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BC Voice Photo Caption Contest
April 16, 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
The mens lacrosse team dedicates their game on April 2 to Morgans Message. The organization was established to highlight the importance of mental health in athletes.
Men’s Lacrosse Honors Morgans Message
April 12, 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
An Eagles player waits for the pitch and looks to get on base. Six different Eagles had a multiple hit day with Fifth year Jeffery Snider leading the way, being able to get on base 3-4 times when batting.
Bridgewater Beats Mary Baldwin
April 12, 2024
An Eagles player waits for the pitch and looks to get on base. Six different Eagles had a multiple hit day with Fifth year Jeffery Snider leading the way, being able to get on base 3-4 times when batting.
Bridgewater Beats Mary Baldwin
April 12, 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
Wanna Win a Prize? Take Part in the BC Voice Photo Caption Contest!
March 27, 2024
Dr. Steve Ingham, advisor of BCVoice, represents the organization at the open house on Feb. 10. Any student of any major can take the class to engage in news writing, photography, or podcasting.
Bridgewater College Hosts its Second Open House for High School Students in the Funkhouser Center
March 8, 2024
Sophomore Elizabeth Hipp teaches cycling at the Funkhouser on Thursday night. Hipp has a full cycling class.
The Funk Adds a New Workout Class
February 16, 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
Guests peruse the streets of downtown Dayton durning the town’s 43rd annual Dayton Days festival. This year, over 200 arts and crafts vendors and over 50 food vendors were in attendance.
‘Fall’ing into a New Season
October 20, 2023
A student gathers around Brain Injury Connections’ booth, one of the service organizations tabling, to discuss volunteering.
BC Hosts the Volunteer Fair
September 22, 2023
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
BC Voice Podcast - Myths and Legends (Part 1)
BC Voice Podcast – Myths and Legends (Part 1)
February 21, 2024
Former president Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy showing respect for each other after dropping out of the election.
Vivek Ramaswamy Withdraws From 2024 Election
February 2, 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
Bridgewater delegation outside of the Faculty of Islamic Studies at University of Sarajevo. From Left to Right: Junior Hunter Potts, Professors Harriet Hayes, Jamie Frueh and Nancy Klancher and sophomore McKenzie Melvin.
Pedagogy and Identity Across Academia in America, Bosnia and Malaysia
April 23, 2019
The mens lacrosse team dedicates their game on April 2 to Morgans Message. The organization was established to highlight the importance of mental health in athletes.
Men’s Lacrosse Honors Morgans Message
April 12, 2024
Junior Lucas Bauer runs to get on base for the Eagles. The Eagles had 4 players get at least two hits during the game.
Walk it Off
April 12, 2024
The Eagles have two base runners in the top of the third inning threatening to score with a chance to take a lead over Mary Baldwin. The Eagles won in a long game in extra innings after a close play at home plate.
The Eagles Come Out on Top in a Close Game
April 12, 2024
Senior Mackenzie Young throws up a peace sign for a picture. Young competed in the steeple.
Bridgewater College Senior Day Track Meet
April 12, 2024
The Eagles hosted the Captains at Fulk Field on Tuesday, March 19. The first game against the Captains started at 2:30 p.m. and the second started at 4:30 p.m.
BC Softball vs. CNU
April 12, 2024
The mens lacrosse team dedicates their game on April 2 to Morgans Message. The organization was established to highlight the importance of mental health in athletes.
Men’s Lacrosse Honors Morgans Message
April 12, 2024
Junior Lucas Bauer runs to get on base for the Eagles. The Eagles had 4 players get at least two hits during the game.
Walk it Off
April 12, 2024
The Eagles have two base runners in the top of the third inning threatening to score with a chance to take a lead over Mary Baldwin. The Eagles won in a long game in extra innings after a close play at home plate.
The Eagles Come Out on Top in a Close Game
April 12, 2024
Senior Mackenzie Young throws up a peace sign for a picture. Young competed in the steeple.
Bridgewater College Senior Day Track Meet
April 12, 2024
The Eagles hosted the Captains at Fulk Field on Tuesday, March 19. The first game against the Captains started at 2:30 p.m. and the second started at 4:30 p.m.
BC Softball vs. CNU
April 12, 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
BC Voice Photo Caption Contest
April 16, 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
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
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
Wanna Win a Prize? Take Part in the BC Voice Photo Caption Contest!
March 27, 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
The Lord of the Flies is a 1954 book famous for its themes of violence in human nature and dark truths. These eerie themes have caused the book, among many others that are similar, to appear on the banned books list.
Beelzebub and the Monster Within
September 8, 2023
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
This is the 2020-2021 Pinion Players. Former and previous members of the club pose for a photo after their performance Rumors, which had no physical audience in attendance but was live streamed via Zoom.
What’s New With Pinion Players?
October 20, 2023
The props from a former show put on by BC theatre, “American Buffalo. The theater program will be debuting their show Interview from Oct. 18-21.
A New Year, A New Team
September 22, 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
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
Big City band performs at the Dayton Dove Park Pavilion on Saturday, September 16. The performance was the grand finale to the town’s Summer Concert Series.
Give it Up for Big City Band
September 22, 2023
Cayambis Sinfonietta
Classical Music of the Americas
April 18, 2023
The spotify icon and the apple music icon
BC’s Take on Spotify versus Apple Music
April 18, 2023
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
BC Voice Podcast - Candlemas Celebration
BC Voice Podcast – Candlemas Celebration
February 23, 2024
BC Voice Podcast – 27 Club
December 2, 2023
BC students Dakota Barlow and Georgia Grubb laugh during Petri’s trivia pop quiz about President James A. Garfield and Garfield the Cat.
Alexandra Petri Endowed Lecture Review
December 1, 2023
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
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
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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Jaia Dunbar, News Editor

