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Your car breaks so you don’t have to
November 17, 2025
Noah Hess, a Fizz user and student at BC, poses as he scrolls through the Fizz app. Hess is among the active posters on the app but maintains concerns about negativity on the app.
Fizz app heightens concerns about student well-being in BC’s digital environment
November 17, 2025
BC United tackles relationship wellness in sports
November 17, 2025
The BC Young Democrats set goals for the club after the election
November 17, 2025
Students and faculty load donations into the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s truck. Athletes from several teams all came together to help pack everything up and send it off to be donated.
Bridgewater College Field Hockey wins annual campus food drive
November 5, 2025
Bridgewater College dining expands accessibility with new tools for students
November 3, 2025
Bridgewater College students and faculty split on AI’s role in the classroom
November 3, 2025
Ms. Betty poses for the camera with a smile. This photo was taken in between her shifts.
Living in the moment with Ms. Betty
October 23, 2025
Senior Cam Martindale speaks with an employer at Alumni Connections and Career Fair. Students had the chance to network, ask questions and explore potential career paths.
Bridgewater College hosts Alumni Connections and Career Fair
October 22, 2025
Bridgewater College will host anthropologist Katie Hinde for endowed lecture
October 20, 2025
The New Sheetz takes shape against the backdrop of a vibrant sunset over Bridgewater, VA, just off I-81. Conveniently located just 2.2 miles from Bridgewater College, it’s set to become a go-to spot for students and travelers.
New Sheetz Location Coming to Bridgewater, Bringing Convenience and Competitiveness
December 13, 2024
Headlee displays a slide with the words “Every person deserves respect, not every opinion” behind her during the lecture. This idea ties directly to her focus on improving post-election conversations, as it encourages separating respect for individuals from agreement with their viewpoints.
Celeste Headlee Encourages Better Conversations After 2024 Election for Bridgewater’s Endowed Lecture Series
December 6, 2024
The Coffee Room is located on Main Street in Bridgewater. The new business offers the community food, drinks, and another special spot to come together.
New Coffee Shop In Bridgewater Features Drive-Thru
December 6, 2024
The Sipe Center houses a 154 seat movie theatre and performance hall. This is the audience space for movies, special events and performances such as the symphony.
Richmond Symphony Brings Orchestral Classics to Bridgewater’s Sipe Center
December 6, 2024
BC Podcast – Banned Books
November 25, 2024
Bridgewater College students gather for Trans-Day of Remembrance, a program by the Center for Community Enrichment. This is one of many programs to have a name or advertising change.
Bridgewater College Changes DEI-Related Titles due to new Department of Education Mandates
April 25, 2025
President Donald Trump, alongside Howard Lutnick, his nominee for Commerce Secretary, signs executive orders targeting “anti-Christian bias” and International Criminal Court. This order caused widespread concern for colleges and universities throughout the United States.
First 30 Days: How President Trump’s Administration Quickly Shifted the Landscape of Bridgewater College
February 28, 2025
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris shake hands at the presidential debate in September. Almost 150 million Americans voted on Nov. 5 to determine the 47th president of the United States.
Election Day: A Breakdown of the 2024 Presidential Election
November 23, 2024
Bridgewater College graduate students will utilize collaborative learning in the nonprofit management graduate program like those shown in the image. Nonprofit management education provides unique educational approaches such as collaborative and experiential learning, preparing students for a career in nonprofit management.
Nonprofit Management Careers Benefit from Collaborative and Experiential Learning
November 23, 2024
Walmart now stocks RMPs, making the products more accessible and visible. This indicates a shift towards more normalized use of RMPs.
Sustainable Menstrual Products Remain Unused Due to Stigma
November 23, 2024
Walmart now stocks RMPs, making the products more accessible and visible. This indicates a shift towards more normalized use of RMPs.
Sustainable Menstrual Products Remain Unused Due to Stigma
November 23, 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
Bridgewater College Swimming hosts annual Bleed Crimson and Morgan’s Message meet
November 17, 2025
Coach Dustin Green listens as one of his players asks a question during a competitive team period. Green prides himself on balancing high energy and intensity with the ability to calmly break down plays and explain the scheme.
