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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
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A “you-saved-me-from-wondering-around-South-Main-Street-for-the- rest-of-my-life” pat to the very friendly man who works in Massanutten Hall who took time out of his day to help me find my way.
From a freshman who has no sense of direction and had no idea where she was going before she ran into him.

An “you-went-above-and-beyond” pat to my friend in my dorm who helped me study for a test until 3 a.m., despite having to get up early the next morning for class.
From a very appreciative freshman who did really well on her test, thanks to our study session.

A “how-dare-you?” dart to the sorority girl who had the nerve to rudely tell an elderly woman with a walker to move her car after missing the opportunity to take an open spot.
From an enraged onlooker who was tempted to key your car.

A “thanks-for-the-notification” dart to UPB for not letting anyone know that “The Simpson’s Movie” was canceled on Friday.
From a guy who was glad he rode a bus instead of walking to the theater from Chesapeake Hall.

An “are-you-serious-Southview?” dart for letting students sign leases to live there and then sending an e-mail letting the potential residents know there’s no more room.
From several very angry students who now don’t have anywhere to live next year.

A “don’t-you-have-a-room?” dart to the three people who felt the need to stay in TDU until 2 a.m. on a Thursday night.
From a TDU employee who wonders how long he has to blast alarm clock sounds over the intercom before people get the message and leave.

A “thanks-for-making-us-feel-oh-so-safe” dart to the Department of Public Safety for sending an e-mail notification for a harmless prank that happened last week.
From an aggravated sophomore who found it interesting that she was informed of a Nerf gun “shooting,” while not being informed of the “thug activities” in Jackson Hall.

A “JMU-should-be-ashamed-of-its-sneaky-ways” dart to the university and Parking Services for providing parking for residents at Blue Ridge Hall to accommodate construction of a new residence hall.
From a few sophomores who think they should get a refund for their on-campus parking stickers if they can no longer park.

A “thank-you-for-saving-my-semester” pat to the lone late-night Kinko’s employee who masterfully resized and printed a project that was due a few hours later.
From a computer-illiterate junior who hopes you found the phone number she left on a pink post-it.

A “stop-following-me!” dart to the drivers who wait for people to come to Hillside parking lot and then slowly follow them to their parking space.
From a senior who hopes that since it is getting colder, you would at least offer her a ride to her car.

An “I-knew-we-could-do-it” pat to the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team for raising $1,000 for the American Cancer Society and having a good time while doing it.
From a fellow teammate who is proud of the team’s money-raising efforts and enjoys being on the team.

A “thank-you-for-taking-me-back-to-my-childhood” pat to the members of the American Smokeout who were giving out red yo-yos.
From a delighted sophomore who hasn’t picked up a yo-yo in eight years and was happy to do so again.