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

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The wives of the Democratic candidates, Hillary Clinton and Tipper Gore, were very active in the campaign. Women across America anticipated public promotion of equal rights for all. The Olympics were a success for the United States with a total of 108 medals. Everyone was delighted with the success of the Dream Team, compro- mised mainly of superstar NBA professionals for the first time. Carl lewis won two gold medals in the long jump and the 400 meter relay. Hurricane Andrew was an unexpected slap in the faces of southern Floridians. Suddenly homeless and without the facilities to repair the extensive damage, the people of Homestead turned to the nation for help. From all over the country, Americans began forming rescue missions and help operations to organize and ship volunteers and supphes to the southern tip of Florida. This year marked the end of George Bush ' s reign as President. Americans seemed disillusioned bv the economic slump and the government ' s role as international police force. People wanted a change, and Bush was ousted from the White House. Closing 3Qy

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WoRld of Impact Just as the the changes around campus made an impact on JMU students, the ever changing world also had a lasting effect on our lives. Events occurring across the nation and overseas all had some tvpe of impact that reached Harrisonburg, Virginia. For most of 1992, the presidential election was the top story in the media. At the Democratic Convention, Arkan- sas Governor Bill Clinton was selected to represent his party and faced incumbent President George Bush, and Independent candidate H. Ross Perot dropped out of the race in the summer and reentered it on October!. The candidates participated in live debates and focused their campaigns on issues such as the deficit, the sinking economy and environ- mental awareness. Clinton and running mate Al Gore were inaugurated on January 20, 1993, amid a week long celebra- tion which focused on the Democratic platform for change and celebration of the average American. George Bush left the White House battling old rival Saddam Hussein, Persian Gulf War aggressor. Hussein and his army broke the United Nations peace treaty by violating a neutral nti-fly zone. This problem, along with a national economy crisis were some of the first concerns to face Bill Clinton in his presidency. The 1992 Olympics in Spain gave sports fans some- thing to cheer about, with basketball fans especially excited over the Dream Team performances of NBA stars in competition. The all-star squad won the gold medal after winning by large margins in each contest. Those games were the last for basketball legends Larry Bird and Earvin Magic Johnson, who retired officially from the NBA. In October, the Blue Jays became the first Canadian team ever to win the World Series. In football action the playoffs produced a young and talented Dallas Cowboy team which faced the Buffalo Bills, who were making their third consecutive Superbowl appearance. Two official national emergency situations domi- nated the press and captivated Americans in the past year. Los Angeles was the center of dissention and unrest when the Simi Valley jury returned a 386 Closing courtesy of RijM Photo Siii ' pli Civil war spread across Yugoslavia, a nation of six republics and two provinces that had been plagued for centuries by historic ethnic, religious and economic differences. Nationalist, anti-communist parties won elections in 1991 in all republics except Serbia, the largest, and Montenegro, t he smallest. Croatia and Slovenia declared their independence and rivalries remained strongest between Serbs and Croats. verdict of not guilty in the Rodney King trial. South Central was under seige as enraged residentstorched and looted their own neighborhood in a violent reaction to the controversial decision. Hurri- cane Andrew swept across southern Florida causing millions of dollars in damage as it bankrupted both homeowners and their insurance companies. Homestead, Florida was left with more wreckage than the homeless victims were capable of repairing. Nationwide, volunteer crews sent food and supplies to the ravaged town, in a display of American generos- ity and unity. The year in retrospect was one of pride, conflict and anticipation. Americans were eager for change and hoped that a democratic government could improve national affairs. Ross Perot became a billionaire when the computer company he founded began selling stock. He left the presidential race in July and then reentered as an Indepedent candidate in October, Perot chose James Stockdale as his running mate and the two partici- pated in the debates for their respective positions. Perot fimded his campaign with his millions and had many volunteers to assist in the promotion of the Independent camiidate. iji 4 coiiilc ot ' ' A1 ! ' lin!o s The Rodney King trial sparked a string of riots, fires and looting incidents. The people of South Central L. A. took action to convey nationwide frustration with the unexpected verdict.

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PUPPY SITTING. A voluntecT dog catcher p,iints JMU letters on the face of one of the junior Dukes during the Homecoming game. The Puppv l nmd ga ' e children a chance to enjoy the game with their friends. WHITE SEATS. Those students relying on bikes for transportation found their seats covered with snow after the December snowstorm. The snow caused difficulties for those rec]uired to travel. SNOW CAPPED. The sculpture of James Madison, outside Carrier Library, retains remnants of a December snowfall. The snowstorm covered the campus providing breathtaking scenery for the JMU community. RELAXING. Students take advantage of the warm weather by hanging out at Newman Lake. This was a favorite spot of lakeside residents for picnics and just taking it easy. 1 ' 3QQ Closing