Davey sets two VCU records
Senior Shaunette Davey earned two new Virginia Commonwealth records at the University of South Florida Bulls Invitational Saturday.
Davey finished second overall in the 200- and 400-meter events, automatically qualifying for the NCAA East Regionals after running the 400 in 54.
CAA first place Rams win fourth straight
VCU Baseball won the first two games of a three-game home series against Old Dominion University this past weekend. The Rams are first in the CAA with a 6-1 conference record and a 24-7 overall record after the wins. The Monarchs fell to 1-3 in the CAA (10-17 overall) with the losses.
‘Grease’ takes Richmond back to the past
Large crowds flocked to the Landmark Theater Friday night for the opening of “Grease.” After twenty-some years, “Grease” is sill very popular among all age groups. Little girls in the crowd wore poodle skirts and lacy ruffle socks, as a nod to the greaser days.
Lil’ Kim’s ‘La Belle Mafia’ strikes out
The third time is the charm. That sentiment does not apply for Lil’ Kim. “La Belle Mafia” is Lil’ Kim’s third solo album attempt. In my opinion the only thing she attempted to do was have her album bomb. Don’t get me wrong, she has skills, but they just were not put to the test.
‘Hair’ mixes singing, dancing and war
Guest director Barry Bell, who has worked on everything from off-Broadway to feature films, works his magic with the Theatre VCU’s presentation of “Hair: The Musical,” which will begin its run this weekend.
It is set in 1968 in Greenwich Village, NY and is most definitely a period of peace, focusing on the draft, sexuality, racism, and drug use.
Annual Strawberry Hill Races promise good ol’ Texan fun
The Strawberry Hill Races are coming to Colonial Downs April 11, and this time, they’re bringing the state of Texas with them.
The tailgating theme this year is “Austin, City without Limits.” For those who register by April 11, many prizes are available in exchange for a little creativity.
Ataris’ strength lies in lyrics
The Ataris’ new CD “So Long, Astoria” isn’t your normal punk-rock CD. It isn’t cluttered with whining, overemotional lyrics. Rather its simplistic yet contemplative lyrics allow you to enjoy their music and its meaning.
This 45-minute CD also covers subjects other than love, unrequited or otherwise.
While you were out
“That ’70s Show” Eric is pressured by the man who sold him the engagement ring to pay for it or return the ring. Since he has no job and no money he decides to return the ring. Donna continues to have problems rooming with Jackie, but ends up being content with the living situation when she finds out that Jackie paid for her engagement ring without anyone knowing about it.
Product placement: VCU and NASCAR
If your college logo can be found on a racecar…no, this isn’t the set up for the latest “You Might be a Redneck” joke by Jeff Foxworthy. As reported in the March 31 edition of The Commonwealth Times “NASCAR Winston Cup Driver Hermie Sadler, Gov. Mark Warner, and B.
Students, faculty send message to state lawmakers: More money for education
More money for education became the main message demonstrators tried to send to state legislators last Friday when students and faculty gathered in front of VCU’s James Branch Cabell Library before the education march to the State Capitol.
“Education is our right, not a privilege,” said Shannon Eastwood, a VCU senior theater major and member of the Student Education Coalition.