House Editorial: Dishonorable disregard

Voter turnout is generally poor for U.S. elections. More...

Between the Lines: Politics plague war on terror
By Patrick Callahan, senior writer

Top Pentagon brass and some of the best American generals on the ground in the Gulf region have called for changes in our tactics — but have vehemently resisted a mere surge in troop numbers with no demonstrable successes arising from such action in the foreseeable future. Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki has urged U.S. leaders to allow Iraqis to take the lead in quelling violent insurrections while ceasing to give insurgent leaders the advantage of raising recruits behind images of the “U.S. occupiers” whose presence is felt on their streets and in their cities. More...

Through Murky Waters: Now is the time for the SGA to shine
By Alex Sirney, senior writer

Last semester was dominated by internal business, but a new semester means new priorities. Student government at JMU has some pressing external issues to resolve, and now is the time for it to restore the faith of students. More...

The Best of What’s Around: The real world: Life after Harrisonburg
By Craig Finkelstein, staff writer

For those of you who share my dread of embarking on what looks to be the final frontier of college, I warn you that the future prospects are grim. The real world is fast approaching, and from someone who has spent a considerable amount of time there, I must say it is something I am planning to avoid like those handing out needless leaflets on the commons. More...

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