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Behrens hired as VCU Field Hockey Head Coach

February 27, 2003 Executive Editor 0

Last season’s field hockey interim head coach Shelley Behrens was named as the new head coach for the Ram’s program.
Behrens led the team to their most successful season since 1998. The team finished with a 7-12 overall record, which was their best finish in over four years.

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CAA second place VCU Men’s Basketball steal 8th straight win

February 27, 2003 Executive Editor 0

VCU Men’s Basketball earned its eighth straight win last weekend in a narrow, three-point victory against Hofstra. The Rams are now 17-7 (12-4 in the CAA). Contributing significantly to the team’s victory was senior forward Willie Taylor.

Taylor went 9-18 from the floor, including four three-pointers after shooting 50 percent from three-point range.

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While you were out

February 27, 2003 Executive Editor 0

‘American Idol’ This week’s set of eight might have been lacking in talent, but the entertainment value was certainly there. Two thumbs up go to Joshua Gracin, who was the only contestant to pull a truly fabulous performance. The other seven just weren’t up to par.

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Wakefield: The same old thing never sounded so good

February 27, 2003 Executive Editor 0

Wakefield is not the savior of rock and roll. Their music is simple, high energy pop-punk that you won’t be able to extract from your brain. But then again, why would you want to?

These Maryland-bred boys are JD Tennyson on guitar, Aaron Escolopio on drums, Ryan Escolopio on lead vocals on guitar, and Mike Schoolden on bass.

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‘Playboy’

February 27, 2003 Executive Editor 0

The Theatre VCU production of “Playboy of the West Indies,” which was directed by Theatre VCU’s head of performance, Marvin Sims, was played for the last time on Feb. 23 to a packed audience.

Mustapha Matura’s West Indian adaptation of J.M. Synge’s Irish “Playboy of the Western World” offers a flavorful and comedic look into a town turned backwards by the arrival of a captivating and mysterious young fellow.