How Good is JMU dining?

The moment you wake up from a long night of slumber, only to realize that it's only 9 am, and you have to wait 2 hours for brunch to start. But once you enter into that beautiful building of delicious smells, and see that waffle with whipped cream piled high. You know that whatever problems …

Be Involved Student Org Night Recap

As many of you know Student Org Night was canceled on Sept. 4 due to sudden stormy weather. While it was rescheduled for Sept. 8, you may have found out late if you're not following their Facebook. In case you weren't able to be present, there is good news! JMU Student Activities & Involvement has …

Spruce Knob Adventure

A little bit about the venue: Spruce Knob is West Virginia’s highest peak at 4,863 feet above sea level and only two hours away from Harrisonburg. The alpine peak offers a view of open meadows and forested ridges, the infinite scenery. Spruce Knob Observation Tower is the big focus of the recreation park, providing a …

Visit to Cross Keys Vineyard

Vineyard at JMU - The CrossKeys Many might have heard about CrossKeys, others might have visited, but for those who do not know about it, here is a little something to get excited. Cross Keys is a beautiful vineyard that is approximately 9 miles or 14 minutes away from JMU main campus. The vineyard produces …

The New and Improved UREC

Tons of JMU students are involved in all types of fitness activities, including jogging with friends, joining sports teams or hitting the gym. When it comes to the gym, thankfully, JMU has a University Recreation Center (UREC) where students have lots of options for keeping up their well-being. As of now part of UREC is under construction (where there used to be …

Getting to Know the Class Before you Sign Up

Let’s say it’s the start of the semester (syllabus week) and you have a full 15 credit course load. However, you want to make this year legendary and take one more class, but how should you go about it? You may… Close your eyes and pick one of the open classes (that fits into your …

What are JMU Sports ?

We hear the term “JMU Sports” at least once a semester, if not more, but what exactly does the university mean by “JMU Sports” and what categories fit under the name? Below are the lists of what are considered JMU Sports, and every student has the chance to participate in Club and Intramural Sports.t is …

Warm a Winter Wish 2014

UREC (University Recreation) is active all year long with lots of local non-profit agencies, including working with families and individuals from First Step, Mercy House and Crossroads to Brain Injury Recovery. And the holidays are no exception. This year, like years past, UREC is helping JMU’s students, faculty and staff fulfill the Christmas wishes of …