For years, the Muslim population of Eastern Mennonite University has been growing. Reflecting the broader demographic shifts in Harrisonburg, and the country as a whole, the campus has been slowly …
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The Texas Inn’s Great Bowl of Fire
Upon entering the Texas Inn – a downtown Harrisonburg stable known for their chilidogs and burgers – on a wet Saturday afternoon, I was greeted by a mostly empty bar …
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“Good Guestwork” with Peter Sensenig
Peter Sensenig, a 2005 graduate of EMU, has spent the last decade working in various capacities in Central and East Africa. On the evening of Nov. 17, Sensenig paid a …
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Wicked: For Mediocre
I’ve always been a big theater guy. In high school, I was president of the drama club. At Bethel College, where I attended for two years before transferring to EMU, …
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Lyla June Virtual Colloquium
Every Thursday, the Music Department hosts a Colloquium. Primarily for music majors and minors, the Colloquium is music-related and often educational. Sometimes, the event is open to non-music students. On …
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EMU Cross Country team goes to the ODACChampionships at Bridgewater College
On a sunny Saturday morning, the Royals Cross Country team found themselves at the ODAC Conference Championship meet, held at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, VA. Capping off their regular season, …
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I Went “All The Way” in a Texas Inn
A few weeks ago, I found myself standing outside of the Texas Inn with a few other EMU students, waiting for an order of 30 hotdogs. Bought for the Music …
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International Student Numbers Fluctuate as Immigration Policies Raise Questions
EMU has a long history of international cooperation, not just in sending its students out of the United States for intercultural programs, but also in accepting students from around the …
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Recent String of Bike Thefts Cause Concern
In recent weeks, a string of bike thefts on EMU’s campus have raised student concerns about safety and security. While stolen bikes are not unheard of on campus, according to …
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Hartzler Library steps get painted as DSA advocates for change
In a win for accessibility on EMU’s campus, the steps leading up to the front doors of the Sadie Hartzler Library received a fresh coat of bright yellow paint over …