Two indicted in Whitlock abduction

28 Pages·2012·9.28 MB·English

by  James Madison University

Business brotherhood: A new JMU fraternity?
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18. 1990 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY VOL. 67 NO. 29
Two indicted in Whitlock abduction
Wednesday that Whitlock died of multiple blows to Whitlock's parents identified her body earlier this
By Ian Record
the head. The medical examiner's office and week.
staff writer
Harrisonburg police would not comment on the time A campus memorial service for Whitlock will be
A Rockingham County grand jury indicted two men of her death. held in the Wilson Hall Auditorium at 5 p.m. Friday.
Tuesday with abduction and robbery in connection The medical examiner's office also would not The Contemporary Gospel Singers will participate in
with the death of Leann Whitlock. comment on whether Whitlock had been sexually the service.
Tommy David Strickler, 24, and Ronald Lee assaulted Whitlock was a member of the campus singing
Henderson, 23, previously had been charged with Whitlock, a sophomore psychology major, had group.
grand larceny in the theft of the car Whitlock was been missing since about 6:45 p.m. Jan. 5, when she Whitlock's funeral will be held today in First
driving at the time she disappeared. left her Madison Square apartment on South Main Baptist Church of Salem.
The third suspect, Donna Kay Maddox Tudor, was Street to pick up her boyfriend, John Dean, from Police are still searching for Henderson, who is
indicted earlier this week on grand larceny charges in Valley Mall. described as a white male, 5-foot-9, about 190
connection with the theft of the car Whitlock was Whitlock's body was discovered by police at 8:45 pounds, with dark hair and dark eyes. He has a
driving. p.m. Jan. 13, about five miles north of Waynesboro,
The Roanoke medical examiner's office said after a tip from an Augusta County resident. See WHITLOCK page 2 >
Hundreds congregate
to commemorate King
JMU black students are realizing that
By David Schleck
we're going backward" in the civil
and Doreen Jacobson
rights movement.
staff writers
Leann Whitlock, a JMU
During Martin Luther King Day sophomore, was found dead Janl 13
ceremonies Monday, hundreds of after being missing for eight days.
JMU students and faculty members Marchers carried signs and wore
celebrated the civil rights leader's yellow ribbons in her honor.
work and remembered a JMU A moment of silence also was held
sophomore who was found dead in WhiUock's honor at a Speak Out
Saturday. on civil rights later that afternoon.
JMU President Ronald Carrier and At a formal ceremony held Monday
Lisa Briggs, the celebration night in King's honor, participants
committee chairwoman, started the lit a candle for Whitlock and
celebration at noon by linking arms collected almost $400 in memorial
and leading hundreds of marchers up contributions.
the Quad. Alan MacNult, JMU's director of
Briggs said the march was an campus police and safety, who met
"outward expression of how we feel King in the early sixties, also
about the King." participated in the unity march.
Demonstrators joined hands and "I'm glad the celebration has come
sang civil rights anthems and hymns to the point where it's just a
such as "We Shall Overcome" and commemoration for an historic
"Amazing Grace." Banners and signs person," not a violent protest,
read, "Injustice anywhere is a threat MacNult said.
to justice everywhere" and "Let us
Alpha Phi Alpha sponsored JMU's
not be judged by the color of our
first King Day march in 1986. In
skins „but by the content of our
1987, the university began
character."
sponsoring the event.
Senior Stephanie Jones said the
The march led into Grafton-Stovall
marchers were the most she had seen
Theatre for the Speak Out. Students
at the annual King march during her
continued singing as they filled
four years at JMU. Staff photo by VASHA HUNT
about 600 seats in the theater.
Jones said, "The crowd [at the
The program included songs by the
march] was large, partly due to Bill Whitaker carries a sign In memory of Leann Whitlock in the
Lcann Whitlock and partly because See KING page 2> Martin Luther King Day march Monday.
Page 2. The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990
Whitlock
>■ (Continued from page 1)
number of tattoos on his arms and
Students' concern prompts safety program
shoulders, and is known to appear both
with and without a beard.
Strickler is being held without bond Other students suggested that
in the Rockingham County Jail. By David OToole But campus police officers
staff writer cautioned against carrying dorm doors should be locked 24
Tudor also is being held at the
concealed weapons, because they hours a day. In a system similar to
Rockingham County Jail. Tutor's bail In response to students' conerns
the one used at the University of
are illegal and could be used
has been set at $10,000 for the grand after the death of a JMU
Virginia, dorm visitors use phones
against a victim during an attack.
larceny charge. sophomore, Frederikson Hall
outside each dorm to call someone
Donna Harper, director of JMU's
JMU President Ronald Carrier said sponsored a program on campus
health center, said anyone who has to let them in.
this week, "All of us at JMU are safety awareness Tuesday night
Shannon Russell, president of
been threatened or harmed must
shocked and saddened over the tragic Speakers presented safety tips
report the incident immediately. Frederikson's hall council,
death of Leann Whitlock. The deepest and information about attacks on
"The biggest problem in coordinated the event A "defense
sympathy from everyone at JMU is coUege campuses, and students
educating people is that incidents week" had been scheduled for later
extended to her. family, friends and discussed problems with campus
aren't reported," she said. this semester, but Russell felt the
classmates. safety and gave suggestions on
During the discussion on program was needed now because
"We are distraught and concerned that how to improve safety.
