
As the weeklong celebration of JMU’s 100th birthday came to an end, an estimated 4,000 members of the JMU community joined for the Centennial Convocation on Friday. Representatives from graduating classes dating back to 1932 led the procession before listening to a dozen speakers including Gov. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), JMU President Linwood Rose, former president Ronald E. Carrier and Student Body President Lee Brooks. More...
Larger than life
By Jake Chander, contributing writer
On a sunny Friday afternoon, James Madison University unveiled its latest tribute to everyone’s favorite Founding Father. JMU President Linwood Rose and Student Body President Lee Brooks were among an excited crowd of students, faculty and alumni in attendance for the dedication of the new James Madison statue in front of the ISAT building. More...
Weeklong Thanksgiving Break to replace Fall Break in ’08
By Caroline Cournoyer, senior writer
Centennial Office wins award
By Ashton Smith, staff writer
COB comes out on top
By John Sutter, staff writer
College students debate plans for peace in the Middle East and future U.S. policy
By Adrienne Hayden, senior writer
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That's What He Said: An open letter to the Girl Scouts of the USA
By Sean Youngberg, staff writer
All year long I wait patiently for Girl Scout cookies to go on sale. That one day is better than Hanukkah, my birthday and Super Bowl Sunday wrapped together. More...
Glass Half Full: LOL… not
By Traci Cox, staff writer
Breeze Perspectives: The importance of art in the classroom
By Sarah Brown, contributing writer
Local developer Bruce Forbes didn’t go to JMU, but that’s never held him back from donating to the alma mater of his wife, Lois, and son, Jeff. At a luncheon following Friday’s Centennial Convocation, the Forbes were rewarded for their philanthropy after giving the school $5 million for construction of the new College of Arts performing center, set to be finished in 2009. More...
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Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Repeat.
By Ashley Siegle, contributing writer
Birth of a nation
By Ashley Hopkins, news editor
In a game deemed as “must-win,” the Dukes eked out a one-goal victory over non-conference rival Richmond on Saturday. “This game was absolutely a must-win, for our confidence and our goals,” JMU coach Shelley Klaes-Bawcombe said. “And we’re still searching for an at large bid [to the NCAA tournament].” More...
Softball slides into third place
By Wes Shaw, senior writer
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
Animated film stays true to Dr. Seuss story
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer
Madison Fest brings JMU, Harrisonburg together
By Rachel McDaniel, contributing writer
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