‘Cloverfield’ new perspective on monster flicks
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer

If you’re looking for a classic monster movie,  look no further than “Cloverfield.”  It follows in the footsteps of all the classics with a unique style. It begins with a group of young adults throwing a going away party for their friend Rob, (played by Michael Stahl-David) who is moving to Japan because of his job.  Then something terrible happens and New York City is suddenly under attack.  A monster-like creature (and no, it isn’t Godzilla) runs rampant through the city’s streets.  Rob, with his brother Jason (played by Mike Vogel, “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”), Jason’s girlfriend Lily (played by Jessica Lucas, “She’s the Man”), and their friends Hud (played by T.J. Miller) and Marlena (played by Lizzy Caplan, “Mean Girls”)  attempt a desperate escape from the chaotic city. More...

Sing, Dance, Inspire
By Erin Fearing, contributing writer

The seats in Wilson Hall filled quickly Friday night as friends, neighbors, students and professors came together to experience the internationally renowned sound of  “Sweet Honey in the Rock.” It became clear, however, as the lights dimmed and the six black women took to the stage that the audience would experience much more than sound. Even the children sat enthralled as the sextet sang their first: “Hush, hush, somebody’s calling my name.” More...

Find out how talented JMU is on Wed. night
By John-Michael Triana, contributing writer

For seniors, tomorrow marks 100 days until graduation. To celebrate in style, students will walk, dance or sing their way onto the Wilson Hall Auditorium stage for “JMU’s Got Talent.” Think “American Idol” — minus Ryan Seacrest and triple the talent — as Madison turns ordinary students into stars. More...