Cassie Potler

When You Realize the Friend is the Frenemy
The holidays are known as a bright, happy, merry time—but sometimes it just doesn’t feel that way, and you feel bad admitting it. I mean, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year”… right? Right… Here are five reasons we realize you might be feeling down this holiday season, what’s behind them, and how to get you back in the holiday spirit!
Every day, James Madison University junior Lauren Granger comes home to her cozy four-bedroom apartment. She checks her Facebook, listens to her favorite band “She and Him,” and heats up some leftover lasagna her mom sent from home. As her roommates walk in the door, she greets them—Sarah, Stephanie, and…Glen. Yes, Glen. Granger’s fourth roommate is a guy.
Purple and yellow streamers were flying through the air. The crowd was chanting the JMU fight song and our football team had just scored another victory. My friends and I were dancing up and down the bleachers to the band’s loud music. It was at that moment, four years ago, that I first fell in love with this school.  
Hey JMU! We've scouted out the cutest, funniest, smartest, and all-around best freshman boys. It's up to you to decide who will be...Mr. JMU!! Meet all of them and then vote at the end! Contestant #1 Name: Steve Robertson III Hometown: Fredericksburg,Va