problems about campus safety, of Whitlock's death.
such a horrendous act has taken place," Campus police officer Margaret
residents worried about the Frederikson resident Holly
Carrier said. "We hope that those Campbell said students should use
widespread practice of propping Daniels found the program "very
responsible are brought to justice." the buddy system when walking
open outside doors to dorms after informative," but she said she still
Esther Whitlock, Leann Whitlock's around campus and should avoid
they have been locked. feels "somewhat unsafe" on
mother, said Sunday that she hopes her the railroad tracks at night
Some students said the campus campus.
daughter's death will invoke fear in Ellen Eslinger, a member of the
needs more safety phones. Four of Other participants included Kerry
students. "I want this to scare people. JMU history department and a
the special phones are installed Doto and Jenn Krebs, members of
If this tragedy can prevent this from co-sponsor of JMU NOW, also
around campus, but students JMU NOW, and Alan MacNutt,
happening to someone else, then my emphasized the effectiveness of
suggested that a safety phone be director of campus police and
daughter will not have died in vain. I carrying a safety whistle in order
installed near each dorm. safety.
am truly sorry that Leann had to be the to scare away an attacker.
.
example."
o
King
(Continued from page 1) friendship. Thank you. Dr. King." success of civil rights in the United King and his work on the civil
Spotswood Elementary School The choir, the essays and an art States. rights movement, but they stressed
Choir and essays by students at display by the young students were Carrier told the audience that that society still can be improved.
Elkton Elementary School. all efforts to increase community King's work still has a dramatic Student Howard Burr said, "Thirty
The last line of one fourth grader's involvement in the King Day impact today, citing the recent quest years ago I wouldn't be able to be up
essay, entitled "My Friend," read, "I program. for freedom by many Communist here and talk like this, because I'm
am black and my friend is white. We Faculty members and students European nations as an example. black. But thanks to men like
go to school together and share our expressed mixed feelings about the Byron Bullock, assistant to the Martin Luther King, I can.
associate vice president of student "But we still have a long way to
affairs, said, "King reached the go," Burr said.
mountain top, looked over and saw Monday night, more than 1,000
the promised land." people attended a formal program in
In the Shenandoah Valley, JMU Wilson Hall that included prayers,
students can also climb mountains. speeches and music.
Bullock said. "We all have the Rev. Tyrone Crider, the national
opportunity to set goals for our lives executive director for Operation
and reach these goals." People United to Save Humanity,
This celebration is really a flew in from Chicago to speak at the
"celebration of life," Bullock said. ceremony.
Many of the participants in the Briggs said she was pleased by the
Speak Out said they were grateful for success of the day's events.
N cB&eze
. > * -.
Founded 1922
Editor Laura Hunt
Managing editor Heather Dawaon 'To iht press alone, cheauered as il is with abuses, ihe
Business manager Brian Povlnelli world is indebted for all the triumphs which have been
Design edilor Stephen Rounlree gaiiud by reason and humanity over error and oppression
Assalant design aditor Jennifer Roae ■ J,imts Mad,son
News ad Dor Wendy Warren
Assistant news editor Lisa Crabba The Breeze is published Monday
L'estyle editor Kristin Fay and Thursday mornings and distributed
Arts ed-ior Laurel Wlsainger
Business editor Meghan Johnaon throughout JMU.
Mailing address is The Breeze.
Assistant business edilor David Noon
Communication Department. JMU.
Sports edrtor Stephanie Swaim
Assistant sports ed-tot Matt Waaniewakl Harrisonburg, Va, 22807.
Editorial editor Bitsy Overkamp For advertising, call 568-6596. For
Ass-stani editorial editor Laura Hutchlaon editorial offices, call 568-6127.
Photo editor Lawrence Jackaon Comments and complaints should
Assistant photo aditor Mark Manouklan be directed to Laura Hunt, editor.
Staff photo by LAWRENCE JACKSON Wire news editor Carol Willey
Copy editor Eric Fife Advisers FlipDeLucal
Production manager Jennifer Powell Alar Neofcowiiz [
Lisa Briggs and Dr. Ronald Carrier lead the Martin Luther King Day Ads design manager Debra Sarratt David Wendetken I
march from the Quad to the Speak Out In Grafton-Stovall Theatre. mmm _
the Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990, page Jj
NEWS
ABC agents close
Early childhood plans change
The Mystic Den early
Saturday evening
By Christine Boltz "Students aren't going to have an education
staff writer adviser, so they will not talk to people in the
BRvy RRnobhuynn WWlilllliiaammcs The Virginia Department of Education's new education department until later on. They may not
staff writer requirements for teacher education were get all the information they need."
The Mystic Den closed two hours early Saturday implemented at JMU this semester, but students But Ross said there are some advantages to the
night because officers from the Alcoholic Beverage and faculty aren't sure how successful they will be. new requirements. "This gives us a chance to
Control Board were concerned the bar was admitting "[Some] felt that the new curriculum would take examine the classes, to reflect the changes."
too many people, according to the bar's manager. away from learning about the child's development," Lynn Agee, a sophomore early childhood
"At least four agents from the ABC arrived near said Jennifer Brown, a sophomore education major. education major, said, "I feel that the new
11:15 p.m.," said Debbie Anderson. The agents then "I personally am very glad that I can graduate in the curriculum will hurt us as teachers. When we have
met several undercover ABC officers who were posing last class as an early childhood major because I feel to teach everything it is kind of senseless to just
as customers. that my major is children and that is what I need to major in one thing.
major in."
