One of the reasons 42-year-old Matt Brady is interested in JMU men’s basketball is because of its recent history. This may sound peculiar considering the Dukes just completed their eighth straight losing season, but the former Marist College head coach explained his interest after being introduced Wednesday as the eighth coach in JMU history. More...
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Fire has damaged La Michoacana, a grocery store at 288 N. Main Street in downtown Harrisonburg. According to Chief Larry Shifflett of the Harrisonburg Fire Department, the call came in at 7:48 p.m. Thursday and first responders saw heavy fire emerging from the front door and smoke rising from all other openings. No one was injured.
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Radical group aims to sway opinions
By Kate McFarland, contributing writer
Village dorms in energy war to benefit environment
By Caroline Cournoyer, senior writer
Campus groups intend to raise funds for autism with first inaugural race
By Katie Thisdell, senior writer
SLIDESHOW: Fire Downtown
Posted 03.27.08
SLIDESHOW: Slices of Life at JMU
Posted 03.02.08
SLIDESHOW: Highway Accident Kills Two
Posted 02.27.08
The Real Story: McCain must choose VP wisely
By Tony Spadaccia, staff writer
While the Democrats fight over their party’s nominee, Republican presidential nominee John McCain must make an important decision: He must choose his vice-presidential running mate. While this decision carries huge ramifications for any presidential candidate, it’s made even more important in this instance because McCain will turn 72 in August and, if elected, he would become the oldest person in American history to be elected president. More...
Breeze Perspectives: From screen to shining screen?
By Eleni Menoutis, contributing writer
Breeze Perspectives:Seattle SuperSonics a sinking ship
By Martin Steger, contributing writer
“I promise not to waste your time. I promise not to preach to you.” His words were simple, but Mark Sterner’s message to the people attending the One Night, One Ride, One Life event at Grafton-Stovall Theatre Monday night was one of utmost importance – you must deal with the consequences of your actions. More...
Speaking against sexual assault
By Katie King, contributing writer
Tommy Boy
By Ashley Hopkins, news editor
The brisk wind swirling around Mauck Stadium was not the only thing that stung as the JMU baseball team hosted Virginia Tech on Tuesday. The Dukes gave up 19 hits en route to an 18-11 loss to the Hokies. “I felt like we were ready to go, but it was just one of those days,” JMU junior right fielder Brett Sellers said. “I think we just need to get back to work on the basics.” More...
Baseball handles the swings
By Jack McAuley, staff writer
Madison community reacts to Brady
By Wes Shaw, senior writer
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Wildcats oust Madison in third round of WNIT
From staff reports
Its season is over, but the JMU women’s basketball team made a statement this season by winning its first postseason games in eight years. James Madison (24-10) lost 84-76 at Kentucky in the third round of the Women’s National Invitation Tournament on Wednesday, but not before history was made. Tamera Young broke the Colonial Athletic Association scoring record and set the new mark at 2,121. More...
Dancing with the students
By Rachael McDaniel, contributing writer
After many practices and an extra week of rehearsals, the Contemporary Dance Ensemble has been working hard to add the final touches to its upcoming concert. All of this work will pay off this Thursday through Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Latimer-Shaeffer Theatre in Duke Hall. More...
John Hughes and Judd Apatow team up in new teen-comedy
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer
ArtWorks gallery mixes media in new opening
By John-Michael Triana, contributing writer
Musically diverse group, Pygmy Lush, to perform at annual MACRoCk concert
By Justin Thurmond, staff writer
