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Flory Hall houses many areas of classes, one of those being the Education Department. The Education Department is home to many aspiring teachers, but some students are unsure how prepared they will be for the classroom.
Bridgewater College Education Program
September 28, 2024
Bridgewater's new slogan regarding tuition transparency can be seen in various areas across the Shenandoah Valley. It aims to highlight the updated tuition price of $15,000, which aligns with that of many public institutions.
Bridgewater College Drops Tuition to $15K: Opening Doors to More Students
September 27, 2024
Freshman Walker Gillespie ties for third individually at the Kinder Williams Invitational on Sept. 16. Gillespie scored a -2 score overall in the tournament, which earned him an ODAC Golfer of the Week award.
Walker Gillespie Finishes Top 3 In His First Career Start as an Eagle and Takes Home ODAC Golfer of the Week
September 27, 2024
Coco Montrese performs for an audience at Shenandoah Valley Pride. SVPA’s Pride event showcases LGBTQ+ culture, as seen through the drag queens and kings.
Proud to be in the Valley: Shenandoah Valley Pride
September 27, 2024
How to Submit to the BC Voice
September 27, 2024
Flory Hall houses many areas of classes, one of those being the Education Department. The Education Department is home to many aspiring teachers, but some students are unsure how prepared they will be for the classroom.
Bridgewater College Education Program
September 28, 2024
Bridgewater's new slogan regarding tuition transparency can be seen in various areas across the Shenandoah Valley. It aims to highlight the updated tuition price of $15,000, which aligns with that of many public institutions.
Bridgewater College Drops Tuition to $15K: Opening Doors to More Students
September 27, 2024
Freshman Walker Gillespie ties for third individually at the Kinder Williams Invitational on Sept. 16. Gillespie scored a -2 score overall in the tournament, which earned him an ODAC Golfer of the Week award.
Walker Gillespie Finishes Top 3 In His First Career Start as an Eagle and Takes Home ODAC Golfer of the Week
September 27, 2024
How to Submit to the BC Voice
September 27, 2024
Bridgewater College Education Program
September 14, 2024
Freshman Walker Gillespie ties for third individually at the Kinder Williams Invitational on Sept. 16. Gillespie scored a -2 score overall in the tournament, which earned him an ODAC Golfer of the Week award.
Walker Gillespie Finishes Top 3 In His First Career Start as an Eagle and Takes Home ODAC Golfer of the Week
September 27, 2024
Coco Montrese performs for an audience at Shenandoah Valley Pride. SVPA’s Pride event showcases LGBTQ+ culture, as seen through the drag queens and kings.
Proud to be in the Valley: Shenandoah Valley Pride
September 27, 2024
The banned book table in the FLC presents information on the recent county school’s book ban and senior Katelin Carter’s banned book fair. The ‘pay what you want’ event will take place on Thursday, April 4, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the FLC’s great room and is open to all students, faculty and community members.
A New Type of Book Fair
March 29, 2024
Massanutten after a snowstorm in January. Skiers and snowboards rush to the mountain to enjoy the fresh powder.
The Ski Season is Here
February 2, 2024
Margot Lee Shetterly, author of "Hidden Figures" appears as a guest at the Endowed Lecture Series on Jan. 17. Shetterly discussed her influence from the real characters in her story and how the story came about.
Author of “Hidden Figures” Talks at Bridgewater College
January 19, 2024
The African Student Society presents Afrofest in collaboration with the DEI office. These events rely on help from the DEI office, which makes this department so important on college campuses.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Grapples with Shrinking Profession
April 26, 2024
President Joe Biden after giving a speech in Madison, Wisconsin about student loan forgiveness. “The ability for working- and middle-class folks to repay their student loans has become so burdensome, a lot can’t repay it for even decades after being in school,” Biden stated in his speech.
Joe Biden Unveils New Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Plan
April 26, 2024
Nikki Haley gives her speech in Charleston, South Carolina, officially announcing the end of her presidential campaign. Her campaign began in February, 2023, also starting in her home state of South Carolina.
Nikki Haley Suspends her Presidential Campaign
April 12, 2024
Donald Trump and his lawyers listening to the closing arguments of his civil fraud case. The judge argued that Trump had a scheme to dupe banks with false financial statements, inflating his wealth.
Donald Trump Fined $355 Million in Civil Fraud Case
March 8, 2024
Mayorkas at a Senate hearing held on Nov. 8, 2023. At this hearing, the Department of Homeland Security requested that Congress provide them with $6 billion to help secure the border and provide a better immigration system.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Faces Impeachment
March 8, 2024
Drones launched by the Iranian army on Oct. 3, 2023, during the air force nationwide drone drill. The Shahed-129 is the most common Iranian drone, carrying four explosives.
Iran’s Drone and Missile Attacks Cause Joe Biden to Make New Sanctions on Iran
April 26, 2024
Professor of Global Studies, Robert Andersen
‘A Consequence of Russian Aggression’
April 26, 2022
The 7-Eleven gas station off North Main St. in Bridgewater, Virginia is $4.29 a gallon at the date of this publication, two cents less than the Harrisonburg metro average.
Gas Prices are Up. Student Activity is Down
March 15, 2022
Making Voices Heard
December 6, 2019
The Lebanese Revolution
December 6, 2019
Senior Tristan Gordon looks to get a solid hit. Gordon had 3 hits on 5 at bats for the Eagles.
Bridgewater Hangs in the Game With No.17 Shenandoah
April 26, 2024
