A nontraditional holiday season
By Caitlin Hardgrove, contributing writer

With the holidays quickly approaching, campus is slowly transforming into a Winter Wonderland. From the huge illuminated tree on the quad, to the blaring holiday music playing in the dining facilities, it’s almost impossible not to be reminded that Christmas is on its way.  Students at JMU are also spreading the holiday cheer, although some celebrations have nothing to do with Santa and Christmas carols. More...

JMU alum builds local green house to promote energy sustainability
By Katie Thisdell, staff writer

Zach Fettig wants to change the environment, one green house at a time. Fettig graduated from CISAT in Dec. 2006 with concentrations in biotechnology and environmental science. By May he began his business, Shenandoah Sustainable Technologies. He is currently in the process of building a sustainable house. Located north of Harrisonburg, it will be completed in March, and four students will move in for the fall semester. More...

University employee mediation program wins national award
By Vivian Yun, contributing writer

JMU received the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources’ 2007 Successful Practices award in recognition of JMU’s Employee Mediation Program, designed to help JMU employees resolve conflict. More...