James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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The Commute How to get there K Being a commuter student meant hav- ing privacy, independence and a taste of what it would be like to be on our own. With the onset of the new parking regula- tions, being a commuter student also meant depending on some mode of trans- portation other than cars to get to campus. For those who didn ' t ride bikes and who were not up to walking to campus every- day, that left the bus as the remaining solution. This year, students piled on the buses in record numbers, and it made for some interesting trips to campus. It seemed to be the case that students took the last possible bus they could to make it to class on time, especially the early morning classes. Those who did not want to miss that bus did some pretty strange things to make sure they were on it. For instance, senior Doug Kidd was known to perform part of his morning rou- tine at the bus stop. I had to shave at the bus stop one time, said Kidd. I got some pretty strange looks, but I didn ' t want to miss the bus! Others who took every precaution to be at that bus stop on time sometimes still got left behind. The first week of classes a whole bunch of us were waiting at the bus stop, and the bus was so full when it got to us that it just kept on going. We all had to Bikes, an alternative to the bus system, clutter bike racks, fences and lampposts throughout campus. Bike riding provided a method of recreation as well as transportation for off-campus residents. walk to class, said senior Susan Davis. The crowded buses provoked the ap- pearance of more bikers than ever on cam- pus. This was not without its problems; with the added traffic, pedestrian biker accidents were common. Ciarlo was hit by a biker while crossing the street in front of the campus center. I fell down, and he fell off his bike. I felt bad for him though, because he was going pretty fast, and he bent his bike all up, said Ciarlo. Senior Jenny Morris remembered a time when a similar situation almost oc- cured between several people and a bus. We had just had a storm, and the road was covered with ice. A whole bunch of us were waiting at the Ashby Crossing bus stop, and when the bus came down the hill towards us, it couldn ' t stop on the ice. All these people scattered in a million differ- ent directions, and the bus finally man- aged to come to a stop a few feet from the bus stop. Despite the complaints, the bus system did make life much easier for the commut- er students. As senior Alison Lippincott said, The school does what it can to acco- modate commuters. You can always walk! Frandee Heaton 26 Commuting

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• Time for some R 3 R Schoors Out Summer. The word conjures images of ;un, sand and sea. For most college stu- ients, the word meant vacation. Finally, ,ve had a momentary lapse from the relent- ess onslaught of scantron forms, exams, roup meetings, papers, snooze-provoking Masses, and stress attacks. That lapse , is it would seem in September, was a wel- ome break and a well deserved reward. nticipation reached its peak as beach 3lans and job hunts loomed ahead. Follow- ng the exhaustion of finals week, even working seemed more appealing than chool! Unfortunately, not everyone was able to take that necessary vacation all summer ong. JMU ' s campus was not quite desert- d after graduation. May session was a sopular way to pick up three credits and n A, while enjoying the social scene of a three-week party. Summer Session immediately followed. Juniors Alice Riddick and Diane Albright were two of the summer residents of Harrisonburg. Riddick stayed in her For- st Hills apartment and waited tables at Claybourne ' s. According to her, living and working in the ' Burg wasn ' t bad, There ' s more to do here than people think, she commented. Among the spots were Blue Hole, Switzer ' s Dam, Reddish Knob, and Westover Park. Albright took classes and lived at Ashby Crossing while working at J.C. Penney ' s and R.R. Donnelly, a book manufacturing company. Working two jobs was a privilege for college students this summer. Due to a troubled economy, employment was scarce, and once found it was treasured. A few fortunate students were able to find jobs in their major areas. For example, two Junior Education minors worked with children for the summer. Laura Palladin- etti taught preschoolers and Melissa Roish was a camp counselor. Junior Shelley Oli- ver had an unusual summer job setting gypsy moth traps in the mountains of Virginia. The summer for most seemed to be a combination of work and play. One of the most popular vacation plans was to spend a week at the beach. Whether it was Jersey Shore, Va. Beach, Nags Head, or Myrtle Beach, the pastimes included tanning all day and partying all night. Some students were fortunate enough to live near the ocean. Freshman Jeff Dallin worked as a lifeguard at Bellport Beach, on Long Is- land, N.Y. Lifeguarding was a way to have fun in the sun and make money as well. Despite the time taken by a job, most students managed to make their summers enjoyable. Road trips, concerts, and times spent with old friends made the months go by quickly. By about mid-July, students were anxious to return to the frenzy of activity at JMU. The long, hot, days of August were filled with outings and pic- nics in a last effort to visit high school buddies and catch up on hometown gossip. The final week of summer was spent pack- ing up and moving back to Harrisonburg to begin another year in our college ca- reers. Carrie Desmond Lining up for that perfect putt, Matt Edmonds concentrates intensely. A new attraction this sum- mer was the addition of a miniature golf course and batting cage located conveniently near cam- pus. Tipton r v- Fearing the attack of hungry seagulls, Jennifer Short, Mary Ann Tipton, and Melissa Roish feed the birds some bread. The beach at sunset was a spectacular sight for vacationers. After enjoying the day at Panama City Beach, Florida, Dave Gaul and Erika Freihage take a walk along the shore. Days at the beach were usually active and well-spent. Summer Fun 25

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Commuters board the bus at Godwin Hall bus stop. The bus shuttled off campus residents to and from campus making stops at fifteen minute intervals. Ashby Crossing residents await the arrival of a bus to take them to campus. Several bus routes helped to serve the needs of various apartment complexes near campus. An Ashby Crossing resident runs to catch the bus which is already heading back towards campus Desite crowds and frus- trating waits, commuter relied on the bus to get them to class on ,„ Quotables The school could build a parking garage off my parking tickets alone. Ashley Austin commuter Temporary signs notify student and faculty staff of where they can park without receiving a parking violation. Increased parking needs forced JMU to reorganize the lots. Rultcdgc Commuting 27