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A “thanks-for-the-heads-up” dart to all those who said that coming to JMU without a major was OK.
From a frustrated rising sophomore who is already looking at four more years of undergraduate work.

A “damn-you-drunkards” dart to the guys who broke a Man Law stealing my one-of-a-kind keg grill Saturday night.
From a member of the National Man Law Brethren who thinks you should follow the code in any state of mind.

A huge “thanks-for-taking-the-time” pat to the student who found my planner in the rain-soaked Godwin parking lot, contacted me right away and even delivered it.
From a grateful staff member who appreciates your efforts and has been singing your praises.

A “promiscuous-girl” dart to our roommate for christening our futon two hours after we assembled it.
From three girls who thought we needed pay-per-view to watch that kind of action and plan to burn the futon.

A “you-make-me-smile-every-time” pat to the women who work at Let’s Go.
From a senior girl who looks forward to getting lunch just to say “hi” to the nicest people on campus.

An “if-you’re-concerned-about-being-late,-leave-your-house-earlier” dart to all the parking spot snatchers who think it is OK to be rude when they think they have a good excuse.
From a senior who understands parking etiquette, drives a crappy car and would be more than willing to teach you and your new BMW a hard-hitting lesson.

A “big-boys-don’t-cry” dart to the frat boy who fell in a bath tub and got tangled up in the shower curtain at a party.
From a highly entertained sophomore who really enjoyed the humor.

A “you-had-me-at-‘hello’” pat to the brown-eyed Starbucks barista collecting money for Relay For Life last week.
From a senior who was charmed by your smile and easily convinced to fork it over.

A “thanks-for-teaching-me-nothing-about-literature” dart to my professor, who never shuts up about racism.
From a disappointed freshman who really wanted to learn more about African literature, not just racism.

A “Superman-wears-Jack-Bauer-pajamas” pat to Jack Bauer for being the coolest hero ever.
From a huge fan who is waiting anxiously for your next adventure and knows you’ll win in the end.

An “a-little-rain-never-hurt-anyone” dart to the Relay for Life committee for ending three hours early.
From a Relay-er who believes that sacrificing one night in the rain is nothing compared to all those who have to fight a bigger storm daily.

A“‘never-gonna-give-you-up,-never-gonna-let-you-down,-never-gonna-run-around-and-desert-you’” pat to the Physics Lounge.
From some over-worked juniors.

A “what-where-you-thinking?” dart to JMU for making music majors wear purple and pink robes at graduation.
From a senior male music major who doesn’t appreciate being made into a one-man gay pride parade.

A “thanks-for-keeping-it-real” pat to D-Hall for providing good music while we enjoy our scrumptious meals.
From two future roommates who are tired of listening to people bash JMU’s best dining hall.

A “fat-bottom-girls-make-the-rockin’-world-go-’round” pat to all my JMU honeys with a little shape.
From a senior who’s learned in his four years that a little cushin’ for the pushin’ is all a man can ask for.

A “what-did-you-expect?-my-heart-is-made-of-stone” dart to the senior girl who disapproves of my pimp-daddy ways.
From J. Maddy.