Exploring the sounds of JMU’s past
By Sarah Moor, contributing writer

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the audience members of Saturday evening’s performance of “In Madison’s Time” were given plenty of ideas for lines to use to charm their loved ones this Feb. 14. “Ah, you know it, dear soul, That far from you, I languish, Love causes hearts to ache…” More...

The music in JM-YOU
By Brett Wilson, contributing writer

By 3 a.m. most students are tucked away in their extra-long twin beds, but James Madison’s a cappella community is not composed of typical students.  Last week a cappella groups held auditions for potential new talent, resulting in a very exhausting week for members. More...

Female a cappella group offers 'No Apologies,' first CD of the year
By Jacqueline Quattrocchi, contributing writer

The BluesTones, a female a cappella group at JMU, released their fourth CD Jan. 25, the first CD to be released by a JMU a cappella group in 2008. The CD, No Apologies, has been in production for two years and offers a wide variety of music, including rock and country. Listeners are bound to find something they like. More...

Stallone dons the red bandana once again
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer

With the success of his most recent movie, “Rocky Balboa,” Sylvester Stallone returns to play one of his most beloved roles. However, “Rambo” is not just a desperate attempt to have Stallone tie on a red bandana again; it actually has meaning and relevancy. More...

We’ve got talent, yes we do!
By John-Michael Triana, contributing writer

JMU revealed its skills on Jan. 23 as the Madison Student Giving Campaign hosted the first-annual “JMU’s Got Talent” in Wilson Hall. The event celebrated 100 days until graduation and highlighted the organization’s goal of getting students to make monetary donations to JMU. More...

Web exclusive: Charlottesville based band brings talent to Harrisonburg
By John-Michael Triana, contributing writer

Friday night Rocktown Bar and Grill was full of life as locals came out to see Sons of Bill. The critically acclaimed band is from Charlottesville and has a catchy alternative country rock sound. More...