News Briefs

Germans protest English words In a “peaceful linguistic protest,” Armin Burkhardt and other German scientists are urging the public to stop using words derived from English and use French terms instead. The professor in the German department at Magdeburg University has about 30 French replacements for English expressions, which entered the German language after World War II.

Mr. 8 Ball speaks for the first time and SARS-carrying cockroaches

Interview with Mr. 8 Ball For the first time ever, Mr. 8 Ball has agreed to give an interview about what it’s like being asked to answer questions all the time and being turned over constantly. Life is not easy as an 8 Ball, especially a magic one that is asked to tell the future.

Soap Box

Well, it seems that my prediction was correct. There is a recount. In a move paralleling the presidential election of 2000, our own SGA’s presidency has been contested. So it will be that much longer before we know who won. This move strengthens my claim to the presidency.

VCU Theater group project focuses on women’s issues

Starting with a small group of people in 1997, the Women’s Project of Theatre VCU continues to expand today throughout the campus and community. Its main focus centers around “female-engined plays,” but Janet Rodgers, the group’s faculty adviser, said even though these plays focus on women, many have roles for men, too.

Giving back to the Richmond community

Who wants to take time out of a busy day to help other people?

At VCU, one answer happens to be Alpha Phi Omega, a Greek organization that tries to make a difference for students and the Richmond community through such services as a blood drive scheduled April 14 and 15.

Letters to the Editor/ Rubber for Rams Response (Please Publish In Next Issue!)

Letter to the Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to reply to the “Rubbers for Rams!” Op/Ed from the March 31st CT edition. As the director of the Office of Health Promotion, University Student Health Services, I am well acquainted with the opinions expressed by the author of the editorial. However, we have […]