SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS have long been a hot-button issue for social conservatives, military enthusiasts and hunters — and now, your average college student. More...
THE REAL STORY: Palin Might Be Just What McCain Needs
Two weeks ago when he announced his vice-presidential nominee, John McCain made a bold statement: The maverick is back. In choosing Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain returned to his classic form by picking one of his own, another reformer who has made a career out of challenging the corrupt Republican establishment in her state. More...
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS: Why Can’t We Be Friends?
By Tina Dilegge, contributing writer
By now most of us have heard the ranting response published in the Daily News-Record regarding the editorial “The Class of 2012 Arrives” (Aug. 19). Many were offended by the harsh stereotypes Mr. Tad Williams labeled JMU students with and were shocked to hear that not everyone in the Harrisonburg community embraces us JMU students. More...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Animal Rights... Barbecue?
Every year, the JMU College Republicans hold our Animal Rights Barbecue. Inevitably, some group of activists with a bad case of the warm fuzzies tries to spoil the event with their juvenile tactics. We get hateful e-mails, darts in The Breeze and two years ago, some lovely person left us the gift of a dead beaver on the grill at the UREC volleyball court. More...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don’t Forget About Slander
While the issue of Brother Micah and Sister Elizabeth is a hot topic around campus and has certainly had its fair share of discussion in the last issue of The Breeze, one important fact was forgotten. While the two preachers have freedom of speech, our First Amendment does not allow them to stand on campus hurling insults and calling names. More...
