Letter to Editor
I am appalled at the recent cover story concerning the murder investigation on VCU’s Campus. It was in poor taste to put the story on the first page, especially at a time when VCU is welcoming its freshmen class. Instead of relying on scare tactics to sell papers, the paper should have reported on the […]
Upcoming Sports Events
Field Hockey
Sat. Aug. 27: VCU vs. Virginia at Cary Street Field 2 p.m.
Men’s Soccer
Sat. Aug. 27: VCU vs. alumni at Sports Backers Stadium 7 p.m.
Volleyball
Fri. Aug. 26: VCU vs. Pacific 4:30 p.m.
Sat Aug. 27: VCU vs. Marquette in Milwaukee 12:30 p.m.
Is loyalty lacking?
I am going to start my first column off by making a few factual statements, and see if you can follow the trend. It’ll be a fun little game we can play together. You ready? Here we go.
Anger puts right foot Forward as co-captain
With the blazing sun beating down upon the competing athletes gracing the field of Sports Backer Stadium Saturday, Aug. 20, there was one in particular who didn’t seem to mind the heat. Running around the field in jubilation with arms spread, Sandra Anger celebrated her second goal of the afternoon in a game in which Virginia Commonwealth defeated visiting American University 8-2.
In the news…
Compiled from wire reports
Venezuela slams Robertson for remarks
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuela’s vice president accused religious broadcaster Pat Robertson on Tuesday of making “terrorist statements” by suggesting that American agents assassinate President Hugo Chavez.
What Students Say…
Question: What do you think about the new e-mail system?
Ashley Callis, sixth-year grad student, early childhood and elementary education
Answer: “I had no clue we were switching it. I wish we had stayed with the old system.”
Terence Latham, senior, chemical engineering
Answer: “I didn’t know we were switching systems, so I didn’t know what was going on with that.
Commute, get coffee
Feel like you’re missing out on campus activities because you commute to school? Off-Campus Housing Services continues to co-sponsor a Commuter CoffeeBRAKE twice a month in the University Student Commons so students who live off-campus can pick up information pamphlets for activities and issues.
SGA to seek equal representation
The Student Government Association has come a long way, with the highest voter turnout ever in their spring presidential election. But they are still lacking in one area: Equal representation for students from all of VCU’s schools.
Editorial Cartoon
A new year, a new start
Summer’s over, and it’s back to the books. More than just an end to warm weather, it’s a chance to refocus and reset. Much like people set resolutions for the new calendar year, it might be worthwhile to consider doing the same for a new academic year.
This is true whether you’re returning to VCU or are here for the first time.