The new kids on the block
By Dominic Desmond, news editor

The Harrisonburg Police Department, along with the JMU Police and members of the student government, pregamed for this weekend’s block party last Thursday by having a “meet and greet” with the residents of Village Lane to explain alcohol laws. Lt. Kurt Boshart, spokesperson for the HPD, said residents were cooperative and respectful. More...

Fish kills could have angling industry reeling
By Dominic Desmond, news editor

Jeff Kelble used to be a fishing guide. After working seven full seasons, pulling in over 15 hours a day for 10 months of the year, he decided it was time to hang up his waders. Until the spring of 2004, two-thirds of the time he spent with clients fishing was on the Shenandoah River. More...

Donation to help fund concert hall
By Jenessa Kildall, senior writer

A $1 million donation has been given to JMU to be put toward the main concert hall in the planned JMU Performing Arts Complex scheduled to open in 2009. More...

Group travels to Israel during war
By Mary Frances Czarsty, assistant news editor

Most students opted to study abroad this summer in cities like Paris, where the biggest thing sweeping the city was World Cup fever. One JMU student found himself in a slightly more harrowing situation in Tel-Aviv at the height of the Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel. More...

Research sparks national attention
By Rachana Dixit, news editor

The 2007 U.S. News and World Report “America’s Best Colleges” guide has ranked JMU among 35 other institutions for valuable undergraduate research experiences and creative projects, pushing the university more into the national limelight. More...