Find the romance of Italy in Harrisonburg
By Cristen Latzoni, contributing writer

Italy is full of romance. From its stunning Porta Venezia Gardens in Milan to the eternal city of Rome, the country beckons to idealists everywhere. But if you’re stuck in Harrisonburg and looking to experience the flavor of Italy’s beautiful and historic cities, you don’t have to look far. Thought of by many as one of Harrisonburg’s most romantic restaurants, there’s no better place to share a delicious meal with someone than L’Italia. More...

James Brown
By Jess Novak, staff writer

James Brown never had a No. 1 pop hit. He never learned to read music and he never stopped running into trouble with the law or his four marriages. However,  Brown will never be forgotten. He is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. More...

Adrenaline drops with ‘Crank’ special features
By Will Fawley, contributing writer

“Crank” provides an entertaining twist on the offbeat action movie genre. The cinematography is very creative and the film is full of unbelievably ridiculous scenes. Crank tries to break the boundaries of the action genre by employing the freedom obtained by being a high-budget independent film. This allows the movie to have crazy action sequences as well as a strange sense of humor, that more often than not is very entertaining. More...