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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
Bridgewater College Education Program
October 20, 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
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
The families of four swimmers took a photo together after the events were complete. There were eight families that participated in the relays and two groups of Bridgewater Alumni.
Swamly Weekend With BC’s Swim Team
October 12, 2024
Flory Hall houses many areas of classes, one of those being the Education Department. The Education Department is home to many aspiring teachers, but some students are unsure how prepared they will be for the classroom.
Bridgewater College Education Program
September 28, 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
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
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
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
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
Senior Sarah Earle runs the 5,000 km with help from sophomore Regan Robinson. This was quite the accomplishment for her, since she was the only female runner to take on this race that night.
The Seniors’ Last Run
April 26, 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
Senior Sarah Earle runs the 5,000 km with help from sophomore Regan Robinson. This was quite the accomplishment for her, since she was the only female runner to take on this race that night.
The Seniors’ Last Run
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
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
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
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
BC Voice Podcast - The Oscars
BC Voice Podcast – The Oscars
February 23, 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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Sienna Sullivan

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer

Professional Writing and Psychology Double Major, Leadership Minor
Senior, Class of 2022

I initially joined BCVoice to develop another genre of writing in my repertoire, but I have gained so much more from my experience! My favorite part of the job (if you can even call it that!) is talking with people from the community I would otherwise never meet for interviews. Being a news writer has deepened my relationship with BC culture.

All content by Sienna Sullivan
A corridor inside Blue Ridge hall

Planning and Budgeting for the Future of BC Housing

Sienna Sullivan and Mackenzie Hammack
April 22, 2022
Senior Samantha Hince

ASPIRE Presentations

Sienna Sullivan and Mackenzie Hammack
April 22, 2022
Benjamin Albers, Lauren Eye ‘22, President David Bushman, Christian Sheridan, Martin Kalb.

2022 Founder’s Day Awards

Katelyn Harrison and Sienna Sullivan
April 8, 2022
Rebecca Quad in front of Rebecca Hall

College Announces New Rebecca Quad

Mackenzie Hammack and Sienna Sullivan
April 8, 2022
Produce included at Overlook

Overlook Produce: Season Opening

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 5, 2022
Seniors Lexi Werner and Claire Ashley

It’s Been Here How Long?

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 22, 2022
With this year’s spring break scheduled to start shy of a month before the first day of spring, students weigh in on whether they prefer or abhor an early break start date or not.

Winter Break Part II?

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
Junior Garrett Estep performed a set list of songs requested by a well-attended BC student audience at the Sharing Your Love for BC event on Friday, Feb. 11.

How We Heal

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 25, 2022
BCREC Benefits - recreation facilities accessible to students who have purchased a BC BREC Card.

Update on the BREC4BC Program

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 22, 2022
Sarah Spencer White's art display in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery in the FLC. White showed the crowd a picture of what inspires her creation.

Fredericksburg-based sculptor Sarah Spencer White’s installation titled “with/hold” features a collection of terra sigillata pottery inspired by “curiosity and strangeness of the everyday.” Her art is marked by abstract shapes and heavily influenced by the anatomy of tools, machines and industry. White’s exhibition is in the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery from Feb. 7 to March 16.

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 18, 2022
South Main Street - West storefronts

Macado’s Is Comin’ to Town

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
January 21, 2022
KCC entrance gate

No Such Thing as a Free Lunch?

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
December 3, 2021
Junior Beth Gaver

A Walk for Change

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s Partner Engagement Manager for the Shenandoah Valley Robin Swecker estimates that the organization serves nearly 140,000 food-insecure people every month.

Fighting Food Insecurity in The Valley

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 23, 2021
H4H Manager Buddy Reid and volunteer Micaela Vickers

ReStoring Hope in the Valley

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Student Life suite

Class Officer Position Vacancies

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
October 22, 2021
Bridgewater College Cottage for housing

Quarantine Cottages

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
October 19, 2021
Fans cheering for BC Eagles at Homecoming football game

No Place Like BC

Samantha Brooks and Sienna Sullivan
October 19, 2021
Hulls Drive-In Theatre Aarial view

Community-Owned, Community-Loved

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
September 21, 2021
Displaying the Pottery - Dr. Suiter

A Potter’s Progress

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
September 14, 2021
Generations Park

Bridgewater College Decides Not to Renew Contract With Town

Samantha Hince and Sienna Sullivan
September 10, 2021
Inside the KCC

For The Students, By The Students

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
September 7, 2021
Founder's Day Award

2021 Founder’s Day Awards

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
Model UN

Intercultural Advisory Council Discusses On-Campus Advocacy

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
Barn Owl

Owls, Eagles and Bears, Oh My!

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 9, 2021
GradReports poster

Bridgewater College Ranks #18 in Early-Career Salary

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Eagles Chat on Zoom

BC Student-Athletes Chat About Mental Health

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 2, 2021
Skyline Literacy

Literacy Learning During the Pandemic

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
Study abroad students in Salzburg, Austria

Study Abroad Opportunities on the Horizon

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Manuela Gabriel

A New Face On-Campus

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Groundbreaking with Habitat for Humanity

Local Habitat for Humanity Continues to Serve During COVID-19

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Solo Scholar (Showker Team)

Single Showker Prize Team Works Towards Creating Unbiased News Source For Students

Sienna Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 2, 2021
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