Finals week is here and it’s almost been a full school year with Carrier Library under renovation. The major study space is currently closed off to students and won’t open again until Fall 2026. Breeze TV's Maggie Rickerby takes a look behind the hammer to see how students are coping.

The Shenandoah County School Board on May 9 will vote on whether or not they will change two of their school names back to their original Confederate names. In a 5-1 vote in 2020, they changed the name of two of their schools: Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby Lee Elementary School. Br…

JMU’s chapter of the Young Democratic Socialists of America organized a demonstration on the Quad on Wednesday alongside students and non-students.

April is The Month of The Military Child, which holds personal significance for students at JMU. Reporter Olivia Williams discovered what being a military child means to students.

Camp Kesem is a non-profit student-run organization that helps families who are struggling with cancer. JMU's chapter hosted their fifth "Make the Magic" gala to raise money to be able to host their free summer camp. Reporter Lauren Keller went to the gala in The Hall of Presidents to talk a…

The results are in! The student body has cast their votes for leadership in JMU’s Student Government Association, among them Brielle Lacroix, the Student Body President-Elect, and Abby Herbert, the Student Body Vice President-Elect. Reporter Natalia Nelson spoke with the newly elected studen…

The Student Government Association on Tuesday passed two Bills of Opinion that will make Narcan readily available on campus. This comes after months of lobbying from ResQEd, a club that aims to train students to be ready for a drug-related emergency.

On Nov. 9, 2023, JMU lost a student to suicide. Bernard “Ben” Stapelfeld was a freshman whose loss was felt deeply across the JMU community and beyond. In his memory, students created Butterflies for Ben, an organization to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Repo…

SGA elections are heating up as voting is on April 10th. SGA hosted a debate for Student Body President and Student Representative for the Board of Visitors for the 2024-2025 school year. Reporters Lauren Keller and Andrew Poerksen went to the TDU stage to sit down with the candidates.

Four years ago JMU’s campus was changed forever following the death of Maylea Beasley, and now her friends and family are working to keep her memory alive through her nonprofit: Maylea Purple Turtle.

In a state where more presidents were born than in any other, Virginia holds a unique historical significance. Breeze TV's Abby Allard ventured down to Staunton to explore the rich legacy within the Woodrow Wilson Library.

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) issued a statement stating its disappointment with how JMU student government and university administrators handled a closed-door meeting that illegally barred the public and journalists. FIRE is a non-profit civil liberties group th…

For bees: JMU is the first university to earn Virginia's pollinator smart certification for the East Campus pollinator garden. As the university continues to grow, local advocates are making sure the Valley's natural systems aren't getting lost in the process. Breeze TV's Sam Game and Eric S…

The JMU Pantry's Sun Belt Food Fight Competition fuels community spirit. The Sun Belt school that donates the most items by the end of the month is named the winner. The competition aims to fight food insecurity. Reporter Abby Allard spoke with pantry worker Evan Dribbon for the inside scoop.

Students and community members came together on the Quad Monday to speak out against global conflict. The protest, calling to free Palestine, Congo and the Dominican Republic, was organized by @freedrcongojmu on Instagram. Senior Anchor Maggie Rickerby has more about their ongoing message.

The Harrisonburg City Council has declared October 14th as the “day of play” as a way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Explore More Discovery Museum. Reporter Alexa Bonilla discovered just how important the museum is to the community.

JMU faculty and staff are fighting back against anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric on campus at the same time as the ever Queer Teach-In. The teach-in comes after dozens of flyers were found in campus buildings and even on professor’s office doors slamming LGBTQ+ lifestyles. Zoe Mowery spoke with the pers…

If you're in a student organization, you've probably attended anti-hazing training- but why? These mandatory trainings are part of Adam's Law, legislation in honor of late VCU freshman, Adam Oakes. Oakes died from alcohol poisoning while pledging Delta Chi in February 2021.

From Harrisonburg to Hollywood, thousands of writers and actors have been affected by the Writer's Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild strikes. Alexa Bonilla spoke with JMU Alumni to see how they are advocating for fairness in the industry on the picket lines.

With Hispanic Heritage Month underway, JMU holds its yearly event honoring Día de los Muertos with art, but this year the event had the biggest turnout yet. Local musician, Estela Diaz Knott, showcases Mexilapchian music and local artist, Marriso Kalo, displays her ofrendas to encourage the …

Four drag queens and one drag king took to Festival's stage in front of a full house. SOGIE partnered with the University Program Board for its annual drag show featuring Rhinestone Productions.

JMU Student Government Association passed an amendment to its election process, requiring any candidate running for SGA office to share all campaign content with the election commission. Noel James has the latest on the resolution amid concerns it violates the first amendment.

