Spaghettifest 5: Music, fun and camping filled the weekend-long festival
By Jess Novak, senior writer

Spaghettifest, an annual music festival, began with an idea and has grown into a tradition for many people. More...

Hip-hop group to rock JMU
By Kelly Fisher, a&e editor

If you turned on the radio at all over the past year, you will undoubtedly recognize the hit tune by this year’s fall Convocation show performers. Hip-hop sensation Gym Class Heroes will bring high energy and music to JMU Wednesday night. More...

Crazy doctor, patients fill latest play premiering this week
By Mark Powell, contributing writer

Feeling sick? Then I advise you to make an appointment with the newest doctor in town: Dr. Prentice. This zany psychiatrist is coming to JMU and there will be only a short wait to see this doctor, as the school of theatre and dance kicks off its first show of the year with “What the Butler Saw” written by Joe Orton. More...

Local venue features Wednesday night concert series for students
By Brittany Wilson, contributing writer

Live music, new bands, a great social atmosphere. If this sounds appealing than you might want to check out new college music nights every Wednesday at The Pub. Chuck Troutman, general manager for The Pub, is working on bringing great bands to the Harrisonburg community on a weekly basis. Troutman uses Wednesday nights as a vehicle to get college students to see new bands. More...

Warning: movie not suitable for adults
By Justin Thurmond, contributing writer

Former WWE wrestler, The Rock, has plenty of movies under his belt, including a Disney movie. He can now add another one to his resume.  Usually Disney movies are children targeted and filled with only jokes that kids from the age of 5 to 12 laugh at. The sad part is that this one follows that same formula, and much like the Rock‘s hairline, it’s wearing thin. More...