Senior Sarah Earle runs the 5,000 km with help from sophomore Regan Robinson. This was quite the accomplishment for her, since she was the only female runner to take on this race that night.
The Seniors’ Last Run
April 26, 2024
The game is just getting started at the Jopson Athletic Complex. The Eagles take a knee as a player goes down on the field due to an injury.
Men’s Lacrosse Finishes Their Season After Loss to Randolph-Macon
April 26, 2024
Senior Tristan Gordon, number 31, is the first up to bat. Gordon had eight putouts in the first game against Guilford.
BC Baseball Faces Guilford for Senior Day
April 26, 2024
Senior, number 41, Clay Lawrence is a defense player for the Eagles. After an injury last season, Lawrence has 1 goal and 2 assists in his career as an Eagle.
Men’s Lacrosse Senior Day
April 26, 2024
Senior Tristan Gordon looks to get a solid hit. Gordon had 3 hits on 5 at bats for the Eagles.
Bridgewater Hangs in the Game With No.17 Shenandoah
April 26, 2024
Senior Sarah Earle runs the 5,000 km with help from sophomore Regan Robinson. This was quite the accomplishment for her, since she was the only female runner to take on this race that night.
The Seniors’ Last Run
April 26, 2024
The game is just getting started at the Jopson Athletic Complex. The Eagles take a knee as a player goes down on the field due to an injury.
Men’s Lacrosse Finishes Their Season After Loss to Randolph-Macon
April 26, 2024
Senior Tristan Gordon, number 31, is the first up to bat. Gordon had eight putouts in the first game against Guilford.
BC Baseball Faces Guilford for Senior Day
April 26, 2024
Senior, number 41, Clay Lawrence is a defense player for the Eagles. After an injury last season, Lawrence has 1 goal and 2 assists in his career as an Eagle.
Men’s Lacrosse Senior Day
April 26, 2024
Patrick Mahomes and other teammates celebrate with Chiefs receiver, Mecole Hardman, after catching the game winning touchdown in overtime to win the Super Bowl. The game winning drive helped the team secure their third win in their recent dynasty.
The Kansas City Chiefs Defeat San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII to Become the First Back to Back NFL Champions in Nineteen Years
March 8, 2024
This is the type of environment that it will be like at a TGL golf event. The first match will be live on ESPN on Jan. 9.
TGL: The New Indoor Golf League
December 1, 2023
BC Voice Podcast – MLB Playoffs
October 27, 2023
ESPN Rerun: Super Bowl 49
ESPN Rerun: Super Bowl 49
April 24, 2020
CenturyLink Field, home of the Seahawks since 2002
ESPN Rerun: Seattle Seahawks Advance to Superbowl 48
April 10, 2020
The Wampler Towers is one of the four apartment-style residence halls at Bridgewater College. The Towers provide easy access to McKinney Hall.
How Students feel about Bridgewater College Upperclassmen Residence Halls
September 27, 2024
The entrance to Vatican City from Rome. In the center is the outside of the Basilica, where most of the Vatican Masses are held.
The Heart of Roma
September 13, 2024
Morgan Dean performs at local event, Music for the Mind, concert at JMU. Before her career took off in the area, Dean had the opportunity to perform on "American Idol" in 2017.
Music in the Valley: Morgan Dean
May 3, 2024
Josh Davidson performs at Magnolia’s Taco and Tequila Bar. Davidson can be seen at many local venues around the area playing a variety of genres at his shows.
Music in the Valley: Josh Davidson
May 3, 2024
Senior Dozie Osundu opens the ceremony. As the host and current president, he started by saying how the theme of this Afrofest was rebirth, which is to represent new beginnings for all humans.
The Afrofest of Rebirth
April 26, 2024
Isabelle Bauer stands in front of her main poster which explains what her art show is about and what inspired her. Bauer’s art show was held on April 22 in Bowman Hall.
Isabelle Bauer’s Senior Art Show
April 26, 2024
BC Voice Photo Caption Contest
April 16, 2024
The cover art that was displayed at the Philomathean. This painting was done by Ryan Tenburg.
Poetry Enclave and the Philomathean at BC
March 29, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - The Oscars
BC Voice Podcast – The Oscars
February 23, 2024
The lion called Aslan, or the Son of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea, is the only character to feature in all seven novels and is a reason the book was banned for his similarities with Christ. Here he is with Susan Pevensie, the daughter of Eve, featured in two of the novels.
Son of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea
October 6, 2023
Two cars from the Wolfgang Petersen Museum, pictured are the 1963 and 1989 Chevrolet Corvette models. This museum captured the spirit and history of automobiles in commercialization, culture and sports.
The Journey of a Lifetime
April 26, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Movies
BC Voice Podcast – Movies
April 22, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - The Oscars
BC Voice Podcast – The Oscars
February 23, 2024
Junior Casey Beard and sophomore Jamiah Mark hang out at the after party on October 20th. They are surrounded by cast, crew, and friends.
Little Talks With the Cast of “Interview”
November 3, 2023
The 1990 miniseries starring Charles Dance as Erik Carrier and Teri Polo as Christine Daee, both of whom are closer to the novel’s appearances. Guileless Erik takes Christine to his dreamery, an underground forest.
“Is it the Ghost?”
November 3, 2023
Three friends partake in a match of bingo. This showcases the camaraderie the game brings out in everyone, as well as the competitiveness.
Bingo: Game of Legends
February 2, 2024
Students playing Volleyball in the Funkhouser Gym.
What’s New with Funk Hoops?
April 18, 2023
On Friday, March 24, the Latinx Student Association hosted the Lotería Party in the Boitnott room. During the event, students competed in three rounds of Lotería to win a container of assorted candy.
Latinx Student Association Hosts the Lotería Costume Party
March 28, 2023
President of the Dungeons and Dragons club Rachel Cubbage led a one-shot campaign during the Love in All Forms event.
Dungeons and Dragons Club Tries to Expand Among Funding Issues
