International DANCE
By Sean Santiago, contributing writer

This past Wednesday, the Georgian State Dance Company performed at JMU as part of the Masterpiece Season Encore Series. Known internationally for the cultural expression in its competitive, acrobatic dancing, the Georgian State Dance Company provided the JMU community with a unique experience. More...

When in Rome...
By Lindsay Casale, staff writer

The lights came up on a cluster of actors gathered around a guitarist, jovially singing Queen’s hit, “Don’t Stop Me Now,” in full Roman garb. This unique  choice set the tone for Theatre II’s “Julius Caesar.” Director Natasha Solomon began the show with an unusual disclaimer. “Julius Caesar has forty roles, and we have eleven actors, so most actors play multiple roles,” she said. “I hope that their character choices convey that.” More...

Justin Jones returns to old stomping ground
By Lindsay Oldfield, contributing writer

Justin Jones revisited his roots Wednesday night at TDU. Born in Harrisonburg, the former JMU student was sure to be a crowd pleaser with his band, The Driving Rain. He returns to his hometown to perform each year. More...

Web Exclusive: New CGI animated movie is all looks
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer

The new computer animated movie “Beowulf” is based on the Old English heroic epic poem about a man who arrives to save a town from a local monster. It has been made into movies and cartoons before, but this version brings something new to the table. More...