Some college students have experienced frustration with the campus Wi-Fi, particularly when they want to study outdoors in areas like the Quad or Festival Lawn. Wi-Fi coverage should extend to outdoor spaces to accommodate students’ academic needs and enhance their mental well-being.

Incorporating healthy snacks into study sessions can increase productivity and help students improve grades. 

Shortage of childcare facilities available to JMU faculty causes frustration and leaves some professors asking questions.

Graduating members of The Breeze staff reminisce on their memories. 

Algorithms on social media platforms that recommend content based on users’ past activity coupled with the growing ideological divide among traditional news outlets has exacerbated political polarization. Social media platforms and journalists should strive to minimize bias in their industries. 

JMU lacks temporary parking spaces for commuters to use while grabbing food from dining locations. The introduction of these parking spaces would allow for commuters to take full advantage of their meal plan. 

All meal plans at JMU include punches that give students access to food at various dining locations on campus without having to use dining dollars. However, some locations do not accept meal punches, such as Panera. To reduce the amount of dining dollars students have to use, Panera should offer punch options.

Professors who teach classes that are “easy A” classes do a disservice to students. After taking “easy A” classes, students have a distorted perspective on how much effort is required to earn good grades. 

Working a job while studying in college can be challenging; however, it can also help students learn a variety of skills and expose them to different work environments. Students should take the opportunity to work while in college, not only for financial reasons but also to learn more about their interests. 

JMU and the Harrisonburg Department of Transportation (HDPT) once had a bus route that ran late at night. After the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise in the use of apps like Uber, the route was discontinued. Reinstating the night bus would improve student safety on and around campus.

Many students declare their major before their first semester, though they aren't required to do so until the third Friday of their third semester. For students who aren’t sure what they want to study in college, JMU offers an exploratory major that allows students to experience a variety of courses. More students should take advantage of the exploratory major or put off deciding their major until their second year.

Though JMU's Career Center promotes the use of Handshake — a student-focused employment site — because of the universities partnership with the platform, many students use the rival platform LinkedIn instead. For students to have the greatest success finding a job, they should use both sites.  

Loper Bright Enterprises v. Rainmondo is an upcoming Supreme Court case that concerns the funding of monitors on fishing boats but has far-reaching consequences for government regulation. If the Supreme Court were to rule to overturn the Chevron deference, a precedent established in a 1984 case, many industries, such as those involving food and drugs, could experience deregulation.  

Though JMU invested a significant amount of money into TimelyCare, a virtual mental health resource, the in-person support at the Counseling Center is lacking. JMU should allocate more funding toward in-person services at the Counseling Center to improve its availability for students. 

Gypsy Rose Blanchard was a victim of Munchausen by proxy and was sentenced to prison after she arranged the murder of her mother. Following her release from prison, she has been thrust into the spotlight, demonstrating the exploitative nature of the media.

Academic stress and financial hardship are big reasons why students drop out of college. To combat high dropout rates, universities should reduce tuition costs and invest in mental health resources. 

The last living Duke Dog mascot, an English bulldog named Siegle, had to retire after sustaining an injury and the role has been vacant since. JMU should reinstate a living mascot to improve the game day environment and heighten excitement.

Aromatherapy gardens can be an effective way for people to improve their mood. Since JMU has a garden in King Hall and an arboretum near East Campus, there should also be a garden on Main Campus for students to use. 

Though there is a stigma associated with pole dancing, it can be a great way to exercise and express yourself. Pole dancing isn't always erotic and means something different to everyone who practices it. 

On Oct. 5, the WNBA commissioner announced the Golden State Warriors would be adding a women's team by 2025. Further plans to expand the league in the coming years have also been suggested. Though the growth of the WNBA is beneficial to women's basketball, the league should focus on meeting the needs of current players before expanding. 

Brita filters, and water filters in general, are a highly recommended item for students to bring to college. Considering tap water can contain a variety of contaminants, filtering water can help improve students’ health while reducing waste from using plastic water bottles. 

With the closing of Carrier Library for renovations, many students have had to find alternative study spaces. Before the renovations, Carrier and Rose libraries were the only locations on campus with dedicated quiet study areas. JMU should create new quiet study spaces on Main Campus to accommodate students who prefer to study in silence. 

In Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, the Supreme Court unanimously decided to limit what could be considered navigable lands. This ruling will endanger millions of acres of wetlands which were previously protected by the Clean Water Act of 1972.

Both studying in a group and studying alone have their benefits and disadvantages. To make the most of their time studying, students should try both group study and self-study to determine which suits them best. 

Though JMU was able to compete in a bowl game on a technicality, it was not able to compete in the Sun Belt Conference Championship. The NCAA's rule preventing teams transitioning into the Football Bowl Subdivision from playing in the postseason hinders developing football programs.  

