Darts & Pats (Submit your own!)
Posted on February 1, 2007

A “reading-is-not-optional-in-the-real-world” dart to all those who continually walk through the door at Zane Showker Hall clearly marked “DO NOT USE.”
From a junior who has been able to do statistical analyses on the number of people who cannot follow those simple instructions.

A “so-human-kindness-isn’t-dead-after-all” pat to the Harrisonburg police officer who excused himself as he ran in front of me, just before tackling a runaway drunk on Saturday night.
From an amused sophomore who is pleased to know that there are polite people in the world, even while on the job.

A “there-are-eyes-everywhere” dart to the Parking Services employees who broke a windshield wiper while ticketing a car, threw it in the woods and quickly walked away.
From a disgusted group of seniors who think you have earned and deserve your most reviled status on this campus.

A “you-can-electric-slide-into-my-world-anytime” pat to the A/V guy who blasted music for us to dance to onstage at Grafton-Stovall Theatre.
From an avid dancer who appreciated your surprise gesture even though you were trying to close down for the night.

A “you-are-not-workout-Barbie” dart to all of the girls who walk around the frigid campus in spandex and a long T-shirt, thinking it constitutes a normal outfit.
From a disgusted sophomore girl who is more than willing to buy you that pair of jeans you so desperately need.

A “never-before-have-I-so-appreciated-someone-trying-to-pick-me-up” pat to the girl who offered me a ride from Target on a cold, cold night.
From an almost-frozen freshman girl who was stubborn enough to stand outside waiting for a bus that would never come.