The Laramie Project
By Adam Lowe, contributing writer

When a small Midwest town is faced with a brutal murder considered to be a hate crime against homosexual University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard, it seems everyone has a story to tell. Armed with a powerful and moving script, as well as exceptionally terrific actors, the JMU School of Theatre and Dance opened its production of “The Laramie Project” Tuesday night. Written by Moisés Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project, it retells the tragic events surrounding the brutal murder. More...

‘Fast Food Nation’ brings light to underbelly of food franchises
By Sean Santiago, contributing writer

There’s no denying the ill effects of an unhealthy diet. “Super Size Me,” Morgan Spurlock’s 2004 documentary chronicling his 30-day diet of every item on the McDonald’s menu, attests to this fact. This month’s “Fast Food Nation,” based on Eric Schlosser’s best-selling non-fiction book, again deals with the ghastly health repercussions of fast-food culture, yet takes the discussion one step further by focusing on the seedy underbelly of the big businesses that sustain it. More...

“Anomaly’ presents daring snowboarding, skiing achievements
By Lindsay Oldfield, contributing writer

Get ready to take a front-row seat to witness some of the most dangerous ski tricks ever performed. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, Teton Gravity Research will launch “Anomaly,” its latest 60-minute highdefinition ski and snowboard film in Grafton-Stovall Theatre. More...