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Freshmen Front And Center

HARRISONBURG — Making his first appearance at a post-game press conference this season after scoring a career-high 14 points last week in a loss against Hofstra, James Madison freshman Arman Marks sat in the middle seat of three, at the request of junior swingman A.J. Davis, and to no protest from senior guard Humpty Hitchens.
BHS Slams Indians

FORT DEFIANCE — Zach Walton said Mike Richardson should have dunked it, and Richardson said he could have dunked it — if he went for a tomahawk. But considering the moment (and perhaps Fort Defiance’s 3-point prowess), Richardson, who already had one dunk, thought it more prudent to take the guaranteed basket and lay it in.

You Get To Decide

“I hate being fat,” a friend said. “I’ve tried everything, but can’t lose weight. What do you think?” “I don’t think you want to lose weight,” I said. (I know, kind of blunt. Normally I would deflect and evade, but I know he wants to hear what I really think.)
Heroes On The Homefront

Majs. Brian and Kathy Spangler might be considered heroes for their military service. But when Brian and Kathy think of heroes, they think of Brian’s parents, Harrisonburg residents Tom and Wanda, who provide long-term care for their three kids — Connor, Mary and Jenna, ages 14, 10 and 9.
Angus’ Adventure

“Yay! Getting adopted?” the PetSmart staff called out across the aisle. “Well, they’re here to look,” laughed Melissa Bahleda, holding Angus’ leash as Jack Ward leaned down to say hello. To call this black Border Collie mix “death-defying” might not be an exaggeration.
‘Chubster’ Demystifies Calorie Counting

Harrisonburg thinks indie films are ‘Gr8’

Last October, Court Square Theater hosted the Super Gr8 Film Festival, which featured 46 super 8 short films directed by local filmmakers.
Indie style

HARRISONBURG For many Harrisonburg filmmakers, Court Square Theater is the place to premiere. But locals might be facing more competition from out-of-towners seeking the venue as the theater’s rising profile begins to draw more names.
7 days in review

‘Affordable’ housing units to increase soon Final inspections are ongoing for a Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority renovation project that grows the number of affordable housing units in the city by 25.
More than a class project

Student filmmakers are carving out a niche for themselves in the burgeoning genre of independent filmmaking. Whether inspired by their professors, classes or the diverse nature of higher education, students are doing it all: writing, producing and directing — and learning a lot along the way.