February 21, 2023
Rubber duck in a tree
Lucky Ducky
January 17, 2023
Morgan Dean performs at local event, Music for the Mind, concert at JMU. Before her career took off in the area, Dean had the opportunity to perform on "American Idol" in 2017.
Music in the Valley: Morgan Dean
May 3, 2024
Josh Davidson performs at Magnolia’s Taco and Tequila Bar. Davidson can be seen at many local venues around the area playing a variety of genres at his shows.
Music in the Valley: Josh Davidson
May 3, 2024
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poet's Department," was released on April 19. The lead song "Fortnight (feat. Post Malone," took the spot for her most streamed song at 93,072,136 streams.
Taylor Swift’s New Album Release, “The Tortured Poets Department”
April 26, 2024
PEOPLE Magazine released the Best Dressed list of the 2024 Grammy attendees. Out of these three women, Taylor Swift won first place best dressed wearing a white Schiaparelli gown with a thigh-slit and black opera gloves.
PEOPLE Magazine Releases Best-Dressed Stars at the 2024 Grammys
March 8, 2024
Easy Honey sings “Orbiter” during their set. The band played a complete set at the Golden Pony on Feb. 15.
Music in the Valley
February 16, 2024
The Wampler Towers is one of the four apartment-style residence halls at Bridgewater College. The Towers provide easy access to McKinney Hall.
How Students feel about Bridgewater College Upperclassmen Residence Halls
September 27, 2024
The entrance to Vatican City from Rome. In the center is the outside of the Basilica, where most of the Vatican Masses are held.
The Heart of Roma
September 13, 2024
Senior Dozie Osundu opens the ceremony. As the host and current president, he started by saying how the theme of this Afrofest was rebirth, which is to represent new beginnings for all humans.
The Afrofest of Rebirth
April 26, 2024
Dr. Vanessa Rouillon, Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Bridgewater, is being introduced by Dr. Gauri A Pitale, former Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Bridgewater. The lecture was about the suffering MLK went through while fighting for civil rights.
How MLK Stood Against the Law
April 12, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Ramadan
BC Voice Podcast – Ramadan
March 22, 2024
The dancers all gather in a circle for a dance. The woman in the center was the instructor guiding the dancers.
Bridgewater’s Do-Si-Do
April 12, 2024
Wanna Win a Prize? Take Part in the BC Voice Photo Caption Contest!
March 27, 2024
Susan B. Anthony was a leader of the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Anthony dedicated her life to fighting for women’s rights.
Women’s History Month
March 15, 2024
The view from a trail Kaylor’s Knob found in Massanutten. The valley can be seen through the trees.
Hiking Tips for College Students
March 15, 2024
The stage is set at the beginning of the awards. Senior Matthew Ellis opened the ceremony.
BSA Awards Night
March 8, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Movies
BC Voice Podcast – Movies
April 22, 2024
Bellais Abbey was abandoned after the conquest of the Ottomans, since Roman Catholicism was forbidden. Since the Turks allowed Greek Orthodox Christianity, the church of the former monastery became the village Orthodox church.
Cyprus from an American View
April 12, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Myths and Legends pt. 2
BC Voice Podcast – Myths and Legends pt. 2
March 8, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - The Oscars
BC Voice Podcast – The Oscars
February 23, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Candlemas Celebration
BC Voice Podcast – Candlemas Celebration
February 23, 2024
Bellais Abbey was abandoned after the conquest of the Ottomans, since Roman Catholicism was forbidden. Since the Turks allowed Greek Orthodox Christianity, the church of the former monastery became the village Orthodox church.
Cyprus from an American View
April 12, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Myths and Legends pt. 2
BC Voice Podcast – Myths and Legends pt. 2
March 8, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - The Oscars
BC Voice Podcast – The Oscars
February 23, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Candlemas Celebration
BC Voice Podcast – Candlemas Celebration
February 23, 2024
BC Voice Podcast - Myths and Legends (Part 1)
BC Voice Podcast – Myths and Legends (Part 1)
February 21, 2024
An Open Letter from Bridgewater Retirement Community
February 4, 2022
Digital Scholarship Gurus Design Week Winner
November 22, 2019
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Bridgewater's new slogan regarding tuition transparency can be seen in various areas across the Shenandoah Valley. It aims to highlight the updated tuition price of $15,000, which aligns with that of many public institutions.
Features
Bridgewater College Drops Tuition to $15K: Opening Doors to More Students
Wyatt Jervis, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024
Freshman Walker Gillespie ties for third individually at the Kinder Williams Invitational on Sept. 16. Gillespie scored a -2 score overall in the tournament, which earned him an ODAC Golfer of the Week award.
Walker Gillespie Finishes Top 3 In His First Career Start as an Eagle and Takes Home ODAC Golfer of the Week
Nate Winebarger, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024
News
Bridgewater College Education Program
Abby Nester, Staff Writer • September 28, 2024
Proud to be in the Valley: Shenandoah Valley Pride
Willow Allen, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024
How to Submit to the BC Voice
Steve Ingham, Advisor • September 27, 2024
Who are the Digital Media Creatives?
Willow Allen, Staff Writer • September 14, 2024
Opinion
BC Voice Podcast - Movies
Steven Sorrells and Jonathan Taylor • April 22, 2024
Sports
Senior Tristan Gordon looks to get a solid hit. Gordon had 3 hits on 5 at bats for the Eagles.
Bridgewater Hangs in the Game With No.17 Shenandoah
Dylan Simpkins, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024

