Scientists use greenhouse for ‘detective’ work
High above the concrete and clay of VCU’s Monroe Park Campus sits a reminder of the natural world. Plants hanging in the greenhouse on the top floor of the Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center for Life Sciences building can be seen while standing on the street.
Editorial Cartoon
Letters to the Editor
To Anthony:
Thank you for your article on animal testing in last week’s VCU Commonwealth Times.
It is encouraging to know that The Commonwealth Times is willing to bring potentially contentious issues, such as those of animal dissection, vivisection and testing, to the forefront for further dialogue, investigation, clarification and consideration by the student body.
The oak, the gun, and me
And you thought Congress wasn’t getting anything done.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill declaring the oak tree the national tree.
Forget the assault weapons ban. Who needs it? Certainly not me, and certainly not the assault weapons.
Oh, the vegans I know
Don’t take me the wrong way: I am usually very tolerant and understanding toward people’s lifestyles and their choices. It is very important in our society to have open minds and open ears. There are some lifestyles, however, that I really question – not that I think they are wrong, but I question the reasons behind them.
The Glass House of Delegate Black
It was announced late last week that filmmaker Michael Moore would be speaking on the campus of George Mason University in late October. Moore – one of the most vocal critics of President Bush and moviemaker behind such political expos
Spend an evening with the stars of Improv
Fans of comedy may recognize the names of Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood from their funny antics, impressions and improvisations on ABC’s Emmy-nominated “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Now these two comedians have teamed up in a show of their own, “An Evening with Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood,” coming to Richmond’s Landmark Theater on Friday, Oct. 15.
Million Worker March
Media Release from the RICHMOND MILLION WORKER MARCH ORGANIZING COMMITTEE For immediate release: October 7, 2004 Media contacts: Christie Burwell – (804) 726-9913; burwellc@mail1.vcu.edu Charlie Schmidt – (804) 643-8634; (804) 399-7594 – charlieschmidt@riseup.net Richmond activists organize for Million Worker March A coalition of Richmond activists has formed to bring people to the Million Worker March, […]
Upcoming Sports Events
NCAA Monday, Oct. 4 Rowdy Rams Meeting, 7 p.m. In it’s second meeting of the year, the group will discuss plans for future road trips including a trip to Maryland to see VCU’s men’s soccer team battle the top-ranked Terps. Tuesday Oct. 5 Women’s Soccer at Liberty The Rams get a break from their conference schedule with a trip to Lynchburg to face the Flames, whose two-game winning streak puts them at 3-5-0 on the season.
Delaware drops field hockey to 1-1 in CAA
More than 60 fans filled the stands at Cary Street Field Sunday afternoon, as the Rams fell to Delaware 4-0.
While fan participation and fervor remains consistent this season, the Rams watched a steady six-game home winning streak slide out of sight.
Delaware, ranked No.