Fifth-year Leah Wenger’s senior music recital, “Memory,” went live in unique fashion on Monday, Nov. 23, showcasing the culmination of her semester’s work on a website she created. The music, …
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Editorial: The Weather Vane, a student-run newspaper
“The Weather Vane is published weekly by undergraduate students of EMU. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the university or its affiliates.” Something that is essential and unique about …
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Editorial: “Be cool to the pizza dude” doesn’t cut it anymore
I stumbled onto the bus last weekend for a cross country team day trip up to Highland Retreat, late, as usual a perpetual and not-so-fashionable characteristic of mine. With physical …
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Maplewood’s newest, unwelcome residents: The great mouse infestation
Sophomore Mykenzie Davis was enjoying a weekend movie when she spotted the first mouse on the floor in the middle of her room. When she glanced away and looked back …
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ISO carves out space for fellowship, storytelling
ISO’s pumpkin decorating event last Friday carved out time for fellowship and storytelling among international and domestic students. Gathering in the tent on Thomas Plaza, club members cut or painted …
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Are we ready for a woman VP?
In 1984, The Weather Vane asked students, “Is the U.S. ready for a woman vice president?” referring to Geraldine Ferraro, the vice presidential candidate on Walter Mondale’s ticket. Ferraro was …
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New historical marker a symbol of collective memory
142 years after the lynching of Charlotte Harris, her name was finally given due memory on a new historical marker commemorated Saturday at Court Square in downtown Harrisonburg. The marker …
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BSA unveils Black Lives Matter mural in front of UC
“Black Lives Matter,” reads the new mural painted on the pavement outside of University Commons. After months of preparation and a long weekend of painting, Black Student Alliance (BSA) hosted …
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It matters how the story starts
The story starts with my intimate moments with the breeze, as I stepped outside onto my apartment’s porch this morning. The cool fall air reminded me that the shorts and …
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“The Church in Black and White” conference examines racism within the Church
“The Church in Black and White” virtual conference on Saturday challenged Mennonite and Brethren institutions to address systemic racism within their organizations and themselves. The messages shared were particularly relevant …