Freshman Julie Gaven shared Thanksgiving dinner with a Hurricane Katrina survivor named Michelangelo in New Orleans. Michelangelo and his wife, son and mother were nearly trapped in their attic as water rose in their home during the 2005 storm. They managed to escape during the eye of the storm and sat on their roof throughout the remainder of the storm. More...
Food for thought
By Megan Williams, assistant a&e editor
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network, headquartered in Verona, Va. is preparing for its busiest time of the year. Ruth Jones, public relations coordinator for the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, said the food bank receives 50 percent of its monetary donations for the year Nov. to Jan. and 30 percent of its food donations for the year. More...
Web Exclusive: New Orleans Residents share personal stories with students
By John Sutter, contributing writer
AUDIO: This Week in History 6
Posted 11.08.07
SLIDESHOW: Barack Obama Visits the Commonwealth
Posted 10.30.07
AUDIO: Tim Chapman's interview with Gary Clark
Posted 10.11.07
Breeze Perspectives: Oh, come, all ye stressful
By Rachel Chemerynski, contributing writer
It seems like yesterday you were lying on the beach sunbathing with friends and you’ve just barely finished digesting the annual Thanksgiving feast, but believe it or not, it’s already the beginning of the winter holiday season. A warm joyous feeling penetrates the frosty air as people with glowing smiles stride down the sidewalks. More...
Out of the Dark: Obama's blunt past
By Anna Young, opinion editor
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama seems to be the new Bill Clinton. Only Obama is more honest than our beloved 42nd president—a little too honest, according to Mitt Romney. The Republican rival thinks Obama’s statements made during a recent speech to high school students regarding his past drug use were a bit too truthful, according to CNN. More...
Battle of the Sexes: When is it appropriate for couples to start having sex?
Pieces by David Hazel, contributing writer & Sarah Teach, contributing writer
Darts & Pats (Submit your own!)
“Got me?” “On belay.” “Climbing.” Thant Thein, a junior health science major, prepared to climb the UREC rock wall for the third time. The wall stands a towering 33 feet high in the middle of the UREC atrium, making Thein’s 6-foot frame seem small in comparison. More...
Local agency gives kids big brothers, big sisters
By Kim Seese, contributing writer
Death identified as suicide at Tech
By Ashley Hopkins, news editor
As the starting lineup boomed over the public address system at the JMU Convocation Center, the Dukes’ second-year starting point guard waited patiently for his name and number to be called. It was the season opener against Siena College and the wide-eyed, 20-year-old bowed his head as his heart pounded in anticipation for the start of 2007-08 season. More...
Brooks’ team erasing ‘rebuilding’ talk
By Matthew McGovern, assistant sports editor
Under Review
By Matt McGovern, assistant sports editor
He’s got the beat
By Jess Novak, senior writer
From his small dorm room at JMU to D.C. clubs, Mark Maskell has made a name for himself in the DJing world in only a few short years. Maskell, who plans to graduate in May, runs a one-man, multi-faceted business, including professional DJ-for-hire, nightclub DJ, promoter of his own company, Restless Promotions, and sound and lighting technician. More...
Try a slice of something new
By Ashley Hopkins, senior writer
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