Downtown’s Hidden Treasure
By Laura Becker, contributing writer

Move over, Regal Cinemas. It’s time to shine the spotlight on a hidden treasure of Harrisonburg — downtown’s Court Square Theater. Offering more than just films, the theater showcases musical artists, dance troups, plays and children’s programs. More...

WXJM kicks off semester with TDU concert
By Jess Novak, senior writer

WXJM, JMU’s student-run radio station, will kick off the semester with its first event of the year at TDU tonight at 7 p.m. The show will feature the bands Antlers, the Catalyst, Shapiro and Bantam Draper. But there is more to WXJM than free shows and fun people — it’s about the music. More...

Kanye’s new album looks to top charts
By Jess Novak, senior writer

“Good morning/On this day we become legendary.” Record sales will decide who becomes the legend at the end of this battle, but Kanye West has a decent shot at living up to the lyrics of the first song on his album, Graduation, released, Sept.11, the same day as 50 Cent’s latest album, Curtis. More...

MTV gambled with VMAs – did it work?
By John-Michael Triana, contributing writer

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, right? That seems to be the case for this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. The show aired live on Sept. 9  from the Palms Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for one time, and one time only. More...