Royals athletes eager to practice despite uncertainty
Back in March, the United States was just starting to get hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic that was causing serious illnesses and death, causing fear and panic worldwide. The …
Do’s and don’ts of dining out during a pandemic
Working in a restaurant is stressful, especially during these uncertain times of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many customers are respectful to staff, but there have always been those who are not. …
Sadie Hartzler Library makes changes to stay open
For years, Sadie Hartzler and other libraries have been striving to become “third places”, communities apart from the home or workplace, where people are able to use the space freely, …
JMU sends students home amidst growing case numbers
On Aug. 21, JMU’s student population eagerly flocked to Harrisonburg once more, ready to begin a unique semester. They filled the streets, roads, and localities with an energy that had …
Allison ShellyEMU delays move-in for two weeks, met with frustration
“I remember receiving the email while I was in the middle of packing up to move in the following morning,” senior Douglas Nester said about the decision administration made to …
On the Sidewalk
“What is the coolest thing you brought to EMU this year?” “My dad’s old watch, his old pocket watch.” – Malachi Wolfe, first-year “One, acceptance of everyone. And two, I …
Year in Review: Sports
Men’s Soccer Record: 5-14 Conference: 0-8 Goals: 26 Goals/game: 1.37 Scoring Leader: Troy Davis (5) Assisting Leader: Andy Chappell Deckert (3) EMU’s soccer men held an even 5-5 record at …
The Internet-dependent Faith
According to Haley Sweetland Edwards, the Nation Editor at TIME, the United States of America does not have a national leadership in these unsettling moments: “For now, as the country …
VACA Seniors have to adjust to a virtual art gallery opening
After spring break, the class of 2020 in EMU’s Visual and Communication Arts department were just beginning to plan their senior art show. This particular show was anticipated to have …
A first-year perspective on the last year
This being my first year in university, I didn’t know quite what to expect going in. I expected to be swamped with school work, hardly making my way by. I …