JMU alumnus makes his dream a reality
By Kaitlin Tambuscio, contributing writer

When Thad Reid graduated from JMU in 2000, he had earned a degree in media arts and design with the intent of working in the sports broadcasting field. However, that was only if he was not able to make it in the music industry. Reid has faced some roadblocks along the way, but the bottom line is, you will not hear him broadcasting a Redskins game anytime soon. More...

Five must-have albums of 2006
By Kris King, contributing writer

The time has come to reminisce over a year that truly provided music fans with many fantastic albums and some so bad that they come back around and become good again (here’s looking at you, Kevin Federline). The selection process is both difficult and time-consuming, but the following albums represent something truly great. Be it Girl Talk’s ability to tear the roof off of a party, The Futureheads’ venture toward maturity or The Hold Steady’s opus of being young in the 21st century. This was a great year for music, and here are the reasons why. More...