The ABC did not file any violations against the bar "When we have to teach the basics, it is kind of
after the incident, but they are investigating the bar Current sophomores are the last group of students hard if you are specialized in one area."
and will contact the management by the end of this*. who do not need to meet the new requirements,
Students also will spend an increased amount of
week, Anderson said. which demand that early childhood majors major in
time in pre-student teaching, the time they spend
The ABC would not say why they initially visited any area from the arts and sciences, not in
preparing for student teaching. In some programs,
education.
the bar or why The Mystic Den was being
such as middle school education, the number of
investigated. Students must also minor in early childhood,
weeks spent student teaching has been increased.
The officers were concerned Saturday night that the which includes preschool through third grade,
Education classes have been restructured. In a new
management would be unable to control the crowd if middle education, which includes grades 4 through
six-hour class, students will learn all aspects of
a fight broke out, she said. 8, or special education. The minor carries as many
teaching language arts in early childhood.
hours as a major. >
They recommended the bar close at midnight, two
"Instead of just teaching reading and spelling, we
hours before its normal 2 a.m. closing time. There have been few changes in the requirements
now try to teach children literacy," Ross said.
The agents also checked some customers' IDs as for secondary education.
Some classes will be taught by a team of
they were leaving, but "no minors were found" in the Dr. Martha Ross, an associate professor of early
professors.
bar, Anderson said. childhood education, said, "Because of the reduction
The management asked the customers to cooperate of courses, they are not going to be as prepared to Dr. Charles Blair, head of the early childhood
with the early closing so the agents would not return, teach children. Some of the majors do not have education department, said, "That has a lot of
Anderson said. "The kids were really nice about much application to children. benefit to students and faculty."
everything.
Gordon's choices for elections committee rejected
By Klran Krishnamurthy resident and commuter senators, as two additional senatorial seats have automatically begin against any
SGA reporter outlined in the SGA constitution. become vacant senators who accumulate three points.
Mclntosh suggested that the The latest vacancies bring the total
A Student Government Association Also at the meeting: " ;
committee be reorganized to include number of open senate seats to seven.
• Jeff Brauer introduced a bill
committee has rejected SGA
two student representatives and one Some student representative seats also
encouraging faculty members to use
Legislative Vice President Alex student-at-large, in addition to the are open.
Dukes Duplicates to make copies of
Gordon's suggestions for a constitutional requirements. In other business, the SGA
class packets was introduced. The
committee's appointments. The major election committee approved a bill introduced by Chandler
packets are currently available only at
At Tuesday's SGA meeting. Internal determines the rules governing the Hall Senator Jeff Brauer calling for an
Kinko's Copies.
Affairs Committee Chairman Jason election of SGA president, vice improved attendance policy for SGA
Mclntosh said Gordon's proposal presidents, secretary and treasurer. The meetings. • Tim Knapp announced his
naming seven students to the SGA's commute also oversees the election of The new system is based on a point committee would issue a special
major elections committee was killed Honor Council and University Class scale, in which an unexcused absence report on the parking situation at next
because it did not ensure accurate Organization officers. at an SGA meeting counts as one Tuesday's SGA meeting.
representation of the JMU student Gordon said he will come up with point and an excused absence at a Knapp said, "Get a parking deck out
body. more names for the committee. committee meeting constitutes a half of your mind, because it's further off
The suggestions included only Also at the meeting, Gordon said point. Impeachment proceedings will than you think."
New college loses funds but keeps enthusiasm
By Eric Fife The proposed budget gives the wished to expand, including JMU, college will not be killed if the
copy editor
college only $74,000 of the $1.3 George Mason, Radford and Mary budget passes. "We intend to go
A funding cut proposed in former million JMU had requested in Washington College. Woodrow forward in planning, ... to
Gov. Gerald Baliles' budget has planning funds for the next two Wilson College, the proposed continue ... to be creative, to look
disappointed many JMU years. Northern Virginia joint venture for innovative ways to deliver
administrators associated with the The $1.3 million would have between the University of Virginia higher education."
proposed college of Applied Science been used to hire five staff members and Virginia Tech, also would be JMU has not given up hope for
and Technology. for the college, including a provost. funded from the same money. the new college, she said. "We
"We're disappointed, but we're not If the General Assembly approves Higher education is being asked expect to be working with the state
discouraged," Gail Nardi, consultant the budget provision, a $1.1 to bear "a disproportionate burden" government ... to see if we can
to the president for new programs, million pool of money will be split of state budget cuts, Nardi said.
-said among four Virginia schools that Nardi said plans for the new See COLLEGE page 4 >
■Hm
Page 4, The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990
College Nardi said the funding cuts are programs are going to come college, she said.
"neither a rejection of our proposal slowly." .
>• (Continued from page 3) nor a message that we should Everyone in the state government However, she noted, the college
persuade them" to allocate more abandon it. It is a message that says has been "extremely "needs to be encouraged with a little
funding for the proposed college. . these are light times, and new complimentary" of the proposed money."
