A new student-run coffee shop is here: Brewbike. The cafe, founded by students at Northwestern University, is located on the first floor of The Union after making its way to JMU.

Great.Full Goods General Store, formerly Tare, is located in the Agora Market downtown. It gives provides customers with "sustainable, affordable and doable" products to reduce waste.

Twelve percent of JMU's 2020 freshman class — approximately 512 first-year Dukes — are first-generation college students, meaning neither of their parents completed a four-year degree. First-gen students from JMU's past, present and future detail the challenges of figuring everything out for themselves.

JMU's Bigfoot Club meets to discuss and track Bigfoot in the Rockingham County and Harrisonburg area. They also discuss mysteries and other conspiracy theories.

The Lumineers' newest album, "Brightside," takes a turn away from the popular band's previous projects. The album, preceded by three singles, shows "promising growth" and a new direction for the group, according to contributing writer Taylor St. Pierre.

Joanne Gabbin, founder of the Furious Flower Poetry Center — the first academic Black poetry center in the country — will retire this summer after 37 at JMU. She's also an English professor and the former director of the Honors College.

In the newest edition of "A Wealth of Health," columnist Grant Johnson explores the phenomenon of flow states and how to attain them.

"The 355," a story of female empowerment, has all the makings of a classic spy movie — but, maybe so much so that it becomes overly stereotypical.

With a new year comes new movies, and staff writer Michael Russo lays out the best films gracing movie theaters and streaming services in 2022, including new installments from the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Fantastic Beasts series.

As a new year is ushered in, The Breeze looks back on the best video games of 2021 and awards It Takes Two with the title of Game of the Year.

As 2021 comes to an end, staff writer Michael Russo reviews the year's best movies, from Disney's "Cruella" to Marvel's "Spider-Man: No Way Home."

The newest addition to the "Spider-Man" franchise became the second-highest domestic movie opening of all time after it premiered Dec. 17 in theaters. Staff writer Gracie Brogowski says the film is worth the hype — and that viewers should rewatch old "Spider-Man" movies to catch hidden parallels.

The Western musical classic "West Side Story" has been reborn, taken under the wing of director Steven Spielberg. Reviewer Jake Dodohara writes that upcoming star Rachel Zegler shines in the lead role.

In this week's edition of "A Wealth of Health," columnist Grant Johnson explores ways to eat healthier during the holidays. He said it's important for eaters to properly savor the food they're eating by enjoying the company that goes along with it.

In this column, Avery Goodstine tackles the fears and worries she experienced before leaving for London, like maintaining relationships in the U.S., and how she's dealt with them.

Khalid is known for youthful beats and classy R&B music. In his newest album released Dec. 3, "Scenic Drive," his discography matures with a nostalgic collection of songs detailing the hardships of fame and love.

The JMU Duke Hall Gallery of Fine Art is closing its most recent exhibition, "Exuberance," which focused on African American history, expression and abstractionism.

With the rise of "pandemic puppies," most shelters nationally are seeing record surrender rates — but that's not the case in Harrisonburg. The Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA and Cat's Cradle are encouraging college students to adopt, foster and volunteer.

JMU Rocketry, a group of senior engineering students working to complete their capstone, recently qualified for the NASA Student Launch competition. The group, the first to represent JMU in the competition, will launch their own hand-made rocket.

JMU Skate Club started as a way for junior sociology major Carter Woods to connect with other people on campus — it's grown into a "community" larger than 120 skaters.

Sophomore Kevin Gorman has dreamed of his film becoming a reality since he began writing the script last winter. "La Douleur Exquise" — or "the exquisite pain" — is a love story modeled after "La La Land" and other classics.

In the 20th edition of "A Wealth of Health," columnist Grant Johnson talks about how to raise self-esteem and keep a positive attitude heading into finals week.

The John C. Wells Planetarium at JMU has remained operational during the pandemic but is currently closed to the public. It received a $2 million renovation in 2007 and gives students the opportunity to see night night sky and stars at any time of day.

As the world adjusts to an ever-shifting pandemic landscape, some JMU students are struggling to cope with the return to in-person classes, social activities and overall life. The Counseling Center has been overwhelmed by an influx in demand for mental health services, and some students feel JMU isn't doing enough to tackle the problem.

Mark Warner has worked for JMU for 40 years in a variety of positions, like former vice president for student affairs and executive assistant to President Linwood Rose — his current position being a professor of psychology. Warner will retire at the end of this semester.

