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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.
2003 Student Government Association Senators
Fouzia Babar
Neal Bhatia
Tiffany Kao
Denise Canonizado
Amul Madan
Christina Chee
Sonia Patwary
Ashmi Doshi
Ali Faruk
Rashim Gupta
Christina Shrom
Sarah Hour
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.
Legislators approve tuition-cap exemption, reject Virginia Labor Studies Center funding
When the state legislators left Richmond last week, VCU officials not only learned they could request an exemption from the governor for the 5 percent cap on increasing tuition, but they also didn’t have general funding for the Virginia Labor Studies Center in the School of Business.
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 […]