Queens for a day
Three award-winning drag queens took the stage Friday night to strut their stuff for charity. Hosted by Madison Equality and the University Program Board, the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball brought in about 175 attendees and $1,200 in collections. All proceeds after the initial costs of the event went to benefit The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and the Valley AIDS Network, Harrisonburg’s local AIDS service. More...
Dollars and Sense: Part I
By Sean Santiago, staff writer
While in college, students have a lot to worry about. Money should not have to be one of them. “People are scared by money because they think they need to be an economics or business major to manage it but how you handle your money is eighty percent behavior, twenty percent knowledge,” said Brad Barnett, senior associate director for the Office of Financial Aid and Services. More...
Rice calls on students to vote for change
By Katrina Bramhall, contributing writer
OCL mixin’ it up for students
By Katie Thisdell, senior writer
The how to on how to vote
By Katie King, contributing writer
SLIDESHOW: WXJM, Inside the Studio
Posted 01.17.08
AUDIO: This Week in History 6
Posted 11.08.07
SLIDESHOW: Barack Obama Visits the Commonwealth
Posted 10.30.07
Between the Lines: Yes, we can, with Obama
By Patrick Callahan, senior writer
Nearly 40 years ago a man led a campaign of hope. This man saw his nation as divided. He saw his country’s soldiers stranded in the middle of a war maintained by politicians who had not the courage, nor the political willpower to bring about its end. He saw workers without jobs, an economy faltering and families desperately seeking better lives for their children. More...
Through the Looking Glass: Which is the thinner gender?
By Sarah Delia, senior writer
Students sponsor free store on commons to fight consumerism
Junior Brian Picknally pedaled slowly as he tentatively biked around the commons Friday morning, gleefully saying, “It’s a free bike!” Picknally’s ride was accompanied by shouts of “free stuff girls! It’s all free, come shopping!” as a nonchalant group shielded their eyes from the sun and invited passersbys to comb through jumbled piles of books and accessories as well as racks of discarded clothing. More...
Aramark’s Olympic ambitions
By Jacqueline Quattrocchi, contributing writer
Doggy style
By Jake Chander, contributing writer
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Sweet home, Virginia
By Matthew McGovern, assistant sports editor
James Madison football coach Mickey Matthews interviewed Monday at the University of South Alabama as a candidate for its inaugural head coaching position, and after returning to Harrisonburg on Monday night he didn’t get much sleep. More...
Two JMU students emerge ‘Ultimate’ in VFL
By Ron Counts, contributing writer
Why would perfectly sane, healthy people allow themselves to be locked in a cage with someone whose only intent is to inflict as much harm on them as possible? Some simply covet the competition that mixed martial arts has to offer. JMU senior marketing major Tyler Moyer climbed into the Octagon during Saturday’s Valley Fight League event at the Rockingham Fairgrounds for another reason: He had something to prove. More...
Defensive backs coach joins Falcons
By Jack McAuley, staff writer
Dawn creams Tigers with 3s
By Matthew McGovern, assistant sports editor
The Cottage
By Megan Williams, assistant a&e editor
The Cottage lies hidden between two larger buildings on South Avenue. It’s easy to miss, especially if you’re not looking for it. But those who have ventured inside the unique and eclectic store have discovered one of the best kept secrets of the ’Burg. More...
Theatre II takes look at human nature
By Sarah Moore, contributing writer
Stand up comedy gets full-length film
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer
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