Many social media influencers live lavish lifestyles that are very different from the lives of their fans. Recently, some influencers have acted patronizingly toward people complaining about their more traditional jobs. Influencers should be more aware of their privileged lifestyle and avoid behaving this way. 

For some people, relaxing activities aren't always the best way to relieve stress. To allow students to let out their frustrations, UREC should have a rage room where students can break objects or just scream. 

In this issue of Court Corner, Emma Seli discusses the Supreme Court's affirmative action rulings in June and argues that it will negatively affect diversity on college campuses. 

Increased technology use has enabled a people to become more involved in their friends relationships and decision making. Considering many college students have a similar amount of life experience and tend to mimic those around them, they should avoid asking advice from their peers. 

A new climbing team was created at JMU this semester. The Adventure Center, which houses the only rock climbing wall on campus, has restricted the times the climbing team can practice. This has prevented the climbing team from growing and bonding in the way they hoped to. 

Many STEM professors rely on textbooks to teach the content of their courses. Learning from textbooks can be difficult and even intimidating for some students. STEM professors should incorporate nonfiction books other than textbooks, such as biographies, into their curriculums to help keep students interested. 

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree at JMU are required to take foreign language courses before they graduate. Since speaking an additional language can result in cognitive benefits and provide students with a marketable skill, all students should have to take foreign language courses. 

Tracking services such as Life360 and other tracking products like AirTags and Tiles are popular among college students. Although they can help friends keep track of each other, students should avoid using them to protect themselves from people who could be using this information to harm them.

With some older members of Congress and other branches of the federal government experiencing declining cognitive and physical abilities, the popularity of implementing age limits or wellness checks on politicians has increased. Legislation should be passed to prevent age-related deterioration from negatively impacting policy. 

Many students spend the majority of their time in Harrisonburg; however, there are many opportunities for entertainment and dining outside of the JMU-downtown area. To get the most out of their time at JMU, students should explore outside of the city. 

There are many terms used to refer to people of Latin American descent like Hispanic and Latin X; however, there is no consensus over which terms is best to use. People should always ask what term a person of Latin American descent prefers when talking about them. 

Religious proselytizers often come to JMU to engage with students. These proselytizers can be an annoyance for some students or even a source of anxiety.  Opinion writers Patrick Hanover and Mary Mabry debate over the effects of religious outreach on students. 

Since political polarization has begun to spread to colleges across the U.S., JMU students should be proactive in preserving civil discourse in the classroom and around campus. 

JMU's alum network is an important part of the JMU community and is a valuable resource for students looking for job and internship opportunities. Students should make an effort to connect with alum before they graduate. 

There are many factors that deter students from pursuing scholarships while they're in college, such as a lack of time and uncertainty. Students should continue to apply for scholarships in spite of these obstacles, as their efforts could reduce the financial burden of tuition and help them develop important skills.

Many people have a limited understanding of how the legal process works. JMU should offer law-related general education courses or have more law-related major requirements to address this.  

Trains crossing on campus are disruptive and can cause students to be late to class. Norfolk Southern, the railway that owns and operates the tracks on campus, and JMU should work together to inform students what days trains are scheduled to cross campus so students can plan accordingly. 

In this issue of Court Corner, Patrick Hanover discusses the rise of strict constitutionalism and trend of reversing precedent. Patrick argues that a constitutional amendment could prevent the erosion of LGBTQ+ rights. 

The American Dream is no longer realistic for many recent college graduates. Rising home prices and difficulty finding jobs after graduation have prevented college graduates from achieving societal standards of success. 

The wildfires in Canada over the summer, and more recently the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, demonstrate the negatives effects of climate change considering drought was a potential factor in both cases. This illustrates that the need for people in power to address the climate crisis is more pressing than ever. 

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup garnered a record number of in-person spectators at nearly two million attendees. Though the Spain's triumph in the competition was tainted by Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales' nonconsensual kiss on Spanish player Jenni Hermoso, the cup made strides in promoting women's soccer around the world. 

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled to invalidate Biden's student debt relief program in Biden v. Nebraska. This ruling has come as a disappointment to those burdened by student loan debt and will ultimately disadvantage many college students. 

The proliferation of misinformation has resulted in Gen Z becoming divided politically and has caused them to lose faith in the government. Gen Z needs to learn how to evaluate the validity of information online to combat these challenges. 

Professors have one of the few occupations that can earn tenure, or protection from arbitrary firing. Though tenure allows professors to conduct research without fear of being fired for controversial findings, it can also lead to a lack of focus on teaching. 

Conforming to societal conceptions of success can lead to dissatisfaction in the lives of many people. People should remember that success is relative when evaluating their personal achievements.  

The "Barbie" movie was highly anticipated and is on track to be the highest earning domestic film of 2023. Its feminist message has been received positively by many but has also been the subject of criticism. Though largely satirical, its representation of gender dynamics in modern society may be misleading. 

