BROTHER MICAH ARMSTRONG came to “save” JMU in accordance with his personal doctrine. He failed. However, as the commons returns to its former peace, filled with its typical youthful buzz rather than insults and hellfire, we’re left with echoes. More...
IN THE KNOW: Noisy Gongs are No Good For Any Ears
For me, senior year began with an unexpected act of grace through an offer of warm, delicious muffins by the “muffin lady” on South Mason Street. Filled with eager anticipation of my final year at JMU, I strolled by D-Hall and looked over and saw my least-favorite passageway on campus filled with orienting freshmen. More...
GUEST COLUMN: News Feed: Facebook Foundation for Love
By Tina Dilegge, contributing writer
Facebook has officially thwarted my already dwindling efforts to establish a relationship with the opposite sex. More...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Students Contribute Too
In response to the letter to the editor that ran last week in the Daily News-Record (‘Hillbillies’ Thank DN-R For JMU Boosterism): Hard as it may be to imagine, there are students who do not make belligerent idiots of themselves on a nightly basis. It has been implied that Harrisonburg would be better off without our presence. Well, I’m writing to drive that slander into the ground with a fierce and unforgiving pen. I could easily compile a parallel list of grievances against the citizens of “The Friendly City,” but I won’t lower myself to such petulance. More...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: “Sinless” Preacher Misses the Point
As I approached the commons area last Tuesday, I saw people congregating and heard the strong voice of one man rising above the noise. My heart immediately sank. He’s back. More...