By John Frizzera • A 6- to 7-foot pine tree was cut down and removed Petty Larceny
police reporter from the JMU Arboretum between 5 p.m. Dec. 6 and • A textbook, Foundation of Financial Management,
3:45 a.m. Dec 7. The tree was located near a was stolen from the second floor of Carrier Library at
Campus police reported the following:
drainage culvert south of the arboretum entrance. 3:50 p.m. Dec 13. It was valued at $45.
• An unknown person threw a snowball through a • An unknown white male was reported carrying a
Breaking and Entering
window in the breezeway. between Maury and Wilson refrigerator at the south end of Greek Row at 12:20
• Twelve rooms in Wayland Hall were broken into
halls. The broken window was discovered at about a.m. Dec. 15. He dropped the refrigerator when he
between midnight Jan. 1 and 7:10 a.m. Jan. 2. An
6:30 a.m. Dec. 8. was confronted by three residents of the Row.
unknown person or persons got into the rooms by
punching holes through the hollow core doors. The Destruction Of Public Propsrty He told the Row residents he and a friend were
rooms were ransacked, but no objects were stolen. • Police officers discovered a shattered glass having a contest to see how much they could steal
Dangerous Practices panel in the door leading to the game room in Warren from the Row.
Campus Center at 9:15 p.m. Dec. 29. • A hand vacuum cleaner was reported missing
• A group of students were observed at 12:15 a.m.
Jan. 14 running across frozen Newman Lake from • A screen was found pulled from the the south from the office of a faculty member in Jackson Hall
Kappa Sigma to Shorts Hail. They then jumped into a window of Gilford Hall at 5:30 a.m. Jan. 3. Police between 11 p.m. Jan. 3 and 7 a.m. Jan. 4
waiting car and attempted to evade police by driving also found pry marks on the window, which was not • A 7-foot plant in an 18-inch brass holder was
behind Chandler Hall without lights. locked. reported missing from the Shenandoah Room in
When they stopped the car, which was being • A window in the storeroom of Godwin Hall was Chandler Hall. The plant was removed from the room
driven by a student, police found it had a broken out bewteen 11 p.m. Jan. 12 and 4:30 p.m. sometime between 5 p.m. Dec 28 and 7 a.m. Jan 4.
iacutty/staff parking sticker and was registered in Jan. 13. • A coin holder, coins and candy were reported
the name of the driver's parents. The driver of the Grand Larceny ' -~ »i*. removed from a faculty office sometime between 5
car was judicially referred. • A Kenwood stereo was removed from a vehicle p.m. Jan 8 and 11:30 am. Jan 9.
• An unidentified student drove close to a student parked in Z-lot between 3 p.m. Dec. 10 and 3:15 p.m. • The right tire and wheel reportedly were stolen
ticket writer in H-lot at 11:52 a.m. Dec. 7, yelled Dec. 12. The top of the convertible was cut to from a Ford Tempo parked in X-lot between 6 p.m.
obscenities, made obscene gestures toward the remove the stereo, which was valued at (500. Jan 10 and 10:06 p.m. Jan 13. The tire and wheel
ticket writer, then drove away. • Two rings were reported missing from a fourth were valued at $80.
floor bathroom in Shorts Hall at 10:30 a.m. Jan 9. • An employee reportedly removed money from
Destruction of Personal Property The rings, a diamond and sapphire ring and a ruby another's desk in the maintenance center office at
• An unknown person poured a soft drink into a and diamond ring, were left by a resident in the 11:20 a.m. Jan 12.
typewriter belonging to a Frederikson Hall resident bathrom after she washed her hands. The rings were
Dec 7. valued at $300. See POLICELOG page 5 ►
434-5375
778 E. Market St.
Large Pizzas
with <t topping
$125fi
for
only
Expires 1/25/90 * not valid for delivery
Come try our $2.50 mini pizza!
Watch for our Ciro's Super Bowl Special
Details coming soon!
GREEN SOUTH MAIN LAUNDRY
1596 South Main Slieel (Mick or Mack Complex)
Our Family Is Happy To Provide The Best Coin Laundry Possible.
Modern — Clean ~ Lowest Prices — Best Value
OUR FEATURES HAVE VALUE!
38 washers • 22 new, modern American
Wash 60c computerized dryers • Digital readout shows
time and temperature • Accepts dimes and
Dry25C
quarters • Controlled atmosphere for year round
(lOmin.
comfort • Cable TV • Lounge and snack area •
tor 250
Restroom • Coin Changer • Plenty of folding
area • Soap vending machine • Plenty of hot
water • Attendant on duty
O
Maytag Double-Loader 75C
"JUST TO BE THERE"
Convenient Hours: Triple-Loader $ 1.25
52 W. Water St • Harrisonburg, VA • [phone] Daily 6am - 9:30pm Last Load 8:45pm 433-1566
The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990, page 5
Policelog
► (Continued from page 4) remain in dorms during the holiday break unless they him from hurting himself and a companion who was in
have permission from the university. the room.
