Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,January 28, 2010
A “thanks-for-making-my-rainy-day-a-lil’-more-sunny” pat to the boy who ran up the Village hill to give me my dropped JACard. From a girl who wouldn’t mind getting caught in the rain with you again. A “no,-we’re-not-about-to-leave” dart to the E-Hall vultures breathing down our necks as we attempt to enjoy our dessert. From a group of girls who are sick of being forced to leave their table by your impatient rudeness. A “you-call-that-fun?!” dart to frat parties…everywhere. From... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,January 25, 2010
A “why-are-you-so-tempting-after-a-few-drinks?” dart to my cell phone. From a girl who dreads reading her texts the morning after. A “you-don’t-remember-me?” dart to myself for giving my number to a freshman on Saturday night. From a junior girl who can now add this to her list of blackout failures. A “good-job-in-the-playoffs-this-year” dart to the football players who still walk around campus with way too much swagger. From a fan who wants to remind you that the majority of us prioritize... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,January 21, 2010
A “grrrreat-communicating” dart to Dining Services for neglecting to mention everything would be closed all weekend. From a fat kid who wanted his cake. A “you’re-killing-the-Crows” dart to the D-Hall singer who butchered my favorite ’90s jam by belting out the chorus loudly and poorly. From Mr. Jones and me. A “stuntin’-like-my-daddy” dart to Lil’ Wayne, who I haven’t seen in ages. From Birdman, who misses you. An “if-you-sprinkle-when-you-tinkle-please-be-neat” dart to... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,January 19, 2010
A “you-need-to-fall-down-a-well” dart to Snookie from the “Jersey Shore.” From everyone. A “gutter-done” pat to intramural bowling league for starting this week. From last year’s co-rec champions who occasionally enjoy their “fat-man” sports. A “no-wonder-the-’townies’-hate-us” dart to the students who stand in the middle of Main Street. From a JMU student who isn’t too good for crosswalks. An “I’ve-seen-’Avatar’-before,-it’s-called-’Pocahontas’” dart to... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,January 14, 2010
A “so-easy-a-caveman-can-do-it” dart to SMAD for not having a Twitter account. From @JMUSCOM’s nearly 300 followers, who thought SMAD was supposed to be technologically savvy. An “I-don’t-know-how-else-to-tell-you” dart to myself for letting our fish die over break. From your roommate who is sorry to say the fish in the bowl is no longer our once beloved “Dumbledore” — RIP. An “I-paid-for-my-pass,-where’s-yours?” dart to all the snow for taking up valuable parking. From a... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,December 3, 2009
A “Got-Milk?” dart to the sour cream at Dukes for being more juicy than the skim milk at D-Hall. From a girl who prefers a “dollop of Daisy” with her quesadilla. A “way-to-brighten-up-our-night” pat to the boys who love to set off fireworks in Pheasant Run. From the ladies down the road who would let you light our fuses any day. A “way-to-multitask” pat to the girl texting, listening to music and reading all while on an elliptical. From someone who is now a believer that girls are... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,November 19, 2009
A “just-because-you-left-it-at-my-house-does-NOT-mean-you-get-an-invite-back” dart to the biddy who left her earrings in my room. From a boy who knows he’s hot. A “we-know-you-still-live-here” dart to our now silent roommate who won’t speak to us anymore for reasons unknown. From someone who knows you see her everyday, and doesn’t care for being ignored. A “you’re-a-jerk” pat to myself for finally learning the jerk dance and footwork after all this time. From a determined sophomore... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,November 16, 2009
A “you-are-an-elementary-school-hero” pat to the girl who paid for my yoohoo after the machine denied me. From a satisfied senior who was able to enjoy his chocolatey drink. A “you-don’t-belong-here” dart to the Stone Gate skunk. From someone who would prefer their next bath to be in bubbles, not tomato juice. An “I’ll-phone-Dr.-Phil” dart to the girl who ranted for 15 minutes about the problems she’s having with her mother. From someone who thinks you and your mother should... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,November 12, 2009
A “where’s-the-fight?” dart to the Madison Marketing Association and mixed martial arts for having the same abbreviation. From a confused transfer student who recently found out that everyone in Showker is not going to fights on a regular basis. A “there-goes-the-semester” dart to “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.” From the fans. A “here’s-honking-at-you-kid” pat to the matinee chick flick-going student whose goose-like laugh made the movie so much better. From a Grafton frequenter... Read more »
Darts & Pats
By Darts & Pats,November 9, 2009
An “overly-complicated-much?” dart to the JMU class-picking process for making absolutely no sense. From a sophomore who’s just try’na keep things simple. A “you-are-my-fire,-the-one-desire” pat to the guy walking around campus with the frosted tips. From a freshman who loves a ’90s reminder every now and then. A “what you talkin’-’bout-Willis” dart to my history professor. From a sophomore who understands the material until you start to talk about it. A “way-to-show-the-rest-of-us-up”... Read more »

