Crabtree advances in comedy competition
By Rachana Dixit, senior writer

Awkward silences are generally associated with feelings of confusion, frustration and downright discomfort. But on the evening of Feb. 12, senior theatre major Daniel Crabtree proved that these gauche moments aren’t always a bad thing. More...

Put down the magazine and head over to Theatre II for Frat Boys, Mean Girls and 586 Other Reasons to Boycott Women’s Magazines
By Elizabeth Daniels, contributing writer

The average woman’s life is nothing like that which is portrayed in magazines like Cosmopolitan. “Frat Boys, Mean Girls and 586 Other Reasons to Boycott Women’s Magazines,” written by Sharon Kowalsky, conveys events that affect every woman throughout her life. With only four actresses, the production is a collection of monologues, the piece touches on everything from “Cellulite Watchers” to “Animals that Should Exist.” More...

D.C. musician to perform at JMU this weekend
By Owen Hutchinson, contributing writer

The “next big thing” in contemporary rock music may very well be Washington, D.C., local Luke Brindley, and JMU will get a chance to hear him sing Saturday night. More...

Who will get those coveted golden statues?
By Jacob Agner, contributing writer

When it comes down to it, one never quite knows what to expect from the Academy Awards, and this year many people are wondering what will happen at this year’s event. For instance, will Martin Scorsese finally bring home the award for Best Director after almost 50 years of filmmaking? Does “American Idol” alumna Jennifer Hudson have the voice to bring home a golden statue, along with fellow “Dreamgirls” actor Eddie Murphy? Will “Babel” follow in the same footsteps as last year’s “Crash?” The critics have made their predictions, but only this Sunday at the 49th annual Academy Awards will everyone’s burning questions be answered. More...