Possession of Fslss Identification • A member of Lambda Chi Alpha was found inside
Possession of Marijuana
• Christopher Downing, 20,, of Chesapeake, was the fraternity house at 4:30 p.m. Jan. 1. He was in • Barry L. Davis, 19, of Broadway, was charged
charged with possession of a false operator's another member's room and claimed to be the house with possession of marijuana and driving under the
license after he left his wallet at the JMU campus officer. influence at 9:31 p.m. Dec 14.
police station Dec 8. When the wallet was checked
Unauthorized use of JMU Documents
for identification, police found a Florjda driver's Trespassing
• A non-student from Pennsylvania was charged
license with a false date of birth. • A non-student was charged with trespassing after
with possession of his cousin's JMU ID Jan. 4. The
being caught by officers in the Village area at 3:30
card had been confiscated in a related larceny
Personal Harassment a.m. Dec. 31. A JMU student who was with the
investigation by Harrisonburg City Police.
• Five males reportedly threatened a pizza delivery non-student was not charged.
person about 1:15 a.m. Dec. 8 outside Chappelear Tampering with Motor Vehicles
Hall. One of the suspects reportedly wore a light • An officer on patrol in G-lot at 4:04 p.m. Jan 7
• ' Four residents of Spots wood Mobile Home Park
brown three-quarter length coat and had short hair. observed a car with deflated tires. No puncture
were reported trespassing outside the service tunnel
near the Convocation Center at 12:30 a.m. Jan 8. marks were found, and the owner was notified.
Suspicious Persons
One of the four, who police said had previously been Noise Complaint
• On Dec 18, at 3 p.m. a female employee of 1st
charged with sexual battery, was arrested and • A student was charged judicially with failure to
American Bank reported being approached by a
charged with trespassing. control a guest, violating the school alcohol policy
suspicious male. A campus post office employee
The other three were served with trespass notices. and being noisy at 12:45 a.m. Jan 8. The Hillside
reported being approached by the same man on Dec,.
• Police found a baseball bat and a blackjack in the resident also reportedly gave police false
22 at 10:45 a.m. The incidents ocurred outside the
car of a non-student who was stopped at a traffic information, but later recanted the story.
1st American Bank near D-lot.
• Five male juveniles were observed by a student in stop at 1:20 a.m. Jan 14. The blackjack was Assault
the campus center at 3.:15 p.m. Jan 5. A JMU confiscated and the driver was served with a • A fight reportedly broke out between two groups
campus police officer instructed them to leave trespassing notice. at 12:46 a.m. Jan. 13 at the Lambda Chi Alpha
campus. Alcohol Poisoning fraternity house. No charges were filed.
• A 25- to 30-year-old white male was observed • An unconscious student who apparently was the Driving Under the Influence
inside Frederikson Hall at 8:03 p.m. Jan 7. victim of alcohoi poisoning was removed from • • Paul Lanier, 24, of Elkton, a non-student, was
residence hall by rescue squad at 12:54 a.m. Jan charged with driving under the influence on Duke
Suspicious Activity
14. The victim also'was suspected of ingesting pain Drive West at 4:15 a.m. Jan 13.
• An unknown person was observed trying to open killers. • Amy L. Schmidt, 20, of Harrisonburg, was
locked doors in Frederikson Hall at 3 a.m. Jan 12.
charged with driving under the influence on Madison
Substance Abuse
Drive at 1 40 am. Dec 9.
Unauthorized Entry • A resident of Hoffman Hall reportedly locked
Number of DIP arrests since Jan. 1,1990: 8
• A resident of Weaver hall was found in the dorm at himself in his room and ransacked it at 234 a.m. Jan
1:30 a.m. Dec 31 and was escorted out of the 14. Police officers, who suspected substance Number of people stopped for running stop signs on
building. University rules state that no students can abuse, had to open the door and detain him to keep Blucstonc Drive: 5
■% &a
1990
a new decade...a new gym.
a new YOU!
$5.00 OFF
Semester Membership Wonderland
Bring this flier in for a Semi-Formal Dance
free workout.
Friday, January 26th
Extended hours M-Th 6:30 am-10 pm
Friday 6:30 am- 9 pm
to fit your
Sat 8:00 am- 3 pm Beginning at 9pm
busy lifestyle: Sun 9:00 am- 7 pm
Harrisonburg Holiday Inn
Climber
Cosh Bar - Bring $
Aerobics
Tickets are $12/couple and
Exercise Bikes
Tanning Bed $7/single on sale in Commuter
Largest, Complete Free Lounge or at the
Weight Room in the area!
WCC Information Desk NOW!
Baggies & Other Workout
BARBELL
Clothes In Stock
/AEROBIC-CLUB
Commuter Student Council
1036 Edom Road 433-5682
Page 6, The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990
Goforitatthe Commons.
. .
Brand-new and completely Get off-campus this Fall.
furnished, these four-bed- Call The Commons at
room apartments have 432-0600. Go for it
patios and balconies, wall-
t&*
to-wall carpeting, a micro-
wave oven, washer/dryer _
and a cable TV hook-up.
869 Port Republic Road £t
432-0600
11190
S
The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990, page 7
WIRE NEWS
Tenure
High court says universities must open files
By Dennis Kelly Penn was supported by high-powered Despite that optimistic note, we do in the dark of night concerning a
Gannett News Service Harvard, Yale, Stanford and the AAUP. Benjamin raised the possibility that all candidate's qualifications."
written comments in a file could be Amy Swauger, of the American
The all-important tenure review But Justice Harry A. Blackmun
positive, and yet the grapevine could Association of University Women,
process at colleges and universities wrote for the court that educational
work to deny a candidate tenure and no said she doubts that this case "will
nationwide could be driven underground institutions should be treated no
one would really know why. open the floodgates" for more
as a result of last week's Supreme differently than any other business
discrimination lawsuits because they're
Court decision forcing universities to accused of discrimination. Any relevant Charles A. Shanor, the EEOC's
expensive and take years. However,
open tenure review files in material should be made available general counsel, doesn't agree. He said
lawsuits that are filed will be processed
discrimination cases. , dduurnirn g investigations, the court said. the practical need for disseminating
more quickly because files will be
There will be "less in the files ...
more accessible.
more phone calls, more use of the
Benjamin said it's too early to tell
grapevine; really illicit means," said
how university policies may change.
