Darts & Pats

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Posted on November 8, 2007

A “you’re-hurting-yourself” dart to police for busting our non-alcoholic Halloween party, which in turn sent underage students to another party that did have alcohol.
From a house of senior girls who thought they were doing everyone a favor by helping to decrease underage drinking.

A “way-to-market-Madison” dart to the student ambassador who told her tour group that Festival is a great place to watch the sun rise as you eat breakfast.
From a freshman that is almost positive the sun still rises in the east, while Festival faces the west.

A “thank-you-for-supplying-my-weekly-dose-of-sarcasm” pat to everyone who submits darts and pats.
From a high school sophomore who is sincerely glad that her alumni parents have a subscription to The Breeze.

A “toilet-paper-should-always-be-in-supply” dart to the housekeeping crew in Burruss Hall.
From a sophomore who spent the wee hours of the night programming, then realized that all he could do was wee in the bathroom.

A “why-can’t-we-share-this?” dart to both the students and alumni for claiming the Centennial Homecoming as their own.
From a group of students who thinks that our Centennial Homecoming should be shared and enjoyed by everyone, not just half of the JMU community.

A “the-world-is-finally-starting-to-become-a-better-place” pat to Greenberry’s, for providing a delicious alternative to the corporate monster that is Starbucks.
From an overjoyed senior patron who is more than willing to come in to all of your smiling faces.

A “I’m-ready-to-be-mean” dart to the girls in the suite near me, who think their attempts at singing “Ready to Make Nice” by the Dixie Chicks improves at 2:30 a.m..
From your neighbor who suggests you don’t try out for “American Idol.”

A “you-have-the-greatest-lung-capacity-I’ve-ever-seen” pat to my roommates and department buddies who blew up more than 1,000 balloons to fill my bathroom, bedroom, and closet.
From your surprised roommate and friend who loves all of you.