One organization works year-round to support those with pediatric cancer. In honor of pediatric cancer awareness month, Abby Allard shows us how the Dukes Against Childhood Cancer Association is making a difference.

The annual African American festival makes it return to Harrisonburg. Alexa Bonilla follows along as Harrisonburg comes together to foster cultural awareness and celebrate achievements within the African American community.

22 years later, members of the JMU community- young and old- reflect on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

JMU leaders and the Madison Center for Civic Engagement join the dialogue on civil engagement on an international scale.

JMU Valor is celebrating a permanent home for JMU military, veterans, dependents, faculty and staff. The new location in Taylor Down Under will be a gathering place for the 1,250 graduate and undergraduate students with military ties.

For families with children with down syndrome, it's not always easy to find family friendly activies. The Virginia Down Syndrome Association seeks to change that through an event geared to get people with down syndrome moving.

Looking for a new place to study? Drift downtown to Harrisonburg's Ice House where a new cafe, Drifters, is now open. Owners Lukas and Lexi Shifflett have renovated the space to accommodate the needs of students with JMU's Carrier Library — and the Starbucks inside — under construction.

About 60 JMU freshmen are currently placed in triple dorm rooms. These temporary triples normally house two students, so how are they making it fit? Alexa Bonilla squeezed in with some roommates for an inside look.

Student organization Young Americans for Freedom hosted conservative speaker Liz Wheeler at Festival on Wednesday. Over 3,000 tickets were registered, but the event was downscaled to about 100 guests. Political Correspondent Roujeen Ara Nowzari provides first hand coverage of the event.

A demonstration called "Dukes for Pride" was held on campus in retaliation to political commentator Liz Wheeler. The event drew hundreds of JMU students and Harrisonburg community members. Executive Producer Sam Game spoke to coordinators, speakers and attendees about their motivation to protest.

How much do you pay for rent? That's the question Breeze TV's Maddie Gallagher has been asking JMU students and Harrisonburg residents.

A shooting overnight Friday left two dead at the Redpoint apartment complex in Rockingham County. Reporter Kayla Brown was on the scene Saturday afternoon to speak with residents of the complex.

Dr. Anthony Fauci headlined a town hall moderated by CNN anchor and JMU alumnus Jim Acosta at the final Madison Vision Series event. Dr. Fauci and Acosta were accompanied by JMU health sciences student, Hugh McFarlane, who served as a student moderator.

Luke Fergusson's family and friends remember him after he died in a car accident in February with three other JMU students. Luke was described as kind, humble and a good friend.

Those closest to Joshua Mardis, one of three JMU students who died in a car accident in February, reflect on their time with him. He's remembered as kind, thoughtful, and someone who always reached out to help other people.

Friends and family share memories of Nicholas Troutman, who was one of three JMU students who died in a car accident in February. Those close to him describe him as "the best friend" they could ever ask for.

February 3, 2023

JMU accepted its largest application pool this year through early action. Breeze TV's Alexa Bonilla, dove into what that means for the future.

Students said the high prices of textbooks make them want their professors to provide online options. Breeze TV's Abby Allard talked with students and professors to shed light on the resources available for students at JMU.

A reimagined literary and arts magazine comes back to life with its first edition released this December. Formerly known as Temper, Iris Magazine is a place where student creativity flows from pen to paper. Editor-in-Chief and former Breeze writer, Haley Huchler, came together with her team …

A memorial service for the three University of Virginia football players killed Sunday will take place tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. Breeze TV News Director Zoe Mowery reports from Charlottesville on how the U.Va. community is honoring the victims and coping with the tragedy.

Recent required JMU courses by Kognito have received feedback from students. Senior Anchor Maggie Rickerby explores how successful the training was through the eyes of the student body.

The Classics — a new barber shop on Neff Ave. — opened Sept. 4 and the shop focuses on community. The shop will have a modern take with hopes to bring back what barber shops used to be about.

Adam's Law went into effect July 1 and it requires Virginia university organizations to implement in-person anti-hazing training. The first part of the story dives into what classifies as hazing, what this training looks like, and students' overall perception/understanding of the hazing clim…

COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again at JMU. In emails sent to faculty, professors are not allowed to require a positive COVID test when it comes to absences for the virus. News Director Zoe Mowery explains how the university is handling the surge.

Everyone's experiences with COVID-19 have been drastically different in the past two years. With nearly all pandemic-related restrictions being lifted on campus, there is the question of 'is JMU truly Post-COVID-19.?' Reporter Colby Reece spoke with students on if COVID-19 is gone from campus

Early Friday on South Carlton Street, a silver van struck the side of a Subway building. Officers from the Harrisonburg Police Department [HPD] are conducting their investigation. There were no reported injuries from the incident. Sergeant Westfall said charges will be filed against the driv…

Late Tuesday night, residents at The Harrison smelled smoke. Harrisonburg Fire Department responded to a fire a Building 1250 of The Harrison.

