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SGA Reacts to William & Mary Scandal



The tables have turned for Zach Pilchen, former Student Assembly vice president at the College of William and Mary. The senior resigned from his position on Tuesday, after admitting to using SA funds for personal purchases. More...

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September 11th: Seven Years Later

Today marks the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.  On that tragic day 19 hijackers killed 2,998 people and injured 6,291 more in New York, Washington D.C. and Pennsylvania.  To commemorate the anniversary the International Student Association is screening “Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath” tonight at Grafton-Stovall Theatre at 6 p.m. More...

Columbine Survivor Calls for Acts of Kindness

Opinion

EDITORIAL CARTOON

GREEN, PURPLE & GOLD: Going Green

GUEST COLUMN: Hit Me, Baby, One More Time

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Go Vote!

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Palin Not Republican Lifesaver

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Two-Year-Olds at JMU

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Campus Gun Control Policies Fail to Protect Students, Aid Shooters

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Going Vegetarian is a Greener Option

Darts & Pats (Submit your own!)

Media Coverage Missing Important Issues?

Media personalities from Jon Stewart to Tim Russert, and Tina Fey to Rush Limbaugh have shared opinions on the current presidential election. Whether proclaiming that Barack Obama is not “black enough” or arguing that Sarah Palin could be a heartbeat away from the presidency, they are responsible for informing American citizens of important issues. More...

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City Republicans Gain Momentum

Presidential candidates in this year’s election have shown increasing interest in Virginia — a traditionally conservative state, now considered a pivotal battleground. The McCain campaign, which just opened an office off Neff Avenue Friday, hopes to continue to reel in voters, noting Rockingham County as a key hot spot. More...

Alumnus Abducted, Murdered.

Sports

Massive Test of Strength

James Madison football coach Mickey Matthews had his usual phone conversation with Massachusetts coach Don Brown last week, but it was unusually guarded. More...

CN8 debuts new format for “Out of Bounds” show

JMU Invitational Signals Start of XC

Fantasy Football Fix-Up: Week Two Picks

A&E

A Thirst for Competition

The FIFA World Cup is an international soccer competition that traditionally occurs every four years, but in Harrisonburg another “World Cup” happens twice a year. The competition hosted by four seniors does not, however, involve playing soccer. The main components of this tournament are two balls, 12 Solo Cups and a “thirst” for competition.  More...

Is That A Scuba Diver In The Lake?

Current Poll

VIDEO: A Real Life JMU Love Story

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Current Poll

free polls What are your thoughts on the proposed idea to allow concealed carry on campus?
I support permit holders to carry guns on campus.
I would not feel safe if guns were allowed on campus.
I think it would prevent school shootings.
It doesn't matter to me either way.