EMU hosted its second annual Cabaret on Dec. 4, providing both students and faculty an evening to share their artistic talent on stage, be it singing, songwriting, spoken word, or …
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Be compassionate, not just nice
Twice in the past few weeks, I have been criticized for being “too nice.” Yes, criticized and no, I’m not trying to brag. This semester I have been interning at …
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Reminders for life from “The Little Prince”
Have you seen my school bag for this year? It was definitely made with a child in mind, but I love it. It has The Little Prince embroidered on the …
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It’s time to publish the Weather Vane less often
In mentioning to others my new role as Co-Editor in chief of The Weather Vane, the question I repeatedly encounter – even from EMU students and staff – is, “Wait, …
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Taking photos for your feed is inconsiderate
While vacationing in Paris this summer, I had my first (and unsurprisingly unpleasant) experience of watching an “influencer” (or an aspiring one, at least) take photos for social media. I …
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Vietopia’s Pho is comforting and addictive
Upon entering the brightly-lit, small dining room of Vietopia, located off of Port Republic Road in Harrisonburg, it is easy to see why the small restaurant continues to amass popularity. …
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Editorial: Welcome to the Weather Vane
Welcome to this semester’s inaugural issue of the Weather Vane! Since 1939, the Weather Vane has been EMU’s weekly student-led newspaper, devoid of any input from faculty and staff, and …
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Ask an upper-class student
I’m not always in the mood for the Caf. What are some great places to grab food in Harrisonburg? Harrisonburg is home to a number of small places where you …