On April 13th Harrisonburg and Rockingham County officially declared the third Wednesday of every April, “Great Community Give Day”. Great Community Give Day empowers the Harrisonburg and Rockingham communities to give back to their local nonprofits.

On Thursday, students participated in the first in-person “Take Back the Night” event since 2019. This is now a “speak out” space for students to express their stories of sexual violence — in many cases, for their first time. In return, they received unrequited support from peers, friends, a…

After two years of not hosting its biggest fundraising event of the year, the Collins Center is having its Chocolate Walk on April 1st. The Chocolate Walk is where small and local businesses donate chocolate and items to the Collin’s Center and are host sites for the participants to go and p…

JMU’s Environmental Management club has been occupied this past year by trying to create a carbon net zero plan. While being busy they have also put on many events to promote sustainability for students. The club has organized climate strikes, trash clean-ups and many other volunteer opportunities.

JMU’s NAACP, Black Student Alliance, and Students for Minority Outreach hosted a Skate Night to celebrate Black History Month.

Recently, businesses have had to turn to technology to connect. JMU alumni Griffin Harrington and Page Wood utilized the virtual world to create the RecRe box — a place where one can rent out recreational equipment and household items for a limited time.

The Replay is a local buy, sell and trade streetwear store that opened up this past summer. This type of store is unique to the Harrisonburg area and has seen lots of success since its opening.

The weight is finally off the ground for JMU’s new powerlifting club. The organization has tried multiple times in the past to get the club approved at JMU, to no avail. Finally, though, the club was approved just before the start of the 2022 spring semester.

Brandon and Katie Cunningham, both JMU Alumni, dreamed of making a change within the medical field – wanting to “bridge” the gap between medicine and wellness.

Students came together to support one another and to focus on their mental health at JMU. After a candlelight vigil and a protest for better mental health resources, JMU has created a Bill of Opinion for better mental health resources on campus.

JMU Nuance Winter Guard has existed since 2005, although it's gone through quite a few changes since then.

Students demanded better on-campus mental health resources in a protest Thursday. They marched with signs and discussed their goals with Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Tim Miller and Interim Vice President Towana Moore before occupying Alumnae Hall to get the attention of JMU adminis…

A pair of Bridgewater College officers are heroes in the community after responding to reports of a suspicious man on campus last week. The “dynamic duo” of Campus Security Officer J.J. Jefferson and Campus Police Officer John Painter were shot and killed on campus while protecting the lives…

After a cold few weeks in Harrisonburg, the RHSPCA was in need.

In 2007, Vito’s Italian Restaurant opened and quickly became a JMU staple for students and visiting parents. After fifteen successful years of operating the restaurant, the owners are stepping up to a new challenge while combining the success of the beloved restaurant.

This Friday, JMU's University Program Board will be hosting its first-ever film fest, an event used to highlight student directors on campus. It will include four different films including: "Stuck in Motion" and "20%" by Trey Jordan, Motherwounds: Story of the Sacred by Amelia Morrison and D…

Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative’s "Operation Round Up" is giving back to local nonprofit organizations that help the community. The cause first started in 1989 at Palmetto Electric Cooperative located in South Carolina.

Luke Fergusson's family and friends remember him after he died in a car accident in February with three other JMU students. Luke was described as kind, humble and a good friend.

Those closest to Joshua Mardis, one of three JMU students who died in a car accident in February, reflect on their time with him. He's remembered as kind, thoughtful, and someone who always reached out to help other people.

Friends and family share memories of Nicholas Troutman, who was one of three JMU students who died in a car accident in February. Those close to him describe him as "the best friend" they could ever ask for.

February 3, 2023

JMU accepted its largest application pool this year through early action. Breeze TV's Alexa Bonilla, dove into what that means for the future.

Students said the high prices of textbooks make them want their professors to provide online options. Breeze TV's Abby Allard talked with students and professors to shed light on the resources available for students at JMU.

A reimagined literary and arts magazine comes back to life with its first edition released this December. Formerly known as Temper, Iris Magazine is a place where student creativity flows from pen to paper. Editor-in-Chief and former Breeze writer, Haley Huchler, came together with her team …

A memorial service for the three University of Virginia football players killed Sunday will take place tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. Breeze TV News Director Zoe Mowery reports from Charlottesville on how the U.Va. community is honoring the victims and coping with the tragedy.

Recent required JMU courses by Kognito have received feedback from students. Senior Anchor Maggie Rickerby explores how successful the training was through the eyes of the student body.