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Field Hockey players
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Field Hockey Knocks Off 14th-Ranked Ursinus

EMU filed hockey beat 14th ranked Ursinus Saturday and local rival Bridgewater Wednesday, pulling themselves to 16th place nationwide.
Ursinus came to Harrisonburg on Saturday with one purpose, to avenge last year's overtime loss to EMU. They failed. Read more...

 
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Historic budget crunch

Budget cuts have sent tremors through the Menno Simons Historical Library, possibly forcing the early retirement of one librarian and an all-around cotback on working hours. Read more...

 
Kurdish Art
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Gallery gives Harrisonburg a look at Kurdistan

There are almost 500 refugees in Harrisonburg. Twenty-seven of these refugees that attend Harrisonburg city schools participated in The Wena Photo Project. "Wena" means "photo" in the Sorani dialect of the Kurdish language. Read more...

 
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International Festival back to Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg is hosting its own International Festival this Saturday, Sept. 20, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The sixth annual event will take place at Hillandale Park. Those attending will experience the rich diversity of the local community. The price is perfect, too. No admission will be charged. Read more...

 
Books
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Students teaching (future) teachers
Alternative Learning Program has education majors learning from middle schoolers

The new students this year just got a whole lot shorter! Or did they? These short students are actually a group of middle and high school students who regularly come to campus for educational assistance. Read more...

 
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New vegan locale
Restaurant review: 14 Carrots Vegan Cuisine

When Dave's Downtown Taverna changed locations and went upscale, 95 S. Main St. was empty space with potential. It now houses a vegan eatery called 14 Carrots. Read more...