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Foot in Mouth

"Even if it failed completely, it would be very, very successful."

Foot in Mouth

Joe Mast
Astronomy

Advertising barrage infiltrating campus

Ah, yes, the Super Bowl. It’s the time when we gather around the television to hang out with friends, eat junk food, and, of course, watch…the commercials. Read more...

Present parking problem

What needs to be done about parking at EMU? My thoughts are that reserved parking needs to be reformed. This is because many off-campus people are forced to walk farther than on-campus students to their vehicles. Read more...

Hillside worth the price?

Did you know that even with the 15% discount that is offered to upperclassmen 21 and above, on-campus housing is still far more costly than off campus? It may take a bit of research to find a deal, but in general, living off campus saves students a good amount of money. I lived in the Hillside Suites and found few things wrong with living there; but when it comes to cost and freedom, Hillside needs reform. Read more...

Halloween costume is illegal mask-erade

As a transfer student new to Virginia, I have come into contact with a curious rule or law that this area holds regarding the wearing of masks. This rule was brought to my attention last October during my favorite holiday. Read more...

Arrogance is underlying issue

I am not really sure how to even start this rebuttal, but is it that late in the year that the Weathervane has already exhausted its opinion on the cafeteria and now has to aim its targets for everyday language and conversation? Language is an issue in our everyday lives, but I think arrogance may be even a larger problem to some students here at EMU. Read more...

Brubaker thanks community

Dear Lindsay:
Thank you for your editorial in the January 22 issue of the Weather Vane. First, I appreciate your call for respectful, well-informed opinion pieces. Read more...