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Celeste Headlee, author and co-host of "Retro Report on PBS," joins Willow Allen to discuss the upcoming Endowed Lecture on November 13, 2024, at 7:30 in Cole Hall. Headlee will discuss "10 Ways to Have Better Conversations After the 2024 Election."
BC Podcast – Celeste Headlee
November 11, 2024
The entrance to Stone Chapel held the sign of where and when the Mass was being held. Catholic Campus Ministry, CCM, works closely with the James Madison University CCM, and hosts one Mass a semester in Stone Chapel every year.
Mass in Stone Chapel
November 7, 2024
Joseph Tran introduces BC’s Got Talent. Tran is a comedian and musician who announced each performer to the stage. He is located out of Los Angeles. He has a large portfolio of shows at other colleges, conferences and private parties.
Bridgewater College Showcases Talented Students
October 31, 2024
Buc-ee’s is about halfway through its long construction process which will finish in early July of 2025. Students at Bridgewater College are looking forward to the store being just a five minute drive from campus.
The Bridgewater and Mt. Crawford Community Look Forward to the Arrival of Buc-ee’s in July 2025
October 31, 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
Celeste Headlee, author and co-host of "Retro Report on PBS," joins Willow Allen to discuss the upcoming Endowed Lecture on November 13, 2024, at 7:30 in Cole Hall. Headlee will discuss "10 Ways to Have Better Conversations After the 2024 Election."
BC Podcast – Celeste Headlee
November 11, 2024
The entrance to Stone Chapel held the sign of where and when the Mass was being held. Catholic Campus Ministry, CCM, works closely with the James Madison University CCM, and hosts one Mass a semester in Stone Chapel every year.
Mass in Stone Chapel
November 7, 2024
Joseph Tran introduces BC’s Got Talent. Tran is a comedian and musician who announced each performer to the stage. He is located out of Los Angeles. He has a large portfolio of shows at other colleges, conferences and private parties.
Bridgewater College Showcases Talented Students
October 31, 2024
Bridgewater College Education Program
October 20, 2024
The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank has four warehouses in central and western Virginia. Each warehouse provides storage, transportation and distribution of food and necessities for the surrounding communities.
Bridgewater College’s Food Drive
October 12, 2024
Buc-ee’s is about halfway through its long construction process which will finish in early July of 2025. Students at Bridgewater College are looking forward to the store being just a five minute drive from campus.
The Bridgewater and Mt. Crawford Community Look Forward to the Arrival of Buc-ee’s in July 2025
October 31, 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
Celeste Headlee, author and co-host of "Retro Report on PBS," joins Willow Allen to discuss the upcoming Endowed Lecture on November 13, 2024, at 7:30 in Cole Hall. Headlee will discuss "10 Ways to Have Better Conversations After the 2024 Election."
BC Podcast – Celeste Headlee
November 11, 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
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
The linebackers arrived first to showcase their business comfort style before the game. They showed off many accessories, including hats, air pods, futuristic glasses, sneakers and even a couple of hoodies.
BC Football Game Day Fits vs. Shenandoah University
November 7, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter, Reagan Stoop, serves the ball to Randolph-Macon in a five-set game. The Eagles won 3-2 and defeated Randolph-Macon for the first time since 2013.
Eagles Volleyball Eyes ODAC Championship After Impressive Winning Streak
October 12, 2024
The bleachers are packed for the Bridgewater College Football game and spectators are dressed in crimson, white and gold to support the Eagles. This was the first home game of the season for the Eagles, and they did not disappoint their fans.
Bridgewater’s Victory Over Southern Virginia
October 12, 2024
The Bridgewater women's soccer team looks to improve their record and find their place going into the season. The young team consists of only three seniors but they are gaining experience in non-conference games to set them up for success.
Bridgewater Women’s Soccer Looks to Get on Track as ODAC Play Begins
October 12, 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
The linebackers arrived first to showcase their business comfort style before the game. They showed off many accessories, including hats, air pods, futuristic glasses, sneakers and even a couple of hoodies.
BC Football Game Day Fits vs. Shenandoah University
November 7, 2024
Sophomore outside hitter, Reagan Stoop, serves the ball to Randolph-Macon in a five-set game. The Eagles won 3-2 and defeated Randolph-Macon for the first time since 2013.
Eagles Volleyball Eyes ODAC Championship After Impressive Winning Streak
October 12, 2024
The bleachers are packed for the Bridgewater College Football game and spectators are dressed in crimson, white and gold to support the Eagles. This was the first home game of the season for the Eagles, and they did not disappoint their fans.
Bridgewater’s Victory Over Southern Virginia
October 12, 2024
The Bridgewater women's soccer team looks to improve their record and find their place going into the season. The young team consists of only three seniors but they are gaining experience in non-conference games to set them up for success.
Bridgewater Women’s Soccer Looks to Get on Track as ODAC Play Begins
October 12, 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
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 Alum Returns to Alma Mater for Retrospective Art Showcase
November 16, 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
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
This picture shows a darkened staircase in Yount Hall on the East side of Campus. Yount Hall is over 100 years old.
Is Bridgewater College Haunted?
October 20, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This picture shows a darkened staircase in Yount Hall on the East side of Campus. Yount Hall is over 100 years old.
Is Bridgewater College Haunted?
October 20, 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
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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Laraya Billups

Laraya Billups, News Editor

Professional Writing Major, Communication Studies Minor
Senior, Class of 2021

Laraya was previously a staff writer and the winner of the BCVoice of the Year for 2019-2020.

I joined BC Voice because I wanted more experience writing in the journalism field with other great editors and writers who are passionate about news.

