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

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eau U y ■ by Laura Becker Student journalists develop skills for the future. Named the Best Ail-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper in the country b - the Society of Profes- sional Journalists, The Breeze continued to bring news and entertai nment to the campus community every Monday and Thursday. The Breeze varied in length and offered campus, regional, national and in- ternational news coverage along with entertainment reviews and sports coverage. The paper was distrib- uted at locations around campus and could always be spotted in morning classes as students scrambled to concjuer the bi-weekly Sudoku puzzles or crosswords. The Breeze employed writers, editors, pho- tographers, designers and advertisers, but anyone could volunteer to take photos, write stories, create graphics or work on the Web site. Volunteers were paid for their work after writing five articles or participating in five productions. Senior Matthew Stoss, editor in chief, strongly believed that The Breeze was a forum meant more for student writers than for student readers. The first reason [it] existed was for students to learn to be journalists. Without The Breeze, I wouldn ' t have really started my career. It gave me the opportunity to write, said Stoss. It ' s hands-on, and lets you build clips to show potential employers. You learn a lot more working for an actual ne vspaper than you ever would sitting in a classroom. Stoss said he owed a lot to The Breeze because it prepared him for future employment in the journalism field. If it weren ' t for working for The Breeze, I would have never gotten an internship. The opportunities that [The Breeze] creates if you put the effort into it are unbelievable, Stoss said. Sophomore Jeff Genota enjoyed being able lo showcase his interest in international affairs through his weekly column titled In The Know. I wanted to write because I felt that it was important to educate undergraduates about foreign policy and international affairs, said Genota. One of the most rewarding qualities The Breeze possessed was the opportunity it gave staff members to use their interests to create quality productions. I enjoy being able to write down what I feel inside, and being able to improve my writing. It ' s kind of a passion to write something well and make a good argument about what you ' re trying to say, Genota said. The Breeze accepted both letters to the edi- tor and submissions for its Darts and Pats section from students. The friendly environment of The Breeze of- fice, located in Anthony-Seeger Hall, encouraged students to drop by and check out how production of the paper was run. Monthly meetings were held by section editors to allow writers and contributors to sign up for stories. A student could be mailed prospective stories by contacting a section editor. Information about The Breeze and its staff was available on the newspaper ' s Web site, which also provided full-length stories from the most recent issues of the paper. I don ' t think there is any other group on cam- pus that has such a daily interaction with students because the paper lies around until the next one comes out, said Stoss. Plus, anyone can write for the paper or submit letters to the editor. It is the most visible organization on campus. The brt it Information Circulation: • 9,500 Readership: • 22,000-t- • 16,000 students • 3,000 faculty, staff, community members • 1,000-1- local businesses The Breeze 1 255 I

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•the breeze Waiting for stories to arrive. |unior checks her e-mail for any updates. Czartsy was the assistant news editor and worked with seniors Rachana Dixit and Dominic Desmond. both news editors. Photo courtesy of Evan Dyson Looking over past issues. senior l takes a break during a production day. The editorial board spent Sundays and Wednes- days producing the paper that was put in circulation the next day. Photo courtesy of Evan Dyson Front row: Caiit- Wliiic. KflK Fishei. Janessa KUdall. Dana Fiore, Nazia Mitiia: Second Row: farv Frances Czarstv. Alicia Stetzer, Rachana Dixit. Matthew Stoss, Evan Dvson. Meghan O ' Donnelh Third Row: John Galle. Lauren Pack. Jill Vaworski, Brian Sostak. Brittanv Hanger; Fourth Row: Brian Goodman. Brian Hansen. Eric Trott. Chris Swecker: Back row: Erik Pitzer, Graham Neal. Gil Harrison, Bryan Pope. rVl a |3,i aa 7a ]l tf ' l ' l v ' 4 ' lt o pr6oZ6 inTC ' r maX ' ic ' n The Breeze Editorial Staff Advertising Staff Editor in Chief: Matthew Stoss Ads Manager: Meghan O ' Donnell Managing Editor: Caite White Asst. Ads Manager: Bryan Pope News Editor: Rachana Dixit Specialty Advertising Executive: Lola Sizemore News Editor: Dominic Desmond Ads Design Lead: Brian Sostak Asst. News Editor: Mary Czartsy Asst. Ads Design Lead: Laura Egbert Sports Editor: John Galle Sports Editor: Brian Hansen Ads Executives: Dana Fiore, Phil Finch, Opinion Editor: Brian Goodman Brittany Hanger, Gil Harrison, Erin Riley Arts Entertainment Editor: Jill Yaworski Risharddi Townes Arts Entertainment Editor: Kelly Fisher Copy Editor: Jenessa Kildall Ad Designers: Chris Swecker, Eric Trott, Copy Editor: Alicia Stetzer Nazia Mitha, Lindsey Norment Art Director: Lauren Pack Photo Editor: Evan Dyson Online Editor: Erik Pitzer 1 254 I Organizations