Trading jerseys for whistles
November 3, 2025
Disc Golf at Bridgewater
November 3, 2025
Senior Kendall Garza doing her best to keep possession with Bridgewater. The Eagles kept possession of the ball for a majority of the game
Bridgewater women’s soccer dominates Guilford
October 23, 2025
Coach Emily Bagby talks to her team after a 2–0 victory over Virginia Wesleyan. This huddle allows them to focus on momentum for the next match.
Bridgewater field hockey earns 2–0 win over Virginia Wesleyan behind strong defensive effort
October 22, 2025
Senior Kendall Garza doing her best to keep possession with Bridgewater. The Eagles kept possession of the ball for a majority of the game
Bridgewater women’s soccer dominates Guilford
October 23, 2025
Coach Emily Bagby talks to her team after a 2–0 victory over Virginia Wesleyan. This huddle allows them to focus on momentum for the next match.
Bridgewater field hockey earns 2–0 win over Virginia Wesleyan behind strong defensive effort
October 22, 2025
Bridgewater FCA sets vision on year ahead
October 8, 2025
Head Coach Erin Harris talks about the importance of pressing on blocks during a time-out in the third set. Bridgewater was going point for point with Washington and Lee needed to gain an advantage.
Bridgewater College women’s volleyball bounces back to beat Washington and Lee
October 8, 2025
Bridgewater Eagle is in position, looking to pass the ball. This was significant, as it displayed the possession dominance Bridgewater held.
Eagles score most goals since 2022
October 7, 2025
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
Bridgewater College’s Learning and Research Services Suite hosts first custom zine workshop
November 17, 2025
Downtown Harrisonburg hosts annual Skeleton Festival which unites community
November 4, 2025
BC Theatre pushes boundaries with interactive show
November 3, 2025
Bridgewater’s Funkhouser Center builds community and well-being
November 3, 2025
BC’s Homecoming Concert brings community together with jazz and choir
October 22, 2025
Starting in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery, “S.O.S” is displayed by Willow Allen. QR codes are next to each print that directs to resources that help support national parks and conservation efforts. “Deeply inspired by National Park posters produced by the Works Progress Administration through the 1930s and 1940s, I used digital illustration to reference the silkscreen printing used to make those early posters,” Allen said.
“Ctrl, Art, Create!” – Bridgewater Seniors Display Art Portfolios Throughout Campus
April 25, 2025
A Bridgewater College 1911 Pillow Sham is donated by Leona Mundy and embroidered by an unidentified Bridgewater College student. The pillow depicts embroidered signatures of the class of 1911 Bridgewater College students and faculty members. In 1911, Bridgewater College had the largest Brethren presence in school history, though it has never been a requirement to be in the Brethren denomination.
Bridgewater College Revitalizes Brethren School History Through Exhibit Celebrating the 500th Anniversary of Anabaptism
April 19, 2025
Bridgewater Alum Returns to Alma Mater for Retrospective Art Showcase
November 16, 2024
A sign welcomes guests to the Agora Downtown Market, also known as the Shops at Agora, located on South Main Street in the heart of downtown Harrisonburg. The marketplace features a community of small, local businesses including Great.Full Goods, Lineage, Bougie Hippie, Heartworn Vintage, Broad Porch Coffee Co. and more!
Shops at Agora
October 25, 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
The film based on Thomas Harris’ Hannibal stars Anthony Hopkins as Lecter and Julianne Moore as Starling, with Ridley Scott directing. The film’s second and third acts deviate vastly from the novel.
New Isn’t Always Better
December 13, 2024
Clark Griswold attempts to light his famous Christmas decorations. Griswold has turned himself into a Christmas legend with his performance in ‘National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’.
As The Holiday Season Approaches, Bridgewater Students Give Their Opinion on The Best Christmas Movies
December 13, 2024
General Hospital, one of the most popular soap operas in America, has been running since 1963. It is one of the most favored American television shows to use drama and tension to drive the story.
