The Musical Journals of Norman Blake
Every time I pick up my guitar, I think of the players that have influenced me and helped me to create my own playing style: from the local musicians I …
Johnson Takes Place in EMU Record Books
This week in volleyball, senior Jasmine Johnson (Staunton, Va./Robert E. Lee) made her mark in the record books. She surpassed the 2,000 career assists mark, and is now second in …
Massive Earthquake Strikes Mexico City
Just eight days after an 8.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Mexico, killing 96 people, a 7.1-magnitude quake occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 19. The epicenter was about 100 miles …
Kara PainterFood Fest: Four Years and Going Strong
Walking down to Thomas Plaza on Friday, Sept. 16, the first thing one noticed was not the flags or the vendors, but the line. A line of students and faculty, …
Kara PainterLady Moon Brings Global Sound to EMU
On Friday, Sept. 15, CAC’s small concert series welcomed Lady Moon and the Eclipse to the Main Stage Theater. Lady Moon and The Eclipse is a culturally diverse musical group …
Y-Serve Facilitates Hurricane Relief Kits
The hurricanes and their infamous effects on the lives of millions throughout the Caribbean and United States will undoubtedly be remembered this year. Harvey brought power and destruction to the …
Lunches With Liesl: The Capital Ale House
Every Monday starting at 4 p.m., Capital Ale House runs a burger special: with the purchase of a drink, all burgers cost $3. Now, I realize that going to Capital …
Ivan HarrisJMU’s Sofia Samatar Reads Short Stories
As people clustered into Mainstage Theater on Thursday, the murmuring of the audience quieted as Sofia Samatar and her work were introduced. Then, Samatar, author and JMU professor, rose to …
American Assassin: A Plotless Letdown
Oh goody. Another story about a white guy killing brown guys. Yeah, that seems like the exact kind of dogmatic bullshit we want to keep reinforcing and ingraining in our …
Women’s Soccer: New Blood, New Season
The EMU Women’s Soccer team has had an intense start to their season, with four out of their six non-conference games going into overtime. Of these, the Royals tied two, …