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

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President Alger answers questions during his presidential interview. Witnessing such a monumental event in JMU ' s history is an experience I will never forget It is such an amazing time to be a JMU student and see the entire JMU community come together. The Student Inaugural Ball was a blast, and the actual inauguration was so cool to witness. Not to mention, I ' m super excited for the fireworks on the Quad tonight! -Lauren Holder, Sophomore V President Alger talks to a colleague during his trip to Montpelier. ' The week has provided a unique opportunity for JMU students and faculty to come together. From the ice-cream social to the ball and Madison Fest, the Duke spirit of this community makes me realize why I chose Madison. -Taylor Vollman, Sophomore President Alger strolls with his wife and daughter on the presidential walk through campus. 1 think getting a new president at JMU has been great! I got to meet President Alger during the 2012 orientation and I know he is going to do great things for this university. I think it gives us a fresh start from SpringFest in 201 0. It shows we can be an engaged university that works hard and gives back to the Harrisonburg community. I agree that he is a great listener because I got to be a part of it at the Leadership Conference. President Alger will be a great leader at JMU and help it continue to grow. -Mallory Knapp, Senior

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Jonathan R, Alger becomes sixth president WORDS Claire Fogarty PHOTOS JMU Photography Services DESIGN Rebecca Sullivan I ' m excited I got to be a part of JMU history! Not many people get to experience two presidents at Madison, and I ' m lucky to have that opportunity. The educational and fun events were a once in a lifetime week-long celebration and Alger deserves such an exciting welcome. -Rachel Fisher , Junior 16 I Features

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c mhoR Comedian returns for first Funny Freakin ' Friday of the year hrongs of students packed into Taylor Down Under for the first Funny Freakin ' Friday of the year on September 6 to see amateur comedian Adam Mamawaia. The University Program Board brought Mamawaia back after his successful stint of opening for Erik Griffin in spring 201 3. Since he established himself here before it helped when we brought him back, said Junior Maria Buitrago, the public relations manager for UPB. It was one of the most successful Funny Freakin ' Fridays. It was pretty packed and everyone said he was really funny and they had a good time. A New Jersey native and award-winning comedian, Mamawaia opened for the likes of Joel McHale and performed at a slew of other universities across the nation. At just 24, Mamawaia connected with the student audience by tailoring his material and speaking about relationships, college life and more controversial topics such as race. He was really great, very funny, said senior Paige Ober. I liked that his humor wasn ' t vulgar. Mamawala ' s easy-going personality and sense of humor were another reason that UPB chose to bring him back He was just a really nice guy, said Buitrago. Everyone on the committee that worked with him said they went to Klines with him afterward. WORDS Haley Lambert PHOTOS Julian Williams DESIGN Lauren Stearns 18 i Adam Mamawaia