Psychology Major, Communication Studies Minor
Senior, Class of 2023

 I joined BCVoice because I wanted to step out of my comfort zone and learn a different type of writing.

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Tressie McMillan Cottom, left, and Dominique Baker, right, gave an endowed lecture on March 21 on the issue “The Crisis of Faith in Higher Education.”

Tressie McMillan Cottom Speaks at Bridgewater College 

Jaia Dunbar and Katelyn Harrison
March 28, 2023

What Didn’t Happen

Jaia Dunbar, News Editor
March 7, 2023
Rendered image of plans for the Memorial Site

Memorial Site Groundbreaking Gathering

Nathan Good and Jaia Dunbar
February 7, 2023
Ernie the Eagle playing in the leaves

Fall Break: Later is Better

Jaia Dunbar, News Editor
October 25, 2022
First-year Parker Sale and senior Lauren Eye after decorating their t-shirts during Take Back the Night. Take Back the Night focused on being a safe space for survivors of sexual assault and was hosted by BC United.

Taking Back the Night

Jaia Dunbar and Albert Mensah
April 22, 2022
The Wampler Towers are 4-person and 6-person apartments used for upperclassman housing.

Residence Life Dispels Rumors Surrounding the Housing Process Time Slots

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
The group Cathedra performed “Miserere Mei” on Friday, March 25 conducted by Michael McCarthy.

The National Cathedral Choir Comes to Bridgewater College

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
Members of the CEO club talking about the clubs and organizations fair for Admitted Students Day.

The CEO Club Plans for the Spring and Volunteers for Future Leadership

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
First-year Melia Ross and sophomore Isabelle Bauer doing homework without masks

To Wear or Not To Wear

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
March 18, 2022
Junior Katie Brooks working on her Shopify website.

Learning To Be Your Own Boss

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Juniors Natasha Tadlock and Katie Brooks with one of the therapy dogs, Sadie.

Therapy Dogs to the Rescue

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
Human Resource Management 2021 graduates

Graduate Open House

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
Back to BC Bingo

Back to BC Bingo

Jaia Dunbar and Emily Wylie
January 21, 2022
Freshman Julia Garber, senior Anna Grove, and sophomore Alicia Bancroft

Dance Team Goes from Now to Never

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Class of 2021 graduate Christina Ludwig and senior Kylee Lorio in The Shape of Things.

The Pinion Players Look Ahead

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Town Hall

Crop Hunger Walk

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
BC Student Life staff wearing red on the last day of Red Flag Week.

Red Flag Week

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
November 2, 2021
BC Campus Vans

Campus Vans Change Hands

Jaia Dunbar and Samantha Hince
October 29, 2021
BC Theatre Stage

Bridgewater College Theatre is Live This Week

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
The Academic Suite in the FLC

[Photo] Academic Services Represented During Research Day

Mackenzie Hammack, Staff Writer
October 26, 2021
Academic Resources Suite

Penji Has Arrived

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Super Smash Bros. tournament in the Link

IT Center Hosts Ultimate Game Night

Mackenzie Hammack and Jaia Dunbar
October 1, 2021
Senior Abigail Allen and senior Josh Whittington at cosmic bowling

Go Greek! Join APO

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
Wellness Words in Blue Ridge Hall

Getting the Conversation Started: Talking About Mental Health

Jaia Dunbar, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
The clubs and orgs fair

Back to School Clubs and Orgs Fair

Katelyn Harrison and Jaia Dunbar
September 7, 2021
Students took advantage of the day off from classes in many ways. Sophomore Jaia Dunbar said, “I got coffee from Smitty’s and spent the day watching Ink Master.”

[Photo] Bridgewater College Blanketed With Snow Two Weekends in a Row

Katelyn Harrison, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
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