News Briefs

University of Michigan affirmative-action case reaches Supreme Court Tuesday, the Supreme Court heard two cases regarding the University of Michigan’s admissions policy. Thousands of protestors demonstrated outside the court.

Fishy pizza in the Commons and nocturnal testing in the gym

Dear Bob, Have you ever flipped over a piece of pizza from the Commons and studied it? It looks like it has fish scales on it. Why Bob, why must this be? The Pizza Princess Why princess, I have spent many an hour pondering this exact oddity. However, before we get to that, are you any relation to Princess Toadstool? If you are, please invite her to the party Mario is throwing.

Qatar campus unaffected by war in Iraq

U.S. military action against the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq apparently has not affected everyday activity at VCU’s College of Design Arts in Qatar.

“So far it’s been extremely quiet,” said Richard Toscan, dean of the School of the Arts. “Students are still coming to class, and faculty are still committed to teaching them.

Feddo loses statewide election, promises to run again

Although Peter Feddo last weekend lost the election for vice president of Virginia’s Young Democrats, he continues to stay on track with his plans for the organization’s VCU chapter.

“I was elected 4th District caucus chair this weekend and look forward to another year at VCU,” he said, adding that he intends to run again for vice presidency next year.

How to deal with stress during times of war

As Operation Iraqi Freedom enters its third week, some members of the VCU community might experience increased stress levels from war-time concerns. While some stress is normal, too much can have harmful effects on a person, said Charles Klink, director of University Counseling Services.