Masterpiece Season
By Kelly Fisher and Jill Yaworski, a&e editors

Not only does JMU’s Masterpiece Season include performances by students and faculty this year, but it also provides impressive international and national talents in its Encore and Family Series. Masterpiece Season brings culture to Harrisonburg by uniting students, faculty and community members through dance, theater, music and art. More...

Gnarls Barkley’s St. Elsewhere appeals to everyone
By Erin Sanders, contributing writer

Driving in the car the other day, my mom exclaims, “I know this song! Wait, I know it! Don’t tell me. It’s called ‘Crazy’ right? And it’s by Gnarls Barkley, right?” More...

Book explores crazy college life
By Laura Becker, staff writer

What do the two classic college movies “Animal House” and “Old School” have in common?  Guys and gals getting drunk and getting it on.  In so many words, the book “Class Dismissed: 75 Outrageous, Mind-Expanding College Exploits (and Lessons That Won’t Be on the Final)” shares this theme. More...

Aguilera’s latest CD goes ‘Back to Basics’
By Rachel Bishop, contributing writer

Christina Aguilera’s new two-disc CD, Back to Basics, features music reminiscent of a 1940s piano bar and reinstates her as the reigning queen of pop. More...