Dear JMU Class of 2019

Hey everybody! I’m not going to get overly sentimental here. I had a great time at JMU, but you don’t need to know my whole story. Instead, here is some advice that I wish someone would have given me as I entered my freshman year: Remember that you don’t know everything. In fact, you probably …

JMU Spotify Playlists: April

I saw people wearing shorts on campus today, and it wasn’t just those guys who wear shorts all year long because they are afraid of pants.You know those guys. Actually, it’s just pretty nice outside! It’s April now, so let’s sit on the quad and listen to this spring flavored playlist. I’m going to get …

MACROCK 2015 Is Coming!

As I’ve written here before, Harrisonburg and JMU have a vibrant and inspirational arts community, and one of the most exciting weekends of the year is quickly approaching. MACROCK, Harrisonburg’s own independent music festival returns on April 3 and 4. As a JMU student and coordinator of the festival, I’m here to tell you that …

Recent Theater Graduate Gives Impressive Performance

  JMU is well known for its stellar theater department and the always impressive Forbes Center where these students learn their craft. This top notch facility hosts dramas, musical theater, and innovative performances of all kinds. It’s the type of place that’s so sleek you feel sort of cooler just going in there. I had …

WXJM To Host Concert Tomorrow

Even though JMU is tucked away in the Shenandoah Valley, that doesn’t mean we don’t get our fair share of great live music. Both on campus and off, concerts of all genres take place and are a perfect way to meet new, musically-minded friends. A perfect chance to get involved in this vibrant music community …

Two New Businesses Opening in Downtown Harrisonburg

Downtown Harrisonburg is home to some of the best places to eat and visit while attending JMU, and now there are two new reasons to venture down Main St. The Golden Pony and Bella Luna Gelato and Ice Cream will be replacing two recently closed establishments, and they are both very exciting additions to downtown …

JMU Spotify Playlists: January

https://play.spotify.com/user/jmu-studentlife/playlist/7wSECvqdxvaIhNs9rgh3hA It’s only been one whole week back at JMU and we’ve already had a bit of snow! Depending on the kind of person you are, that’s either a cause for rejoicing or an ill omen what’s to come. Whichever way you feel about the cold stuff, here’s another JMU Spotify playlist to get you …

Jimmy Madison’s Is Finally Open

Many JMU student’s lamented the closing of Dave’s Taverna, a popular restaurant located in downtown Harrisonburg. Other Dukes and Harrisonburg residents have also anguished in the lack of southern comfort food available around town. But now both parties can rejoice; Jimmy Madison’s Southern Kitchen and Whiskey Bar has finally opened. Housed in the old Dave’s …

JMU Spotify Playlists: November

In a new series, we’re going to be bringing you some lovingly crafted playlists perfect for each month of the year. The November edition is full of tunes that pair nicely with the changing leaves and dropping temperatures. “Love Songs on the Radio” by Mojave 3 is soft and snug just like your favorite sweater. …

JMU Radio Station Nominated for CMJ Station of the Year

  JMU is on the air. Tune down to WXJM 88.7, JMU’s college radio station, and you’ll hear for yourself. WXJM, organized and ran by students, has been bringing Harrisonburg and JMU new and classic independent music for decades. Now WXJM has been nationally recognized with a nomination from CMJ for the college radio station …