Disasters on the home front

Something must be in the Harrisonburg air — possibly the horrendous dog food smell — to cause the crazy events that happen in dorms. Below, students reveal some of their dormitory dilemmas.

Childhood classic provokes thought

All Things Literary

On every trip I’ve ever taken, I’ve brought along a book. In my family, it is a sin to travel without a good novel. My little sister never gets into a car without one, whether it is for a cross country trip or a ride to the grocery store. This summer, before flying to Colorado, I had a hard time finding a book in which I wanted to invest time. I settled on one of my childhood favorites — "Watership Down."

Worries set on backburner as year heats up

JMU students of all ages expound on their hopes, fears

Although the school year just started, senior Andy Pincus admits he fears graduating.

Hummus becomes kitchen hit

All Things Literary

In the world of dining hall cuisine, healthy food options are broadened every year to accommodate those who seek more nutritious and appetizing selections. Whether attempting to avoid gaining the "freshman 15," or simply to fit the needs of a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, hummus is a healthy and flavorful dish that can be found on campus, or easily made in your dorm or apartment. This inexpensive dish makes a wonderful appetizer or snack when combined traditionally with pita bread, chips or fresh vegetables and also is excellent prepared in a wrap.

Deceit, lies part of the game of love

Relationship dilemas cause unwanted drama during first week of school

Let’s not name names, but as I sat down to write this column, I had so much to say, and yet so little to say. In a week of routine behavior — classes during the week, parties on the weekend — the relationship blunders I have seen this past week have been less than routine.