Ernst Benjamin, general secretary of
"I guess the bottom line for me is that I Some may open the flies to those who
the American Association of
demand them. Others will simply
University Professors. and others will say pretty much the
refuse unless forced to do so, he said.
Such scenarios are being suggested
same things in the light of day that we Tung's claim that she was
by parties on both sides of last week's
discriminated against now heads back
9-0 Supreme Court vote, which was do in the dark of the night concerning a
to lower courts. Tung said Penn's own
decided in favor of Rosalie Tung, a
candidate's qualifications." tenure review commission agreed with
former associate professor in the
her charge before she left for
University of Pennsyvania's Wharton
Wisconsin. Penn maintains it did not
School. Tung charged that she was
discriminate in her case, Penn's -
. denied tenure — a virtual guarantee of
Epstein said.
— Charles A, Shanor
job security — because of sexual
But the EEOC will now be given the
discrimination.
files that will help make that
The Equal Employment Opportunity
determination, though some
Commission had subpoenaed the negotiation remains on which parts of
tenure review files for Tung and five of
those tenure review flies are actually
her male colleagues after Tung filed a
relevant to the case, EEOCs Shanor
claim which said she was the equal or
said
better of the men in the department Tung, now a tenured professor of information to the many people who Epstein said Penn intends to comply
who had received tenure. business administration at the make tenure judgments will still with the court's directive. "There's
Maintaining that academic freedom University of Wisconsin of require written evaluations. certainly no doubt about what our
protects tenure flies, Penn argued that Milwaukee, said, "I'm particularly glad As a tenured professor of law at obligation is," he said. "We lost, and it
tenure is so critical to academic about the unanimous vote. I think it Atlanta's Emory Law School, Shanor was a shutout"
integrity that schools need the special will pave the way for other women and said, "I guess the bottom line for me is
shield of confidentiality in the peer minorities and make it easier for them that I and others will say pretty much Copyright 1990, USA TODAY/ Apple
review process that leads to tenure. to pursue their claims." the same things in the light of day that College Information Network
Family time? Creator hopes for adult viewership
But the first thing those not yet acquainted with the inspired by the old Dick Van Dyke Show opening,
By Matt Roush
Gannett News Service Simpsons will notice is their comic grotesqueness: when audiences always wondered if Van Dyke would
bulging eyes, lowering bouffants, distorted features. trip over the footstool.
Matt Greening said he hopes grown-ups will take As in his legendary cult comic strip "Life in Hell,"
Groening lives in Venice, Calif., with his wife,
"The Simpsons" to heart. "Grown-ups," he said. which turns 10 in April, "The Simpsons" is colored
Deborah, and 9-monlh-old son Homer — named after
"That's a kid's word. Adults, I want adults to with garish strokes of fear and loathing.
Groening's cartoonist father and not his comic
appreciate the show." Father Homer Simpson is a loutish but sincere
creation, whose name comes from the novel "Day of
As a natural slip for a man who admits, "My idea failure, scraping by in his menial job in a nuclear
the Locust"
of children's humor is some other people's idea of power plant At home, son Bart (an anagram of Brat)
sophisticated humor.7 lgoks to be perpetuating the cycle, an incorrigible The most mainstream aspect of "The Simpsons" is
the merchandising, with 45 licenses already issued.
With "The Simpsons", the Fox Network's attempt mischief maker whose sure-to-be-mimicked lingo
"The difference is that these characters weren't
to bring loony 'toons back to prime time, cartoonist includes cracks like, "Don't have a cow. Homer!"
initially designed to be merchandised," said Groening.
Greening thinks he has "defined family entertainment A measure of "The Simpsons'" offbeat quality is
'• in a new way. Most of the family shows are evident in the kaleidoscopic opening sequence. Some "Most of the stuff out there is designed to make
namby-pamby sentimentality or smarmy innuendo. of the opening's elements will change week to week
"you look good, which I'm not sure having Bart
We stay away from that" — Bart's "I will not waste chalk" penance at the
Simpson's face on your T-shirt does. Ultimately, I
Speaking of the latter, "The Simpsons" makes an school blackboard will sometimes read "I will not think it is cool, but it's definitely not glamorous."
appropriately funky companion piece to the Fox hit instigate revolution"; and the climactic moment when
"Married ... With Children." "I always thought the the family flops on the couch in front of the TV will
Bundys are far more cartoonish than the Simpsons, lead to a variety of gags: the couch collapsing. Homer Copyright 1990, USA TODAY/ Apple College
myself," said Groening, 35. hitting the floor, Bart flying in the air. Groening was Information Network
Page 8, The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990
Come join in the fun .
Dance for Dimes
... to raise money for the local March of Dimes
■■••■"." Saturday, Feb. 10 10 a.m. — 8 p.m.
