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 …
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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 …
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JMU’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 …
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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 …
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“And She Was Heard” Theater Production
Senior theater majors Clara Bush and Belen Yoder presented their joint senior lab production entitled “And She Was Heard” last Friday and Saturday nights. The production — or a “manifesto …
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Lunches With Liesl: The Bella Luna Bella
On breezy September afternoons, Bella Luna props its doors wide, inviting patrons inside with smells of wood-fired pizza. I was one such patron this past Monday, though I was not …
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Summer Film Recap: Superheroes Win Again
This summer promised to be full of blockbuster hits that would break box office records. While a few films shine through the summer haze, most fell flat on their faces, …
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39 Steps: Light-Hearted Escapism, but a Little Busy
“The 39 Steps” — “Dun dun dunnn!” — is a rather confusing parody of classic spy films. It follows Richard Hannay, a bored-with-life chap who encounters a spy named Annabella …
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Clementine: Pleasant Vibe, Food, and Surroundings
With smiling waitstaff, soft rhythmic tunes, and eye-catching art displays, the vibe at Clementine can woo just about any crowd. And the food isn’t half bad, either. From bruschetta to …
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Billy Jack’s: High Quality and Inviting, but Has Its Flaws
A quality restaurant is characterized by good food, good service, and an inviting atmosphere to enjoy your meal. Billy Jack’s met all of these criteria as I sat enjoying a …