Changing the face of thrift stores
By Sarah Mead, contributing writer

The key to finding a great place to shop is to think outside the box.  The abundance of thrift stores and antique shops in Harrisonburg is overwhelming, but all of the merchandise is unique, affordable and surprisingly stylish. Second Time Around has been in Harrisonburg forround 16 years and has a pleasant ambience accompanied by an unexpected and friendly greeting from a parrot as you walk through the door. More...

Horror film remake, ‘The Eyes,’ proves not worth seeing
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer

Once again we are exposed to a remake of an Asian horror movie with “The Eye.”  Not only are the movies that they call “scary movies” not scary anymore, but they are all exactly the same.  If you have seen “The Ring,” “The Grudge,” “Dark Water” or any other movie of that type, you have already seen “The Eye.” More...