa 67
Walker, Michelle 67
Walker, Ty 126, 127
Wall, Natalie 227
Walker, Stacey 205
Wall, Eryn 237
Wall, Holly 308
Wallace, Brock 205, 254, 255
Wallace, Courtney 235, 250
Wallace, Lisa 229
Wallace, Matt 125
Walsh, .Allison 184
Walsh, Keely 235,251
Walsh, Kimberly 205, 246
Walsh, Liz 283
Walston, Angel 157
Walston, Lauren 184
Walter, Makenzie 233
Walters, David 165
Walters, Jane 157
Wamsley Corey 21
Wang, Tian-Hao 234
Ward, Ashley 233
Ward, J. David 257
Ward, Kimberly 293
Ward, Sarah 184
Ward, Stefanie 247
Wardwell, Courtney 94
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Warlick, Sarah 296
Warner, Mark 210, 211
Warnock, David 245
Washington, Martha 186
Watral, Pat 254
Waybright, Kajun 165
Wayson, Kristine 267
Weatherill, Bonnie 136, 229
Weaver, Jerry 133
Weaver, Jessica 205, 235
Webb, Brittany 69
Webb, Shelby 235
Webber, Leah 317
Weber, Kelly 153, 235
Webster, Sonja 233
Weida, Lindsay 205
Wein, Rachel 296
Weiner, James 279
Weisbecker, Jacqueline 157, 250
Weisbrot, Elizabeth 246
Weisensale, Auburn 296
Weiss, Dun 266
Weissberg, Allie 84, 85, 263
Weissberger, Sarah 36
Weitzel, Kelly 263
Weitzel, Sarah 184
Wellde, Chris 300
Wells, Christine 269
Wells, Julius 312
Wells, Morgan 205
Wenger, Adam 246
Werkheiser, Cole 296
Wermus, Adam 257
Werner, Greg 315
Wemsing, Kaitlyn 281
West, Jessica 184
West, Kanye 23, 50
Westbrook, Kristen 221
Wetchler, Leah 233
Wheatcroft, Adam 239
Wheeler, Shannon 267
White, Betty 129
White, Darren 312
White, Doron 134
White, Matt 305
White, Ted 279
Whitehurst, Lauren 315
Whiting, Erica 168
Whitley, Darrin 243
Whitman, Richard 133
Whitmore, Garrett 300
Whitmore, Jeremy 18
Whitt, Caitiin 253
Whitt, Lorin 293
^A/holihan, Lauren 263
Wickham, Jack 203
Widner, Heather 281
Wiechmann, Megan 308
Wienecke, Meghan 283
Wiest, Lauren 165
Wilhelm, Brittany 295
Wilkins, Amanda 90
Wilkins, Laura 205
Williams, Amanda 157, 242, 243
Williams, Bakari 305
Williams, Brooke A 253
Williams, Callye 308
Williams, Craig 112, 113
Williams, Devon 241
Williams, Karlyn 227
Williams, Leannah 229
Williams, Lindsay 157
Williams, Miranda 186
Wiliams, Sarah 314, 315
Willis, Caroline 237
Willis, Christopher 192
Wilson, Ashley 261
Wilson, Brett 259
Wilson, Justin 234
Wilson, Kelly 225
Wilson, Mary-Kate 227
Wilson, Woodrow 9
Windmeyer, Shane 102, 103
Wineland, Rebecca 243
Wink, Sarah 205, 226, 227
Winnicki, Stefanie 223
Winsten, Brady 271
Wirt, Lindsay 197
Wise, Jenny 164
Wise, Marlee 221
Wisener, Kim 247
Wishon, Phillip 211
Wisniewski, Matt 255
Witt, Ariana 33
Wojno, Kim 223
Wolla, Kristen 317
Women 's Club Lacrosse 267
Women's Club Water Polo 267
Women's Ultimate Frisbee Club
270
Wong, Allison 255
Wong, Michael 57
Wood, Justin 279
Woods, Kimberly 247
Woolridge, Dustin 257
Word Is Born Poets Society 135
Workman, Candace 136
Worten, Katherine 293
Wray, Jessica 186
Wrestling Club 122
Wright, Dominic L 242, 243
Wright, Matthew 165
Wright, Stuart 279
Writt, Brittany 253
Wrona, Katherine 293
Wszaiek, Diane 307
Wu, Alexis 87
Wu, Amy 234
Wu, Courtney 222,234
Wu, Michael 52, 230, 234, 266
Wuestewald, Eric 192, 272
WXJM 272
Wyatt, Paul 305
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Xayavongsa, Susan 266
Xie,Teresa 225
y//
Yacob, Obolety 186
Yancheva, Marina 163, 197
Yanez, Mayra 40, 41
Yarusso, Collin 257
Yi, Sarah 45
Young, Andy 263
Young, Anna 136, 137
Young, Brittany 44
Young, Emma 263
Young, Leah 264, 265
Young, Neil 65
Young, Nicholas 235
Young, Sarah 171 , 250, 259
Youngberg, Sean 53
Yousefian, Elliott 165
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Zabel, Monica 283
Zamora, Marginis 165
Zarone, Jordan 307
Zaw/ie, Sarah 307
Zawilski, Bret 247
Zelena, Nicole 258
Zeller, Jill 235
Zeng, Linda 230
Zeroual, Jessica 308
Zeta Phi Beta 79, 116
Ziegler, Kelly 253
Zielinski, Kate 237
Zirkle, Keith W 255
Zozos, Jessica 295
Zurlo, Nick 263
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