Exploring Dangers of Eating Disorders
By Rosie Grant, Contributing WriterFebruary 23, 2009
Awareness Speakout addressed eating habits HARRISONBURG, Va. — James Madison University has come to terms with a problem that people across America prefer to hide: eating disorders. A JMU sophomore was willing to talk about dealing with her friend’s eating disorder, though wished for them both to remain anonymous. She said that when this person, another JMU student, was in high school they began dieting and then purging to lose extra weight. “I get really concerned about them whenever I notice... Read more »
Students Volunteer to Teach America After Graduation
By Rosie Grant, Contributing WriterFebruary 9, 2009
CORRECTION: Students applying for the 2009 year need to complete their application — including an interview, recommendations, resumé and essay— by February 13. HARRISONBURG, Va. — Students can make a difference as teachers without actually getting a degree in education. Through the Teach For America program, new doors have been opened to any college graduate who wants to make a difference. Erin Peacock, a 2007 graduate from JMU, was accepted into the Teach For America corps that year and... Read more »
JMU Tuition Cheapest in State
By Rosie Grant, Contributing WriterJanuary 20, 2009
In a new review, JMU has the lowest cost for tuition of Va. Public universities HARRISONBURG, Va. — Students may not be thrilled about the recent lows in temperature, but the lows in tuition is something to smile about. James Madison University has been recognized as one of the top 50 public schools in the Princeton Review’s “Best Value Colleges” for 2009. Of all of the Virginia schools mentioned, including the University of Virginia and William & Mary, coming in as numbers one and three... Read more »





