Mae day
By Nicole Brigagliano, contributing writer

In front of the flashing cameras and cell phone lights that lit up Wilson Hall, Mae took the stage Saturday night as part of a free concert for JMU’s Centennial Celebration. Mae, a five-member band from Virginia Beach, called their JMU concert the unofficial kick-off of their new tour. More...

Oh my darlin’ Clementine
By Sean Santiago, staff writer

For JMU students accustomed to an annually increasing freshman class, it’s hard to distinguish new faces from old. For downtown businesses, on the other hand, it’s pretty obvious when there’s a new kid in town. More...

Animated film stays true to Dr. Seuss story
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer

Following the very successful “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” and the so-so successful “The Cat in the Hat” comes the newest Dr. Seuss book-turned-movie, “Horton Hears a Who”.   This time around producers took the route of CGI animation to deliver Dr. Seuss’s classic story. More...

Madison Fest brings JMU, Harrisonburg together
By Rachel McDaniel, contributing writer  

Music, games, crafts and other activities filled the Godwin Hall at JMU on Saturday afternoon for Madison Fest. The JMU and Harrisonburg communities came together for an afternoon put together by the jMubilee committee. There was a variety of people participating in the events, ranging from students to parents to small children. Everyone seemed to find some activity that was intriguing. More...