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

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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

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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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by Jackie da silva and sara wist Ratified m 1789, the Constitution had served as the foundation of the United States for over 300 years. To signify its importance, U.S. Constitution in Times of PerH v as chosen as the theme for Madison Week, beginning March 14. March 16 began with the annual wreath-laying cer- emony. Held near the James Madison statue, the event featured the traditional James Madison impersonator, John Douglas Hall. Former SGA President, Tom Cul- ligan, spoke on why the university appropriately carried Madison ' s name, demonstrating qualities of scholarship and citizenship. New members were inducted into the 1787 Society, a group sponsored by the James Madison Center designed to provide students with the oppor- tunity to explore the life, philosophy and ideals of James Madison. There was also a presentation of the Donald Robertson Scholarship in elementary education. Follow- ing these events, a birthday cake for James Madison was cut and enjoyed by students, faculty and others gathered at the event. Featuring Nicholas Katzenbach, former attorney general of the United States, the Madison Day con- vocation was held later that afternoon in Wilson Hall. The university wind symphony played the processional and The Star-Spangled Banner as the convocation began, followed by a procession of historical American flags. These included St. George ' s Cross, a flag carried to the New World by early English explorers, the Betsy Ross, the first official flag of the United States, and the Star-Spangled Banner. Madison Day Convocation ended with recognitions by Dr. Douglas T Brown, provost and vice president for academic affairs, followed by an arrangement of America the Beautiful. Another major event of Madison Week was the James Madison Commemorative Debate and Citizen Forum, where debate teams competed for possession of the coveted Madison Cup. On March 16, 14 collegiate debate teams, including the university ' s team, went head to head in a full day of debates, culminating in the final round debate that evening in Wilson Hall Auditorium. Six teams advanced to the final round of debate, which focused on the issue Resolved: that the time has come for the United States to reinstate a draft for compulsory military service. During the final round, the crowd enjoyed the excitement of debate, in which several teams argued their side of the resolution while audience members were able to comment and ask questions. After much deliberation by the judges, the debate team from Towson University won possession of the Madison Cup. The team from Yale University placed second and Georgetown University ' s debate team placed third. Throughout the week, both James Madison and the university were honored as students, faculty and others who attended events celebrated a long-standing tradition of excellence. ■ m 1 — 1 ' j ll T ' . i ' Kf u «2?i ' 1 Dressing as the university ' s namesake, John Douglas Hall speaks with interested students. It was a tradition for Hall to represent Madison on this day each year. :!;■,■ ' : ' .iriher Sport ing a shirt created in the spirit of Madi- son Day, a student waifs in line for cake after the wreath-laying ceremony. Each year, the James Madison Center and the Madison Day Committee laid a wreath at the James Madison statue. by Presenting the Madi- son Cup, convocation speaker Nicholas Katzenbach stands with university officials. The cup was awarded in Wilson Hall. Phjtc by i!aif photographer madison wee l