The Titan submersible disaster, which occurred on June 18, resulted in the deaths of its four wealthy passengers and OceanGate's CEO. This event occurred largely overshadowed the sinking of a ship filled with over 700 immigrants, the majority of which likely drowned, in the Mediterranean the week before. The media coverage of these two disasters has revealed the media's bias of covering events that involve the wealthy.

Trust in the Supreme Court and its ability to make sound decisions has diminished in recent years. This can, in part, be attributed to the lack of a binding code of ethics that governs the behavior of justices. The adoption of a code of ethics would prevent scandals involving justices compromising their impartiality and help restore faith in the court. 

Obtaining an internship as a student is challenging with many employers requiring previous experience for acceptance into a program. This expectation is unrealistic, however, and prevents many students from getting a foothold in their field. 

The Supreme Court reaffirming the FDA's approval of the abortion pill mifepristone is an important victory as the abortion debate in the U.S. continues and access to abortion has been steadily eroded. 

The compensation of university presidents across the nation has risen substantially in recent years resulting in some university presidents earning over one million dollars a year. The money going toward university administration could be used elsewhere to enhance student's experience. 

Promoting the idea that years spent in college are the best in a person's life can set unrealistic expectation for people and lead them to feel unsatisfied with their college experience.

Gun violence has begun to seem increasingly common in Harrisonburg and surrounding communities with the recent shooting at a party at the Redpoint apartment complex in Rockingham County. To minimize violence, guns should never be brought to parties, especially when alcohol is involved. 

Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia are too common on college campuses. Spreading awareness about the prevalence of eating disorders is important in combating the issue. Universities can contribute to the fight against eating disorders by providing necessary mental health resources.  

As I preached to dozens of students outside the Liz Wheeler lecture, it’s a fundamental misunderstanding of human nature that allows transgenderism to proliferate.   

As the weather warms students have begun to swarm outdoor spaces at JMU including the Quad. When outside, students should be mindful of taking care of their skin and use sunscreen to not only prevent burns, but skin cancer as well.  

During finals season, many students spend much of their time studying in libraries and other indoor spaces. Students should try to study outdoors as spending time outside can help relieve stress, among other benefits.

While modernity affords many conveniences, it also has contributed the widespread prevalence of depression today. Access to social media and a lack of physical activity are some consequences of modernity that have degraded mental health in recent years. 

The majority of both long-term and short-term study abroad programs offered at JMU are located in European countries. The Center of Global Engagement should diversify its study abroad options to allow students to experience unfamiliar cultures. 

The 2023 NCAA women’s basketball tournament was historic for women’s basketball. With an average of 9.9 million viewers, the championship game between LSU and the University of Iowa was the most watched NCAA women’s basketball game ever. 

Public health figures such as Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), should maintain transparency when discussing national health concerns. 

Students learn a lot about JMU in their first year, from "Dukes hold doors" to the smell of Harrisonburg after it rains. To make the most of their time at JMU, students should participate in FROG week, clubs and other activities. 

With age, forming friendships becomes more difficult. To combat widespread loneliness among young adults, college students need to be more intentional in forming meaningful relationships, romantic or otherwise. 

I am writing as a JMU alumni, resident of the Shenandoah Valley and Virginia taxpayer. I would like to commend The Breeze’s coverage of the university’s failure to properly plan and conduct a Holocaust commemoration ceremony this year.

Since political polarization has begun to spread to colleges across the U.S., JMU students should be proactive in preserving civil discourse in the classroom and around campus. 

JMU's alum network is an important part of the JMU community and is a valuable resource for students looking for job and internship opportunities. Students should make an effort to connect with alum before they graduate. 

There are many factors that deter students from pursuing scholarships while they're in college, such as a lack of time and uncertainty. Students should continue to apply for scholarships in spite of these obstacles, as their efforts could reduce the financial burden of tuition and help them develop important skills.

Many people have a limited understanding of how the legal process works. JMU should offer law-related general education courses or have more law-related major requirements to address this.  

Trains crossing on campus are disruptive and can cause students to be late to class. Norfolk Southern, the railway that owns and operates the tracks on campus, and JMU should work together to inform students what days trains are scheduled to cross campus so students can plan accordingly. 

In this issue of Court Corner, Patrick Hanover discusses the rise of strict constitutionalism and trend of reversing precedent. Patrick argues that a constitutional amendment could prevent the erosion of LGBTQ+ rights. 

The American Dream is no longer realistic for many recent college graduates. Rising home prices and difficulty finding jobs after graduation have prevented college graduates from achieving societal standards of success. 

The wildfires in Canada over the summer, and more recently the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui, demonstrate the negatives effects of climate change considering drought was a potential factor in both cases. This illustrates that the need for people in power to address the climate crisis is more pressing than ever. 

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup garnered a record number of in-person spectators at nearly two million attendees. Though the Spain's triumph in the competition was tainted by Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales' nonconsensual kiss on Spanish player Jenni Hermoso, the cup made strides in promoting women's soccer around the world.