By Drew DeBerry So this year, when the Oscar nominations came out, I decided I was going to make it my goal to watch every movie nominated for Best Picture at this year’s Oscars. I am writing this on the Tuesday before the Oscars and can officially say I’ve reached ...

By Riddhi Khanal In the evolving landscape of contemporary rap music, one artist has steadily made waves with his unique style and reflective lyrics — Lucki Camel Jr.  Born on May 30th, 1996 in Chicago, Illinois, Lucki, formerly Lucki Eck$, has emerged as a distinctive voice in the rap scene. ...

By Emily Kalata Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the Superbowl was a beautiful representation of fighting against the anti-black hate that continues to rise in America after a more conservative government control. Yet many people online are speaking out over Kendrick's performance, calling it ‘boring’ due to its simplicity in its ...

By Serena Philipsen and Emily Kalata After a short-lived hiatus beginning in 2023, emo-pop band Panic! At The Disco announced plans to return to the live stage for the 20th anniversary of their debut album “A Fever You Can’t Sweat Out”. Longtime fans of the group have stood by as ...

By Drew DeBerryHorror movies have always pushed the boundaries of what is acceptablein film and television and are often the first movies to address taboo material, from fantasticalaccounts of the devil or the occult to real-life issues such as sexuality, feminism, and mentalillness. Sufficed to say, I am a big ...

By Jacqueline Reed   When someone hears the name Pharrell Williams, what most likely comes to mind is his popular song “Happy,” or any of his songs from the “Despicable Me” movies for that matter. What people may not know is that the famous musician’s hometown is only a couple hours ...

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By Campbell Wood Biopics about musicians have become increasingly frequent in Hollywood since the popularity of such movies as Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman, and Elvis. However, no musician has dared to make an autobiographical biopic not only animated but interestingly portrayed in LEGO bricks. Who else could take on this anomaly ...

Originating from Tampa, Florida, rapper Sage the Fox discusses their recent musical transition from rap to funk, as well as his experience in the Harrisonburg area. Interviewer Campbell Wood talks to Sage about their similar perspectives on the value of music and the importance of being true to oneself.  CAMPBELL: ...

By Campbell Wood WXJM and other JMU student organizations have used TikTok to advertise, display personality, and gain notoriety on campus, however, a congressional bill to ban the app could threaten their accounts. The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill early this March requiring the short-form social media app ...