Darts & Pats

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Posted on January 31, 2008

A “does-this-look-like-finals-week-to you?” dart to nearly all the psychology professors for scheduling multiple tests.
From a stressed out psychology major who is finding it extremely difficult to study for four tests on two consecutive days this week.

A “I’m-so-happy-for-you-and-I-don’t-even-know-you” pat to the guy in my dorm who just got crutches after struggling with a wheelchair last semester.
From a sophomore girl who is excited for your step-up and can’t wait to see you walk.

A “way-to-yield-the-right-of-way” dart to the cars that speed up as the pedestrians on campus attempt to use the crosswalks.
From a student pedestrian who knows her traffic laws and who wishes JMU Police Department would start enforcing traffic law in light of the recent pedestrian-car collisions.

An “it-may-be-a-silent-death,-but-we-can-still-smell-it” dart to students who smoke right before coming to class and then contaminate any breathable air in the classroom.
From a suffocating junior who reminds you that there’s definitely a reason why a perfume called “Essence of Smoker’s Lungs” doesn’t exist.

An “I-thought-those-sirens-were-supposed-to-have-meaning” dart to JMU for blasting random half-second sirens all evening and late into the night from Memorial Hall.
From a confused senior who lives near the building and frantically searched online for the code since the weather was just a slight drizzle.

A “be-a-gentleman-and-at-least-get-her-a-room” dart to the guy who stepped on the bus and made out with his girl until the next stop.
From a sophomore who admires your love but wish you would share less of it with the rest of us.

An “I’m-sure-everyone-is-as-grateful-as-I-am” pat to several of my hallmates who took out everyone’s trash in Bell Hall earlier this week.
From a student who appreciates the effort you put in to help everyone out.

A “we-need-to-have-a-class-together” pat to one of my best friends who has always been there for me.
From a girl who loves our Friday afternoon lunches at Mrs. Green’s.

A “thanks-a-latte!” pat to the barista at the Top Dog Starbucks for remembering my difficult name and drink order every time I visit.
From “tall skinny hazelnut latte for....” 

A “way-to-promote-voter-participation” dart to JMU for scheduling Assessment Day on the day of the Virginia Presidential Primary.
From a politically involved sophomore who was excited about taking the day off.