JMU sells green
By Ryan Platt,September 2, 2010
HARRISONBURG Va. — JMU’s commitment to environmental sustainability drove college choice decisions for some freshmen. “[Our program] is definitely better than other schools I was visiting,” said Amanda Shotts, a freshman psychology major. “I was amazed by how much effort JMU students put into it.” Shotts said she noticed the small changes, like bike racks and recycling bins. “There are little things, like the reusable boxes at Mrs. Greens, and other little stuff all over campus,”... Read more »
Experiencing Technology Withdrawal
By Ryan Platt,April 29, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Experiencing withdrawal symptoms similar to those of alcoholics and heroin addicts—like anxiety, nervousness, craving and an inability to function normally come from technology withdrawl. But drug’s aren’t the addiction — it’s the Internet, cellphones, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube. A study released Friday by the University of Maryland took a group of 200 students and asked them to go without phone service or Internet for 24 hours. The study found that many of the... Read more »
Quad Quieter with Lack of Ringing
By Ryan Platt,April 22, 2010
HARRISONBURG — For whom do the bells toll? Apparently not JMU. The once regularly scheduled ringing of the bells of Wilson Hall have, for a majority of the year, remained dormant. Towana Moore, the associate vice president of business service, said the bells have been down after several wires burned out, causing the speakers and amplifiers to fail. “We have ordered a replacement amplifier, but it hasn’t come yet,” Moore said. “The speaker system is going to be replaced by contractors... Read more »
Landlords’ High Fines Hit Residents Hard
By Ryan Platt,April 15, 2010
HARRISONBURG — The effects of this past weekend’s debauchery are still being felt by residents of both Village Lane and Forest Hills Manor. Both managements have issued fines to their tenants. Neither agreed to comment. Forest Hills Manor management sent a letter to its residents with porches on Wednesday stating they were in violation of their lease and will be assessed a $500 each, for a total of $2,000 per townhome. “Your living room area and deck was packed with people,” the letter states.... Read more »
New Service Allows Bike Borrowing
By Ryan Platt,April 8, 2010
HARRISONBURG — A new library is coming to campus, but this one will not hold books. Next semester JMU will have its very own bike library. Junior biology major, Zack Evans, said the idea came from students involved in JMU’s EARTH Club several years ago, but was kick-started last year by three seniors, Marley Green, Emily Thomas and Jeff Joyce. Max Siegler, a senior management major and another member of EARTH club said other members were left to handle it this year. “At that point, we didn’t... Read more »
Institute to Host National Conference
By Ryan Platt,April 8, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — One of JMU’s institutes is working with education, the government, other universities and the community on how to keep the country safe. The Institute for Infrastructure and Information Assurance is hosting its fifth Homeland Security Symposium on May 13 in Washington, D.C. Past symposium themes included how to avoid and recover from infrastructure failure, the role general citizens can play in safety and security, and the most recent theme — the protection of large facility... Read more »
Professors’ Looks Attract Higher Evaluations
By Ryan Platt,April 6, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Don’t judge a book by its cover, especially when that “book” is your professor. A recent study published in 2006 in The Journal of General Psychology found students tend to give better evaluations to more attractive professors. The study, conducted by psychologists at Medaille College in Buffalo, N.Y., took four schools and their usage of the popular Web site, Rate My Professors, into account, including JMU. The other colleges included were Grand Valley State in Michigan,... Read more »
Changes to Affect Graduates
By Ryan Platt,March 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — Junior Matt Clark won’t immediately lose his insurance when he graduates next year, like most recent college graduates have. Under the Health Care Reform Act, passed Sunday, he’ll have more options beginning in six months. One of the main pieces of the legislation affecting him and others his age is the ability to stay on a parents’ insurance plan until the age of 26. “Being able to stay on my parents health insurance is going to be really, really good,” said Clark,... Read more »
Something’s in the Water at Purcell Park
By Ryan Platt,March 25, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — It may be tempting to swim in the streams and lake around Harrisonburg in the new heat wave of springtime, but that may be more of a health hazard than expected. According to Harrisonburg’s Park and Recreation Web site, the flowing stream in Purcell Park is “impaired,” meaning that the water is “contaminated with fecal coliform bacteria and elevated sediment levels.” Too much exposure to the waters either through swimming or its entry into open cuts and wounds, could... Read more »
McDonnell Overrides Cuccinelli On College Nondiscrimination
By Ryan Platt,March 18, 2010
HARRISONBURG, Va. — A letter sent to Virginia public universities by newly appointed Attorney Gen. Ken Cuccinelli sparked controversy among politicians and citizens alike across the Commonwealth, and especially for students over spring break. The letter, issued March 4, explained Virginia universities that have provided protection for homosexual employees and students from discrimination in the by-laws are, technically, not allowed to do so without authorization from the Virginia General Assembly. Madison... Read more »
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