Asking the same question, 36 years later
36 years ago, The Weather Vane asked EMU (then EMC) this question: Is the U.S. ready for a woman vice president? I found this article in The Weather Vane’s archives …
Taking steps to save a life
Mental health is a topic people shy away from even though it is well-known that it is important. Does the thought of talking about someone’s mental health bother you? Are …
Weekly Puzzle
Down: 1. In geometry, a polygon is this if all sides and angles are equal 2. A white one of these can be found on Scotland’s flag Across: 3. Relating …
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 …
Psychedelics: A new hope for mental illness
18.57% of adults are experiencing a mental health illness, equivalent to 45 million people in the United States, with 4.38% experiencing a severe mental health illness. This past month, UC …
CODI’s Readings on Racism
Yesterday morning, Wednesday Sept. 30, EMU’s Committee for Diversity and Inclusion (CODI) sponsored the first of four Readings on Racism sessions. The goal of these events as expressed by Celeste …
Jeremy BlainLocal restaurant La Habana re-imagined as DUKES
Where Harrisonburg’s Artful Dodger was previously located is now home to La Habana, or DUKES, a local restaurant and bar owned by Alex Rivera. As the Artful Dodger was thought …
Allison Shelly‘Avoid but not dread’: Courtyard Marriott quarantine
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 …
Isaac AlderferLocal 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 …
Finding Joy: A time to reflect
From Friday, Sept. 25, to Saturday, Sept. 26, students and staff gathered at the Discipleship Center and on Zoom for three sessions of the Finding Joy retreat, a time focused …