Bridgewater, VA - The Bridgewater baseball team was able to keep close most of the game against No.17 Shenandoah on April 9, before ultimately...

Senior Sarah Earle runs the 5,000 km with help from sophomore Regan Robinson. This was quite the accomplishment for her, since she was the only female runner to take on this race that night.
The Seniors' Last Run
Latham Jackson, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024

The game is just getting started at the Jopson Athletic Complex. The Eagles take a knee as a player goes down on the field due to an injury.
Men’s Lacrosse Finishes Their Season After Loss to Randolph-Macon
Morgan Jones, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024

A&E
The Wampler Towers is one of the four apartment-style residence halls at Bridgewater College. The Towers provide easy access to McKinney Hall.
How Students feel about Bridgewater College Upperclassmen Residence Halls
Emelyn Buttercup Koene, Staff Writer • September 27, 2024

Bridgewater, VA - There are 10 residential areas on Bridgewater College’s campus. What are the pros and cons according to students? Bridgewater...

The Heart of Roma
Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer • September 13, 2024
Music in the Valley: Morgan Dean
Bethany Chidlow, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024
Music in the Valley: Josh Davidson
Bethany Chidlow, Staff Writer • May 3, 2024
The Afrofest of Rebirth
Latham Jackson, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
The Journey of a Lifetime
Latham Jackson, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
Isabelle Bauer’s Senior Art Show
Melia Ross, Staff Writer • April 26, 2024
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Flory Hall houses many areas of classes, one of those being the Education Department. The Education Department is home to many aspiring teachers, but some students are unsure how prepared they will be for the classroom.

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Freshman Walker Gillespie ties for third individually at the Kinder Williams Invitational on Sept. 16. Gillespie scored a -2 score overall in the tournament, which earned him an ODAC Golfer of the Week award.

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Majors: Business Administration and Communication, Technology and Culture  Senior, Class of 2025 I joined BC Voice to get experience in news writing and editing to utilize in my future career. I...