All content by Laraya Billups
Mrs. Patti

Bridgewater College Pays Tribute to Patti Sobein

Katie Baker and Laraya Billups
April 16, 2021
Daffodil (To Belong and Bloom)

To Belong and Bloom

Laraya Billups, News Editor
March 26, 2021
New Beginning (Tree on the campus mall)

‘Were You Silent or Were You Silenced?’ – The Quietness of Breakout Rooms

Laraya Billups, News Editor
March 19, 2021
RAs

RA Appreciation Week

Laraya Billups, News Editor
March 9, 2021
New Beginning (Tree on the campus mall)

Discovery of Self ‒ Conversations about Race and Inclusion on Campus

Laraya Billups, News Editor
March 2, 2021
Books provided for the month of Feb. to celebrate Black Lives

Black Students Reflect on Black History at Bridgewater College

Jalissa White-Jones and Laraya Billups
February 23, 2021
Residence Life will be using an updated version of the “StarRez” platform for the housing process this year. The update will make housing selection smoother to navigate and user-friendly.

Cottages Taken Off the Market

Katie Baker and Laraya Billups
February 16, 2021
New Beginning (Tree on the campus mall)

Black History Month Through the Eyes of a Black Student

Laraya Billups, News Editor
February 9, 2021
Bridgewater College will celebrate MLK Day through a series of virtual events and presentations on Jan. 18. The zoom links for the presentations will be available by Jan. 15.

Bridgewater College Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Laraya Billups, News Editor
January 13, 2021
Pep band

Screamin’ Eagles Pep Band to Become a Marching Band

Laraya Billups, News Editor
December 4, 2020
BIPF

Bridgewater International Poetry Festival Launches Nov. 16

Laraya Billups, News Editor
November 17, 2020
Lucy Frances Simms School

Celebrating Lucy Frances Simms

Jalissa White-Jones and Laraya Billups
November 3, 2020
Under the tree

The Power of Positivity — Where Can We Focus?

Laraya Billups, News Editor
October 27, 2020
Sad to be an Eagle

Students React to SRA Recommendations to Cut and Downsize Programs

Shayne Williamson and Laraya Billups
October 23, 2020
FEC Zoom Meeting

FEC Responds to Strategic Resource Allocation Process

Laraya Billups and Shaina Breeden
October 13, 2020
Emerson Sykes

Understanding Freedoms and Limits of Free Speech

Laraya Billups, News Editor
October 2, 2020
Before the pandemic, LiveSafe was an app used to protect the community through risk intelligence and anonymous reporting in the workplace and higher learning institutions. Now it is used to prevent the spread of the virus by communicating safety information.

Effectiveness of the LiveSafe App

Jalissa White-Jones and Laraya Billups
October 2, 2020
Foodbank

Giving Back to Area Communities During Times of Uncertainty

Laraya Billups, News Editor
September 22, 2020
An interview with President Bushman and Provost Sevick on Zoom. Senior Laraya Billups and senior Shaina Breeden ask questions about the final steps of the SRA process.

Update on Bridgewater College’s Strategic Resource Allocation Process

Laraya Billups and Shaina Breeden
September 22, 2020
Bridgewater College Campus patiently awaits the day when its community members can be reunited again.

Editors’ Note

Katie Baker and Laraya Billups
September 11, 2020
Founder's Day award recipients, clockwise from upper left: Dr. Michele Strano Clark, Dr. Charles W. Hale IV, Dr. James S. Josefson, Keon D. Nesmith ’20 and Whitney S. Smith '01

Bridgewater Recognizes Five Members of the Campus Community

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
April 24, 2020
Online learning for some means meeting in Zoom classes. This is a screen shot capturing some of those attending COMM-PWR 131 News Praticum, which is responsible for BCVoice, on Monday, March 30.

Students Adapt to Classes Online After School Closing

Laraya Billups and Jalissa White-Jones
March 31, 2020
The new distance learning model has led to the adaption of art classes that were once taught in person. Ceramics professor Eric Kniss has considered sending bags of clay home for students to use to complete assignments.

The Challenges of Art Classes Online

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Pneumonia

Bridgewater College Closes Due to Coronavirus

Holden Andrews and Laraya Billups
March 11, 2020
Pictured at the circulation desk is Shay Kelly, help desk operator for the IT Center

Learning Commons Opens on Campus

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
February 28, 2020
McKinney Hall

Task Forces Work Begins on Strategic Resource Allocation

Laraya Billups and Shaina Breeden
February 21, 2020
Tyrone Covington is a senior Environmental Science major. He is currently the president of the Music Production Club.

Music Production Club

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Table Talk Set to Discuss “White Fragility”

Table Talk Set to Discuss “White Fragility”

Laraya Billups and Jalissa White-Jones
January 17, 2020
Cassandra Zendarski (far left), Sarah McIntyre (middle left), Kameron Kyles (middle), Laraya Billups (seated), Brittany Utley (middle right), and Kennesha Parker (far right) are members of the Student Support Foundation. As a volunteering activity, the members went to Walmart to buy presents for the Boys and Girls Club.

A Club Helping Students

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
Bullying Through a College Lens

Bullying Through a College Lens

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
December 5, 2019
McKinney Hall

Upcoming Changes at Bridgewater College

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
December 3, 2019

Bridgewater College Named ODAC Champions on Saturday

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
November 12, 2019
The stands were packed as spectators watched the Eagles dominate Ferrum in the second half.

Eagles Football Victorious Again

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
October 21, 2019

An Art Experience with Judith Ely

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
October 4, 2019
A Brand New Face for The Office Of Student Engagement

A Brand New Face for The Office Of Student Engagement

Laraya Billups, Staff Writer
September 16, 2019
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