February 1 Special Publication

See Sights, Sounds & Words from the week of February 1, 2022.

Even though it has been a year, there are days when it seems like yesterday. Bridgewater, Va.- A year ago on Feb. 1, the Town of Bridgewater experienced one of the most senseless acts of violence, and as a student athlete, I understand the privilege of playing my sport, and the importance of being BC Strong. Personally, I heard something at 1:15 p.m. that sometimes I still find difficult to forget. ...

Bridgewater, Va.- The women’s basketball team pulled off a phenomenal win against the ODAC leading Generals on Feb. 1 for the first time since 2018 in honor of Police Officer John Painter and Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson.  The stands of the Nininger Hall stadium were packed with over 600 Bridgewater supporters dressed for the whiteout theme in honor of the two officers whose lives were taken...

Bridgewater, Va.- On Feb. 1, the one-year anniversary of the Bridgewater College shooting, a gathering of remembrance and fellowship occurred at the future memorial site for Police Officer John Painter and Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson. The gathering marked the start of construction for the future memorial site, which will be in the Bowman Plaza between Memorial Hall and Flory Hall leading to t...

Bridgewater, Va.- Students and faculty joined one another for a wellness walk around campus on Feb. 1 to commemorate last year’s event and relieve their grief through good company. As a way to step away from the main section of campus, those in the Bridgewater College community set out on a relaxing walk along the North River behind Jopson Field. “It was nice to get fresh air and walk and t...