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

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On Saturday, political documentaries took the screen as The Fourth World War and The Weather Underground played at Grafton-Stovall Theater. The Corporation, based on the book by Joel Bakan, offered a psychological examination of the business corporation organizational model. Capping off the day was the Lost Film Festival, a show hosted in Transitions that featured a combination of live performance and videos of pranks played against society ' s authority figures. Also at MACRoCk, panel discussions were held by experts in various fields. Included in the price of admission, those interested could sit in on a panel of their choice at several locations around campus. At the War Speak panel, guests listened in as faculty, students and members of the community spoke about their perspectives on recent wars. Those who attended had the opportunity to voice their own opinions at the con- clusion of the panel ' s discussion. Other discussions on the music industry featured topics on promoting and booking shows for bands, the independent music movement status or even the label and record promotions process. Visitors could even learn the art of the DJ from experi- Adding harmony lo tfie music, a keyboardist for one of tfie bonds plays for ttie crowd. Thougfi students paid to attend tine events, oil money raised went toward funding tfie event, ' ' mi i , luff ' I f Strumming his guitar, tfie lead singer of one of tfie bands performs on original piece. Bands of many genres performed tfirougfiout tfie weekend, including fiip-fiop, punk, pop rock and otfier forms of independent music. Pfioto by staff ph,- 1.- r ■ -i|. ;- ,- enced DJs themselves. A plethora of independent record labels came to town, setting up shop at the label expo. Each label sent representatives who spoke to interested fans about various topics. Representatives also handed out free Safe and Sewn merchandise, including t-shirts, stickers and buttons. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals was also in attendance, a presence that only reinforced MACRoCk ' s goal of being about more than just business. Organizing MACRoCk was a monumental task, but the MACRoCk and WXJM staffs were up to the challenge. They put in hours of work, culminating into a frenzy of activity the week before the event. Independent music ' s descent upon Harrisonburg gave many music listeners the opportunity to break off from the mainstream. Listeners were treated to songs performed by bands whose top priority was music, not goods or profit. The debut of independent films at MACRoCk complemented the weekend ' s theme of unique and visionary expression. The conference was undoubtedly a success, leaving high expectations for the future of MACRoCk. ■ iH S

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Performing logelher for a packed Godwin Hall, members of Living Legends entertain the crowd. Other than music, students could enjoy break dancing, political documentaries and other Independent films. Photo by staff photographer 9:30 p.m., four bands brought their talent to the heart of Harrisonburg. Captain Tee ' s also got into the act, staging performances from the early evening until well into the night. Although little profit was made from ticket sales, MACRoCk ' s presence provided local restaurants and businesses with a greater pool of customers. If concert-goers wanted a change of pace, MAC- RoCk ' s newest event, the independent film festival, was shown on both days of the event. Supporters could watch a film either in Transitions or Grafton-Stovall Theater. Mardi Gras Made in China, which played at Tran- sitions on April 1, depicted the contrast in lives between Chinese factory workers and American Mardi Gras cel- ebrants. Viewers could also see The Take. a politically and economically charged film about unemployed auto factory workers in Buenos Aires. Graduate Leah Larson said, I think it ' s nice to get out of the mainstream. Too often we ' re bombarded with the same stuff and it ' s nice to step out of It every once in a while. 6ye ifsr War an: liiec da satu fiBOfures

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Itraditionatitsfinestl Tradition r-at its , finest students and faculty gather for the annual celebration of Jannes Madison. Parti ipating in Madison Week events, Vice Presi- dent for Student Affairs, Dr. Mark Warner, and former SGA President, Tom Culligon, sfioke fiands. Both men spoke at the wreath-laying cer- emony. Photo by itai-f photographer Honoring James Madison ' s birthday, cake is served to those in at- tendance at the Madison Day celebration. Madison Day, held on Wednes- day, recognized James Madison ' s birthday. Phoi by staff photographer fea eatures