Remembering VT
By Sarah Delia, The Breeze and Sean Youngberg, contributing writer
This time last year, I was running around like a crazy woman deciding what classes to take, finding a lease to sign, and trying not to forget to send my dad a birthday card. Everyday life, which included trivial drama, meaningless fights with friends, and wondering how I was going to make it through finals week were my main priorities. My safety at school wasn’t even on my radar of list of worries; rather what bus to catch to make it to ISAT on time. More...
Because I Said So: In Defense of our ‘Friendly City’
By Kathryn Manning, contributing writer
When people think of the ultimate college town, Harrisonburg probably isn’t the first image that comes to mind. Many would think of New York City, with its cornucopia of culture, as the perfect place for a college student to get connected to society. Others would picture a town like Blacksburg, where the local university is, quite literally, a city. Despite the fact that our beloved Harrisonburg may not be the quintessential college town, I think a lot of us fail to realize how truly blessed we are to be residents of “The Friendly City.” More...
Letters to the Editor
Posted on April 17, 2008
In response to the last Battle of the Sexes column, I want to assure all mustached men out there that not all women despise facial hair. The author may share this opinion with some, but it’s much too strong of a statement to apply to the majority. I can think of at least 10 ladies off the top of my head that enjoy a good beard. I’ve found that many men actually look more attractive with facial hair. I’m such a strong supporter of beards (and yes, I do rank them up there with dark eyes and a beautiful smile) that I’m willing to put up with the irritation often present after making out with a bearded boy.
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