Canadian Duo tries for a different sound
By Katie Zanin, contributing writer

After the first listen, any diehard Tegan & Sara fan would find themselves wondering what has happened to the twins they used to listen to. With the debut of their latest record, the Canadian duo has replaced their raw, acoustic sound for a slightly over-produced electronic one. More...

'Tis the season
By Megan Williams, a&e editor

Masterpiece Season has begun preparing for its 2007-2008 season, bringing culture to Harrisonburg through the arts. Masterpiece Season is a collaboration of student, faculty and guest artists’ talent that brings together dance, music and theatre for the enjoyment of Harrisonburg residents and students of all ages. More...

Amy Winhouse out-sings other female artists this year
By Jess Novak, senior writer

While this summer was dominated by songs about umbrellas, chants about being your girlfriend and Fergie trading in songs about her hump to belting out sorry attempts at poetry like “I’m gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket,” one female artist rose on the charts and reminded the world that old styles can still be refreshing. More...

Music writer spends summer interning at top radio station
By Jess Novak, senior writer

I fell in love with radio instantly. It was love at first sound. From the moment I hit the airwaves on WXJM, JMU’s own student-run station, I knew it was what I wanted to pursue. More...

'Superbad' on track to become classic comedy
By Justin Thurmond, senior writer

Every summer, teen comedies grace the big screen, attempting to become iconic staples of pop culture. Many of these “coming-of-age” movies don’t stick around and are easily forgotten. However, some portray real life in a timeless fashion, placing them in a league of their own. This summer, “Superbad” is one of the movies that will stand the test of time and might just be one of the greatest comedies of our generation. More...