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

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New Changes ■ Looking back on the first week spent here, we could not help but notice the changes that had occured. For many, it was the first semester that bulldozers did not welcome us back. Though the machin- ery of the past was sometimes an inconve- nience, the results were noticeable and welcomed. With t he addition of new aca- demic buildings in recent years, expansion was the word. Students and faculty witnessed the con- struction of the newest addition to the Quad, the Music Building, and more re- cently, Sonner Hall and Zane D. Showker Hall. As the renovations to Burruss Hall, home to the Biology Department, were re- alized, the Biology Village was gratefully vacated. Everything seemed to be on the move as Mr. Chips relocated into the old police station and the Public Safety office found a new home in Shenandoah Hall. The hum of construction was not missing for long as change began once again with improvements to the Warren Campus Center. Russell Stuart dances on the Commons during midday performance. Students found this area of campus to be not only a meeting place, but also a place for fun. lins? Opening; 5

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Brian Leach enjoys a leisurely stroll through the hallowed arches of Sheldon Hall The varying architectural styles on campus showed the stages of development of the university. % Opt 4 ' Dpening

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New Changes As the grounds began to take on a new look, so did the surrounding community. Off-campus living became more popular as options expanded. Port Republic Road, commonly known as the hill, was home to four apartment complexes-Hunter ' s Ridge, Squire Hill, Ashby Crossing, and the Commons-which housed close to two thousand of the six thousand off-campus students. Other options included Universi- ty Place, Duke Gardens, College Station, and Madison Manor, to name a few. Aside from growth in student housing, vacant lots began to fill with new restau- rants and shops. Although Spanky ' s and Luigi ' s were still the favorites of many, new spots such as Clayborne ' s, The Bel- zona Cafe and Mr. J ' s grew more popular. Another sign of growth in the communi- ty was the construction of the new city jail. Located near Court Square downtown, the new jail forced several private businesses to relocate or close down, an unfortunate consequence of the explosion of growth in the city. - v i y ■ L (« I oOpening A soldier gives the peace sign in the Na- tional Victory Parade in Washington, DC. While honoring the soldiers of Desert Storm and increasing already rising na- tionalistic fervor, the parade caused much controversy due to its high cost.