' in the Highlands Room (J. Maddies)
For Info, call:
Sponsored by Kappa Sigma
March ol Dimes 434-7789
for the March of Dimes
Stephen Wagner 434-7595
&3Ht,
DON'T SIGN UP
FOR A STUDENT
LOAN UNTIL YOU
SIGN UP HERE.
v
%/u^
Pfe -==?,:
■ I
BAHAMAS
FOR SPRING BREAK!!
If you plan to live off campus next year, nouns the time to sign up
to live in the most popular off campus Housing Community. Sign
your lease between now and February 12th, and you and your
Men who don't register with roommates' names will be placed in a drawing to win a "A Trip to
Selective Service oren't eligible for
the Bahamas Princess Resort And Casino" over Spring Break.
some Federal benefits. And that
includes federal student aid for col-
lege. So if you're within a month of
FEATURES OFFERED AT
turning 18, fake five minutes and fill
out a simple card at the post office.
HUNTERS RIDGE
■—■
• Easy walking distance to campus i
• JMU bus service every 15 minutes
• Convenience to shopping
• On-site property management
• On-site security
Newstip?
• Monthly cleaning service
• Completely equipped kitchen including:
microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with
icemaker, and range
Newstip?
• Washer/Dryer in each unit
• Private decks or patios
• Custom blinds at all windows
• Plush carpeting
Newstip?
• Furnished and unfurnished units
• Basketball and sand Volleyball courts
Newstip? Come by the Hunters Ridge Management Office today and ask for
details Ion how to SPEND YOUR SPRING BREAK IN THE BAHAMAS!!
While in the office register for our bi-monthly
giveaways. The first item is a Sharp compact
Call x6127
disc player. Drawing to be held January 25th.
HUNTERS RIDGE MANAGEMENT • 715 Port Republic Rd. • Harrisonburg. VA 22801 • [phone]
The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990, page 9
EDITORIAL
YOU KNOW, ON A CM LIKE T&CAY, ^
I DON T SEE WWTS SO W ABOUT
Life, black or white, is precious,
not devalued by anyone at JMU
To the editor:
In regard to a statement made by one of the young
women on the 11 o'clock news Jan. 14, 1990. about
JMU student Leann Whitlock, I think it was an unfair
comment to make. The woman said something like, "I
just think that if [Leann] was a white student . . ." How
unfair.
What is she trying to say here? Is she saying that if
Leann had been a white student, the campus would have
been more worried and concerned? Does this mean that
generally the JMU campus considers white life more
precious than black life or any other life? I disagree with
this idea. Or, by this statement, does she mean that if the
student had been white, the police would have worked
harder, and the death of the student wouldn't have
happened?
I believe that in such a sad time of crisis, such a
statement is not needed. I am not trying to criticize or
downgrade the pain everyone has felt, or say that there
isn't prejudice, but please, not all people "have it in" for
blacks. I think the campus and the community were
Grieve without accusations... scared, shocked and concerned that a human life was
missing. Perhaps I am misinterpreting the woman's
comment; if so, I'm sorry. Once again, however, it is not
JMU is currcnily in shock. One of our own, Leann "be-on-ihe-lookout" bulletin for Learm and her boyfriend's fair to assume that anyone here devalues black life. Life
Whitlock, died in what appears to be a senseless murder car — this after interviewing her friends and family and is life, and it is precious.
for profit. It is true that some people react to such a realizing the disappearance was uncharacteristic of Leann. Leah Dayrlt
horrible event by searching for someone to blame. The Jan. 7 the car was listed as stolen. Jan. 8 Leann was listed senior
first individual, or individuals, to blame are the ones who as a possible missing person, and Jan. 9 she was listed as a Running enthusiast stresses010*08*
perpetrated the crime. Then we tend to blame the police or missing person after her family signed an affidavit. safety in quest for good health
the officials in charge. But, on WHSV's Sunday and Currently, according to statistics reported in the Jan. 11
To the editor:
Monday broadcasts, some people said the police failed to Daily News-Record, there are 21,996 missing people over
There are times in our lives that we feel untouchable by
act quickly enough because of Leann's skin color. the age of 18 in a national crime computer. In 1988 alone
the menaces of society. Such is how many of us felt upon
These grieving friends jumped to a conclusion that has 378,175 people were entered into this computer; 565.146
entering school at JMU in the "small" town of
angered many and confused some. Such an accusation of those people were removed after being "found.'' Harrisonburg.
causes a rift in a community that is vulnerable right now. Granted, there were several clues in this case that Unfortunately, though, it sometimes requires a grim
A whole way of life, one where we felt safe and secure, something had happened to Leann — including the fact reminder such as the death of fellow student Leann
has been altered because of the tragedy, and regardless of that she left her wallet and checkbook at home — but even Whitlock to shake us out of our dream world.
their skin color or national origin, everyone on this those closest to her didn't report Leann missing until the Harrisonburg is not that much different from any other
campus needs the support of the campus as a whole — not following morning. And, sadly, Leann probably wouldn't part of the country in regards to the dangers of modern
society.
one divided by race. have been helped if the response had been any quicker.
