Critics misrepresent Bush plan
The gross national whine has grown louder in recent months as liberal talking heads have crisscrossed the country misrepresenting President George W. Bush’s proposed Social Security reform.
Since its introduction, Democrats have attacked President Bush’s plan for partially privatizing Social Security by allowing younger wage earners the option of investing a small portion of their taxes into personal retirement accounts.
“Make-a-Wrist” editorial
This is in response to Alex Merra’s April 11 editorial “Make-a-Wrist Foundation.” While I respect Merra’s opinion, I believe he missed another side of the argument. Yes, there are rip-offs of the bracelet that exist purely for the sake of fashion. But the LiveSTRONG bracelet should not be included in that category. My grandfather battles […]
Magical Salon article
Dear Editor, I truly appreciated the Magical Salon article. I know the Magical Salon does more than provide a service-it helps people heal. My local prosthetic wig shop made all the difference to my self-image when I started chemo in October, 2004. I lost my hair and the shop helped me use scarves, hats and […]
Upcoming Sports Events
Baseball
April 15: at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 7 p.m.
April 16: at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 7 p.m.
April 17: at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va. 2 p.m.
Men’s Tennis
April 12: at William & Mary, Williamsburg, Va., 3:30 p.m.
Apr. 16: Virginia Tech, Thalhimer Tennis Center, 11 p.
Students teach local kids lessons through tennis
The elementary schoolers from William Byrd all kind of hung out in the corner of the Thalhimer Tennis Center with the most shade.
Thanks to the Lobs and Lessons program started by students from VCU’s Sports Center, the group had been learning nearly everything about tennis from service lines to Serena Williams’ serves.
Sweep eludes Rams, Tribe escape with 12-9 win
The Rams faced a different kind of test going into this weekend’s series with Willaim and Mary.
It didn’t come with any scantron sheets either.
For weeks the team had the team had the buzz that came with winning eight of 11 games. Then came a 19-9 loss to Virginia Tech on Tuesday, killing said buzz
After using six pitchers and finding no answers, head coach Paul Keyes said his team would now have the confidence it had built up all season tested as it headed into a three-game Colonial Athletic Association set with the Tribe.
What’s the Buzz?
The buzz is a woman has accused actor Colin Farrell of stalking her and leaving lewd voice mails and text messages. The accuser, a former sex-chat line worker, failed a lie detector test about her allegations on a TV show. Her excuse? She said the Irish actor paid the show producers to tamper with the test’s outcome.
Eroica Trio makes beautiful music
The Eroica Trio Saturday evening played a concert in front of a packed house at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, bringing audience members to their feet at the end. The Grammy-nominated chamber music ensemble, comprised of violinist Adela Pe
‘Civil War’ picks up what history class left out
“The Civil War: A Musical” is filled to the brim with talented young actors and direction from the best Broadway has to offer. The final VCU Theater production for this school year opened Thursday night to a packed house. “The Civil War” is unstoppable, and sure to be remembered as the best stage creation this side of New York.
Entertainment, fashion meet on STRUT. catwalk
More than a thousand people witnessed the VCU fashion phenomenon known as STRUT. The first, but sure to be annual, fashion show took place Saturday evening at the Siegel Center.
Hosted by Melyssa Ford of “BET Style,” STRUT. offered an evening of originality, variety and entertainment, as well as some hot fashions.