Alumna back to coach lacrosse
By Sean Youngberg, staff writer

A former JMU lacrosse player, Shelly Klaes-Bawcombe returned to her alma mater as head coach in July 2006 after eight successful seasons at Hofstra. “It is the opportunity of a lifetime for me to come back home to JMU and lead the program I loved playing for,” Klaes-Bawcombe said after being named the Dukes’ head coach. More...

Under Review (Commentary)
By Matthew McGovern, assistant sports editor

When March Madness rolls around, an acquaintance that never played basketball will probably win your bracket pool. If you have a favorite school that makes the 65-team field you might pick it to pull off a couple upsets, and it might crumble in the face of its first-round opponent’s full court press — losing the game and more importantly losing your bracket points. More...

Offensive firepower fuels hot Dukes
By Jack McAuley, staff writer

A year ago the JMU baseball team started the season 1-12 and struggled to find consistent offensive threats. This year’s team seems to have plenty of firepower as Madison beat visiting George Washingon 20-5 Wednesday afternoon. More...