As a runner, I enjoy running along the back roads
We believe that the police, all jurisdictions that were What we all need to remember is that these accusations
behind the Convocation Center and through the
involved in the case, acted in a professional and proper won't bring Leann back and may permanently damage a
Arboretum — it a beautiful and relaxing place to escape
manner. Police spokesman Don Farley said that on Jan. 6. community already seriously injured. Let's grieve, not
to.
the day she was reported missing, the police put out a accuse those that did their best to bring Leann back. What really bothers me is the number of girls I often
... and realize you're not alone see running alone back there in near or total darkness,
away from any nearby houses or buildings. With all the
runner enthusiasts that I know and see, I don't understand
The news of Leann Whitlock's death has had an effect can help, too. Be there for your friends. Listen, talk or just why anyone has to run alone.
on many JMU students — those who knew her and those be there to offer a hug or a shoulder to cry on. I have faith that my fellow students would go out of
who did not know Leann personally. There is a memorial service planned for Leann at 5 p.m. their way to make sure that their friends, as well as other
People are sad, frightened and trying to face up to the tomorrow in Wilson Hall. It will be a time for students to students, are not in danger while running. You just need
fact that someone they cared about is gone. We feel anger remember Leann and offer each other support. to ask them.
We can't go through our lives constantly fearful of
that one of our peers was a victim of such a senseless act A similar meeting took place Sunday night when
society, but we can take sensible precautions to avoid
of violence. One of the most important things to remember members of the Counseling Center staff met with black
unnecessary risk. Running, or even walking, in highly
during this difficult time, according to Counseling Center students after the body was found. The students sang,
occupied areas, in daylight and never alone does not
director Shirley Cobb, is that whatever feelings you have prayed, cried and shared memories of Leann.
seem that difficult. Be healthy, but be sensible.
are OK. Anger, denial, bargaining and depression are all A group affiliated with the Counseling Center, the Peer James Engbert
part of the process of dealing with grief. Helpers, is planning to attend Leann's funeral in Salem 9enior
The grief process is complex. The initial shock may today and the memorial service tomorrow to offer support biology
cause withdrawal and even physical symptoms ranging to Leann's friends and family. They also are planning to
from shortness of breath to general weakness. Later, start a support group for Leann's friends and anyone else
people may experience feelings of resentment and guilt. who is feeling the fear and pain associated with her death.
Don't worry if your grief doesn't disappear immediately. JMU as a whole is experiencing sadness and anger.
A Counseling Center pamphlet, "When You Lose There are plenty of people you can talk to. You can get a LAURA HUNT HEATHER DAWSON
Editor Managing Editor
Someone You Love," says that the grieving period can list of the Peer Helpers from Angela Perkins at the
last up to a year. Other counselors and psychologists say Counseling Center, and all the counselors can be reached BETSY OVERKAMP LAURA HUTCHISON
there is no limit to how long these feelings may last through the campus operator after business hours. If you Editorial Editor Assist. Editorial Editor
Those who weren't directly affected by Leann's death are grieving for Leann, you are definitely not alone.
.1
Page 10, The Breeze, Thursday, January 18,1990
r Acoustic Rock
V
TONIGHT
January 18
live at thurs
WOOD
Mystic Jan. 18
'N'
Den at
STEEL
9:30pm
434-8706
_;M »o ewpwT
pO«Owv,7
tags*"
■v featuring Red, Doug & Dawn on acoustic guitars
P
• k
LIVE LIVE
sessss
Schaffor & Mill-
V
Massanutten Ski Resort
Friday Jan. 19 9-1 ■SBBS&SS'
$2 $2
Saturday Jan. 20 9-12
cover cover
Free w/ Lift Ticket
q^pCDwririDn
(lift ticket $10 Fit, $15 Sat. to JMU students only)
21 & Older
For Info Call: 289-9441 ext. 5051
RUSH.
'<
LEBRATION
RESERVATIONS AVAILABLE NOW!
DAYTON A BEACH s129
me "iif AND CAi/ousfi HOTELS I KIKHINETTIS • ? NIGHTS
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND s129
SIGMA PHI EPSILON
SHERATON CONDO t HOTEL. CUIF View LANDFALL TOWER SAIDA CONDOS HOLIDAY INN • 5 OR 7 NIGHTS
S
FRATERNITY STEAMBOAT IOI
SHADOW RUN CONDOS OR OVERLOOK HOTEL • 2. 5 OR 7 NIGHTS WITH ALL LIFTS PICNIC RACE
OPEN HOUSE - TUESDAY, JAN. 23, 9:00 P.M.
FORT LAUDERDALE $132
Events Include:
LAUDERDALE BEACH HOlfl • 7 NIGHTS
•Gatti's Pizza Night
•Super Bowl Night at the House HILTON HEAD ISLAND $127
•Spaghetti Dinner HILTON HEAD ISLAND BEACH I TENNIS RESORT CONDOS • 7 NIGHTS
•Formal Smoker CORPUS CHRISTI/MUSTANC ISLAND s99
•MORE!!! PORT ROYAt OCEAN RESORT CONDOS -SORT NIGHTS
DON'T DELAY!
CkHTRALSP*mUUKX.mFORMATIWiHtSERVATtaH!i
The Experience of a Lifetime... 1-800-321-5911
'KM lllll tmtftti WWW ■*«*• IUMM Urn,
For more information call Darah Bonham at
x7430 or Andy Williamson 432-1939
24 MOV> I" I—limilt I to Si JHliU
■ III