How Do Europeans See North Americans in the Media?
October 31, 2024
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
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
“I’d say what influences me the most is the people around me. Percussion is a very welcoming section to be part of, and I have made really good friends with our shared interests of rhythm, especially with sharing sheet music with one another, you really get to know the person next to you.” “My favorite memory of symphonic is always the Christmas concert, the atmosphere is always so joyful in our ugly Christmas sweaters, especially though when we got into a groove last year during polar express. I had some older folks come up to me saying our smiles were very bright and it just kinda makes you feel that no matter if you’re playing some complex snare bit, or playing a singular triangle ding, you have an important part within the band that the audience notices.” “The first time coming to symphonic I remember being kinda nervous since I was a choir kid in high school, and only did concert band during Covid on flute. I do remember the piece ‘Lightning Field’ really got my confidence up as a percussionist and now I get excited playing whatever instrument is placed in front of me. Specifically cymbals though, cymbals will always have a very strong place in my heart.”
The Seniors of Symphonic Band
December 13, 2024
BC Podcast – Local Music Scene in Bridgewater and Harrisonburg
November 23, 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
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
Beachgoers crowd on the beach in Miami, Florida, during peak spring break season. Miami, Florida, is one of the most visited spring break destinations by Americans.
Bridgewater College Students Embrace Diverse Spring Break Locations
March 29, 2025
BC Podcast - Wil Haygood
BC Podcast – Wil Haygood
January 21, 2025
Lou Pugliese, car salesman turned Business professor turned author, comes to Bridgewater to present his latest project. His new novel "Blame It on the Moon" is inspired by his life along with influences from his family and other works.
From Businessman to Author: the Lou Pugliese Story
December 13, 2024
Meet the BC Dance Team
December 13, 2024
Bridgewater College students in a classroom environment wear more casual clothing, such as t-shirts and hoodies. The two gentlemen represent how students are commonly seen in more casual and comfortable clothing.
The Impact of College Fashion Choices Due to the Casualization of Clothing Trends
December 13, 2024
Beachgoers crowd on the beach in Miami, Florida, during peak spring break season. Miami, Florida, is one of the most visited spring break destinations by Americans.
Bridgewater College Students Embrace Diverse Spring Break Locations
March 29, 2025
ASA Vice President Chu Zhou, Event Coordinator Keoki Phillips, and President June Holm stand together prior to the Bridgewater College’s Journey of Lights celebration. ASA participated in the Journey of Lights Celebration Thursday, Dec. 5 by talking about the Dongzhi Festival and sharing food.
An Inside Look at the Asian Student Association
December 13, 2024
A small glimpse of the great times that were had at BSA’s third annual cookout, only three of the many smiles that were at the cookout. Students played a competitive Uno game and shared Bojangles catering.
Bridgewater College BSA Hosts Fall Cookout
December 13, 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
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March 27, 2024
Improvements for Bridgewater College through Students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through Students’ perspectives
April 25, 2025
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students’ perspectives
April 22, 2025
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students’ perspectives
April 14, 2025
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students’ perspectives
April 10, 2025
The majority of Eagles fans at Jopson Athletic Complex receive little to no protection from the sun during game days. Providing the fans with coverage from the sun will make their experience much more enjoyable.
Eagles Burning in the Sun
January 18, 2025
Improvements for Bridgewater College through Students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through Students’ perspectives
April 25, 2025
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students’ perspectives
April 22, 2025
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students’ perspectives
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Improvements for Bridgewater College through students' perspectives
Improvements for Bridgewater College through students’ perspectives
April 10, 2025
The majority of Eagles fans at Jopson Athletic Complex receive little to no protection from the sun during game days. Providing the fans with coverage from the sun will make their experience much more enjoyable.
Eagles Burning in the Sun
January 18, 2025
An Open Letter from Bridgewater Retirement Community
February 4, 2022
Digital Scholarship Gurus Design Week Winner
November 22, 2019
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