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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Podcast - Ramadan
BC Voice Podcast – Ramadan
March 22, 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
Senior David Brown
“From the Sublime to the Surreal” Art Show Opens Across Campus
April 18, 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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Sammie Herbst, Contributor

Professional Writing and Music Double Major with a Business Minor
Junior, Class of 2025
My preferred writing genres are journalism and creative writing. I am planning on going into music therapy with night jobs as a journalist and an author. BCVoice contributor.
All content by Sammie Herbst
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

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
April 12, 2024
Gazan medical professional surveys the damage after Israeli bombs destroy a hospital they believed to be the site of Hamas military materiel

A Tale of Terror in the Middle East

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
November 17, 2023
This year’s Symphonic Band, under the direction of Christine Carrillo, Chair of the Music Department, performs “A Zillion Nickels” in Cole Hall.

The Symphonic Band Plays in Cole Hall

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
November 17, 2023
Washington Post columnist and humorist Alexandra Petri will be lecturing in Cole Hall as part of the Endowed Lectures.

The Humor of D.C.

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
November 3, 2023
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”

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
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?”

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
November 3, 2023
CEAT partnered with LSA to host a night of salsa dancing and raffle prizes. Students had a chance to win a self care, snack or game night basket.

Break Step and Shine

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
October 20, 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?

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
October 20, 2023
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

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
October 6, 2023
A student gathers around Brain Injury Connections’ booth, one of the service organizations tabling, to discuss volunteering.

BC Hosts the Volunteer Fair

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
September 22, 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

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
September 22, 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

Sammie Herbst, Contributor
September 8, 2023
Cayambis Sinfonietta

Classical Music of the Americas

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Royal Opera House

The Screaming Eagles Band Trip to London

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
April 10, 2023
Sophomore Ewan Benjamin and senior Abby Gaver duel with foam swords. The battle got heated as onlookers cheered them on.

A Bridgewater Renaissance Faire

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
Alex Lagoda plays the Bandura and sings a traditional Ukrainian folk song in Stone Chapel.

Crossroads of the World

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Rev. Dr. William Barber II lectures about the challenges of Martin Luther King Jr. in Cole Hall.

Rev. Dr. William Barber II Comes to Bridgewater

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
January 24, 2023
The set of “The Moors” was a sitting room, the parlor, and at least two bedrooms.

BC Theatre Presents “The Moors”

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
Raught, as Angel Gabriel, and Swartz, as Abraham in Carter Hall.

Holy Surprises

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022
One of the sets in the Black Box of Cole Hall for “Death of a Salesman,” which was performed on April 7-9.

A Play of False Fortune

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
April 12, 2022
Symphonic Band

The Symphonic Band Fundraiser

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
April 1, 2022
Carrillo, conductor of the Jazz Ensemble, leads a successful performance.

Bridgewater College Department of Music Presents the Jazz Ensemble

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
March 25, 2022
Not only did Kadencia perform on campus, but they also hosted a workshop on March 12.

Afro-Puerto Rican Orchestra Performs at Bridgewater College

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
March 15, 2022
Jeff Corwin on stage at BC

Stories From The Wild

Sammie Herbst, Staff Writer
November 12, 2021
Stage in Cole Hall

A New Year for the Theatre

Sammie Herbst and Mackenzie Hammack
September 14, 2021
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