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

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V us Tfespite the rain and clouds, pride zvas abound as students shared their school fives zuith parents. Despite the rainv weather, students and their parents enjoyed all of the acti ' ities planned for Parents Weekend. The Godwin Field Festival presented an array of merchandise for students and their parents to purchase. Freshman Nicole Sansini said she enjoyed browsing through e ' er) ' thing the festival offered. They had all sorts of thing like clothes and jewelr) ' , Sansini said. The football game at Bridgefoth Stadium on Saturd.u afternoon was also a popular event. Even the pouring rain did not dampen the crowd ' s spirit. That night, the School of Music presented the Pops Concert, which included the Symphon Orchestra, The Madisonians and the Jazz Ensemble, with guest artist Joe Kenned} ' , at the Convocation Center. Many students gave their parents personalized tours of campus. Sophomore Kendra May said, I showed my parents where I have classes and where I spend my time. They were re- ally impressed by the new Universit) ' Recreation Center. Freshman Ryan Havnes also gave his family a tour ot the campus. It was m ' grandmother ' s first time here, so I showed them a little bit of everything, Haynes said. Haynes ' family only spent the day on Saturday because the closest hotel they could find was an hour from campus. Many organizations, fraternities and sororities invited parents to luncheons and activities. Sophomore Lisa D ' Arciernn took her father and her brothers to her sororit)-. Delta Gamma. We had a really great time at the luncheon, and I had fun intro- ducing my dad to ever} ' one, ' ' D ' . rcierno said. Students also took the opportunity to go shopping while their parents visited. Wal-Mart, along with the rest of the Valle ' Mall, was buzzing with families picking up those last few neces- sities for students ' rooms and apartments. Due to the influx of fi-eshmen this year, an additional Parents Day was held Nov.2, primarily for the parents of fresh- men. Many freshman, however, saw this as an opportunity for their parents to visit twice during the semester. BY KATHYSELGAS t mmniimma ' t 20 - Flourish

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J With all of the unique and stimulating entertainment options that JMU and the surrounding community offered students, nightlife was never at a standstUl. Activities ranged from par- tying on The Row to watching a movie among a rowdy audi- ence at Grafton-StovaU Theatre. For those of legal drinking age, the loss of JM ' s Bar and Grill ' s liquor license was a huge letdown; however, many students found The Office, Dave ' s Taverna (formerly Gus ' s) and The Blue Foxx Cafe to be favorable alternatives. Thanks to locales like these, students such as senior Kim Baccari were not so heartbroken about JM ' s transformation. I think that The Blue Foxx has a lot better atmosphere [than JM ' s] because you can have the social aspect of sitting at tables and talking or you can get up and dance, Baccari said. Those looking for a good drink and a good meal often found themselves headed towards the Boston Beanery, Ruby Tuesday ' s or the infamous Spanky ' s. Chili ' s and J. WUloby ' s Roadhouse were the newest editions to Harrisonburg ' s array of casual, low-priced dining options. Senior Craig Sell enjoyed J. Willoby ' s with its peanut shell-covered floors because it had real good food with a great selection of beer! Although restaurants and bars were favored by many students, others attended parties on Greek Row and off cam- pus. Students such as junior Mike Mateli preferred off-cam- pus parties to fraternity parties because they are open to ev- eryone, and you can always find people you know. Socialites who liked to dance the night away and meet new people in a less intimate setting favored The Row; however, with practi- cally everything within walking distance, party hopping was common. Some students opted to relax on the weekends. With its extra large sofas and mellow music. The Artflil Dodger was a popular place to hang out and take in the atmosphere. Ac- cording to junior Sama rth Maheshwari, this coffeehouse is like an oasis in this desert we call Harrisonburg. Whereas most entertainment in Harrisonburg has a small-town aura, Maheshwari said he likes the Artful Dodger for its big city feel. Most students found similar attachments to the many nightlife activities. When it came to nightlife, students found their ozun ' ' oasis in the desert ofO-Carri- sonSurg. ' ' BY AUDRA FRAUNFELDER Nightlife 19

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I gnoring the falling rain, this student and her mother take advantage of Parents Weekend to reunite. Even with the rain, students were able to share their lives with parents once again. ; Uside Hall welcomes the parents of its resi- dents with this bright banner. Many halls decorated their buildings tor parents, giv- ing them a different look from move-in day. .1 o , ' UT . B i l V ' plH 1 m H ■ ILl. i i H V -1 lSk ij Km foij 1 - w m H IF j! — Jv Daniel, Read ' and waiting uith ponchos, coats and umbrellas, the Parents Weekend crowd endured hea y showers to enjoy the tootball game. Despite the rain that also decided to isit for the weekend, parents and stu- dents enjoyed their time together. §howing how much she loves and misses her, treshman EHza Copelan gives her mother a big hug. Being the first time for many to see their parents since school started. Parents Weekend often brought out true feelings. Enjoying their lunch at P.C. Dukes, this family takes the opportunity ' to be together again. Eating at Dukes and D-Hall as well as visiting other places gave parents a chance to see what being a JMU student was really like. Parents Weekend 21