James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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the lyrics, which used derogatory names for women and depicted them giving oral sex or submitting themselves to men, on stage to shed light on this frequently overlooked issue. The evening closed with a candlelight vigil through the darkness as participants engaged in silent personal reflection. Take Back the Night betters the JMU community because it breaks the silence and lets us all be heard, said senior Amber Guthrie. It is about encouragement to stand up for yourself and those you care about, continuing the lifelong struggle of surviving and supporting those who need comfort. Take Back the Night 1291

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takeistand Standing in the entrance to Grafton-Stovall Theatre. a stop sign displays star and moon shapes containing messages. People put into writing what they wished to reclaim for themselves. Photo by Mindi Westhoff Reading over notes and flyers, members of the sexual abuse prevention group One in Four discuss the event ' s proceedings with the coalition. One in Four was named for the appalling statistic that one in four college women will be the victim of sexual assault. Photo by Mindi Westhoff 1 28 I Features mmmifmmmm

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rocka.: ' ■e ainidtheebcll: Artists and fans unite at MACRoCk to celebrate 1 years of independent music. by Sunny Hon mainstream music is often criticized for its lack of originality. The highly commercialized music industry is frequent!) ' blamed for corrupting the artistry of musical ingenuity. While music is a major component of the entertainment business, it is also a boulevard of expression. Regardless of genre, artists use their musical abilities as platforms to bare their souls and tell their stories. The Mid-Atlantic College Radio Conference (MACRoCk), a festival of musical expression, celebrated the spirit of independent music and film, personifying this untainted ideal. MACRoCk was the brainchild of WXJM, the university ' s student-run radio station, developed in 1997 in response to the rapidly growing commer- cialization of the music industry. The first conference Celebrating 10 years of in- dependent music, Rocktown Weekly advertises the annual musical event. The confer- ence encouraged participa- tion from students and the Harrisonburg community. Photo by Mindi Westhoff Rocking out for indepen- dent music fans, lead singer Vinnie Carvana of I Am the Avalanche performs at The Pub. Other performances were held both on campus and around town. Photo by Mindi Westhoff I 30 I Features