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•care a m r OWtCa o by Eleni Menoutis Student volunteers provide support to victims of sexual assault. Campus Assault ResponsE (CARE) was a stu- dent-established organization made up ot xoluntcers who offered conij assioii and support to sexual assault survivors. Victims had a free and confidential sup- port system available to them, which included a tele- phone helpline service and a peer assistant program. Those who had been directly or indirectly affected by sexual assault could visit the Women ' s Resource Center for CARE assistance or call the helpline for information and crisis intervention. The private helpline service operated 24 hours a day, seven days a week for primary and secondary survivors of sexual assault and rape. All CARE ()kmteers that operate the helpline ha e undergone at least 30 hours of intensi e train- ing, said senior Sarah Williams, CARE training co- ordinator. When victims called the CARE helpline, thev were directed to a voicemail where thev left a name and a number where thev could be reached. The CARE volimteer on call was then paged and responded to the message within b minutes, ac- cording to Williams. CARE training was taken very serioush to ensure the Cjualitv of the group ' s services. It was competitive and not all who ajjplied trained or immediateh began as helpline operators. Sessions were mandatorw If prospective trainees could not attend for the required duration, their applications were filed for next semester ' s training. The trained CARE volunteers conferred with other health care professionals about sexual assault situations and served on an organizational commit- tee. CARE volunteers were able to actively support victims by helping them press charges and accompa- n ing them to court. It was not necessary to be trained in order to become a member of C.4RE. Those who were not trained were still a ital part of the organization and helped out w ith the campus-wide programs. All CARE members were involved in informing the uni- ersit ' communit ' meinbers about its services, goals and fundraising acti ities. CARE provided educational programs and pre- sentations to individual organizations, clubs, classes and residence halls. A featu red speaker was invited to the university to bring attention to the issues of sexual assault and rape. We also annually per- form Rape is not Sex, ' which is a plav of sorts that discusses the stereotypes and m ' ths about rape and sexual assault, said W ' illiams. There were many other university events that supported CARE and sexual assault prevention. Get Carded Day was held on the Commons and offered students helpful information cards explaining how to reduce their risk and what to do if they were sexuali assaulted. Take Back the Night was an evening de ot- ed to ending iolence against women. The Clothesline Project was a visual display of shirts made by those affected bv abuse and assault. CARE was the primary organization working toward ending assault against women and pro ' iding support for those affected. CARE has held a special place in my heart since it began, said Hillary Wing-Richards, associate di- rector of the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention and Women ' s Resource Center. CARE has weathered storms and ups and downs through the ears, but be- cause it is such a valuable group on campus, it always survives, just like the siuvivors they work with. lack 2x d Latino Greek Caucus Founded in 1970, the Black and Latino Greek Caucus regulated and governed the relationships, standards and policies of all Black and Latino Greek-lettered organiza- tions at the imivensitv. Collabora- tion among groups was encouraged through community service, meet- ings and programs. J • ront row: Trent Buslev, Rvan Griffin. Nicolas Jaiamillo. Clii(|uiia Gross. Lucia Ro- as. Ladaisha Ballard. Brandon Borne; Second row: Renzo ()li;uin, Bvron Williams Taniika Jeffries, Anclia Jordan. Gina Harp. Ariel Francisco; Back row: Milionia Warner. Kameron Spencer. Rashad I ' itsenbarger. Ghris Cooks. Brandon Artis. Paris -lamillon, Jackie Casallas. 1256 I Organizations