Staff writer Daniel Carter gives "Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy" four out of five stars — the game has "story-driven gameplay and stunning scenery" and a few minor bug annoyances, Carter writes.

30 years after the release of "Ghostbusters," "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" returns to the world of the 1984 supernatural comedy. Staff writer Gracie Brogowski gives the film four stars for its nostalgia and fan service.

Adele recently dropped her first album in six years — titled "30" for her age during the recording process — the songstress sings about her public divorce from her husband and other life-changing events. Staff writer Jake Dodohara gives the album four out of five stars.

Opera returned to the Forbes Center last Friday in a triumphant performance of a Mozart classic, "Don Giovanni." The show acted as director and vocal professor Jamison Walker's operatic debut.

Along with the much-anticipated release of "Red (Taylor's Version)," Taylor Swift made her directorial debut Nov. 12 with "All Too Well," a short film depicting the 10-minute version of the titular song.

Almost 10 years after its original release, contributing writer Taylor St. Pierre says "Red (Taylor's Version)" is back and better than ever. In addition to the re-recorded songs, Swift also released nine songs "From The Vault," featuring various other artists.

"Still Over It," Summer Walker's sequel to her debut album "Over It," deals with romantic relationships — specifically, her "baby daddy from hell," producer London on da Track.

Feeling stressed with finals coming up, but not someone who gravitates toward traditional meditation? Look no further — columnist Grant Johnson details several ways to destress without sitting still.

With nine student organizations on the record, Morgan Vuknic's comprehensive report on diversity and inclusion at JMU details how student clubs are dealing with their own lack of diversity and creating a more inclusive environment on campus. Several students were critical of JMU's handling of DEI issues.

JMU humanities librarian Brian Flota donated his late father's comic book collection, an estimated 8,000 books, to JMU Special Collections to educate students. He's working with the university to study notable Black comics and study the historical stereotypes surrounding them.

ABBA's newest album, "Voyage," marks 40 years since the Swedish pop group has released new music. The group has since garnered new fans thanks to the Jukebox musicals "Mamma Mia!" and "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again." Contributing writer Grace Feuchter said that although four decades have passed, "Voyage" was worth the wait.

"Eternals" is more than expected — and that's saying a lot. With riveting action and diverse representation, the new release symbolizes a new era for Marvel: a bright one, reviewer Michael Russo writes.

Jason Derulo visited JMU on Friday, Nov. 5 and delivered a crowd-cheering, flashlight-waving performance with a few minor setbacks — he lip synced many of his songs and didn't interact much with the crowd.

In the fifth edition of "London Eye," Avery details her semester break in Rome as well as Athens and Santorini, Greece. 

Homecoming is here — alumni are returning to JMU, and students get a window into the working world. Here are 10 events this weekend, all on campus, to celebrate.

The American Sign Language Club at JMU prides itself on embracing deaf culture and teaching the language to anyone interested in learning. Its members said they hope to integrate the language deeper into everyday life at JMU.

Alumna Karen McCullah graduated from JMU with a marketing degree, and after various jobs in different fields, she discovered screenwriting. Since then, she's helped write various well-known films like "Legally Blonde," "10 Things I Hate About You" and "The House Bunny." Some themes in her films relate closely to her own college experiences.

The JMU farmers market has prevailed. Vendors from the market stationed outside The Union expressed gratitude that they're still there and that local business is rebounding as COVID-19 regulations are gradually lifted.

"Last Night in Soho" — a foray into psychological horror from esteemed comedy director Edgar Wright — is heavy on style but low on substance, writers reviewer Jake Dodohara.

Throwing a Halloween party? Need to get in the spooky spirit before venturing into a haunted house? Here are 10 must-add songs to your Halloween playlist.

With your typical meat-based dishes that dominate the holiday season, it can be increasingly difficult to maintain or begin a plant-based diet this time of year. Columnist Grant Johnson asked JMU dining’s health and wellness manager Gillian Kelly and dietetics professors Michelle Hesse and Danielle Torisky to share their tips and recipes about everything vegan and vegetarian

This Halloween season, celebrate with this list of scary movies — old and new — compiled by staff writer Jake Dodohara.

As Halloween approaches quickly, a great way to get into the spirit is to get creative in the kitchen. Staff writer Lauren Kuhno compiled her list of go-to spooky snacks that are sure to please.