Recently, EMU approached me and said, “We’re going to send you on a 2-14 day paid vacation!” And I said, “How could I say no?” Well, admittedly, that’s not exactly …
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Local gem serves up authentic experience
By the side of Route 42, less than a mile from campus is a small shop called Doña Fer Grocery Store. I’ve lived in the Harrisonburg area for my entire …
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“Angry Pasta” more Italian than Korean or Thai
I picked up the phone and dialed to order one of my favorite meals from one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Harrisonburg, Pad Thai from Beyond. As the phone …
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“Umbrella Academy”: Well-crafted characters shine
This summer, the second season of “The Umbrella Academy” finally arrived, and for those who enjoyed the first season, it’s absolutely worth the wait. For those new to the franchise, …
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Recipe: Maple Pecan Cinnamon Apple Pancakes
Maple Pecan Cinnamon Apple Pancakes are a festive, fall take on the humbly reliable buttermilk pancakes I remember so fondly from camp and Sunday breakfasts as a kid, and, of …
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“Palm Springs” meshes smart humor with depth
“Palm Springs” should be remembered as one of the more surreal rom-coms of our time. The premiere feature film of Director Max Barbokow exhibits a remarkable mix of wit and …
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Coherence: Original idea, subpar cinematography
Coherence is a great movie that explores an unknown realm and shows the originality of the idea to the audience. This film falls under the Sci-Fi genre, and despite getting …
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Taj of India’s Dal an experience worth sharing
Despite the windows being down as I drove back to my apartment from downtown Harrisonburg, an occasion whiff of Taj of India sitting in the passenger seat wafted on the …
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Summer jobs, from someone who’s had a few
If you’re anything like me, your summer plans A through C are all out the window due to the coronavirus. Internships, travel opportunities, exciting jobs—most everything in the near future …
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Chewy chocolate chip peanut butter cookies
Ingredients (yields 24 cookies) 1 c. softened butter1 c. granulated sugar1 c. brown sugar2 eggs2 tsp. vanilla3 c. flour1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp salt1 ½ c. chocolate chips⅓ c. crunchy …