Salmonella outbreak doesn’t bother VCU students
Peanut butter was blamed for the recent Salmonella outbreak across the country, causing some people to think twice before purchasing certain food products. At VCU, however, the national outbreak created little discussion among students.
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause humans and animals to become ill.
Students teach tech in VCU program
Professors interested in bringing new technology into their classrooms are turning to a non-traditional source – students.
“Students often have skills faculty members don’t,” said Zachary Goodell, an associate director at the Center for Teaching Excellence.
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WORLD
BEIJING – Envoys worked Sunday to negotiate a schedule for dismantling North Korea’s nuclear programs, amid efforts to resolve the thorny issue of U.S. financial sanctions that have frozen some $25 million in North Korean funds.
Christopher Hill, the American envoy, said he met with representatives from the North Korea delegation over the weekend to explain the U.
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Sports in Brief
MEN’S BASKETBALL
The Rams will find out their destination for the NCAA Tournament on Sunday after the conclusion of all the conference tournaments. CBS will show the brackets during a selection show at 6:00 p.m.
BASEBALL
The Rams scored seven runs in the first two innings to supply all the fire power they would need in a 9-4 victory over Virginia Tech Tuesday.
CAA mid or major concern?
VCU is your 2007 CAA champion after a wild and whacky tournament at the Richmond Coliseum. From the very first game to the final buzzer, everything pointed to a fantastic ending. After the miracle shot of Georgia State’s Leonard Mendez to beat William & Mary on opening day, there was no doubt that this CAA Tournament would be special.
What does a true champion look like?
Tell me all of your stories about the champion-caliber teams of the CAA. Talk to me about Hofstra’s Loren Stokes, Antoine Agudio and Carlos Rivera – the nation’s highest scoring back court (54.2 PPG in 2006-07). Go on about Drexel’s impressive wins at Villanova, Syracuse and Creighton.
Weird News
Ratty restaurants
A video of rats running around in a New York City restaurant was broadcast on television last week, but health experts say there are more dangerous things to worry about at restaurants.
The New York City Health Department said employees that don’t wash their hands and foods stored at improper temperatures pose a greater health risk to restaurant patrons than rodents do.
VCU Trumpet Studio saluted
“I chose the best cats,” said VCU trumpet professor Rex Richardson of his selection of the Trumpet Studio he created two years ago. “I recognized that it was a great way to deal with chamber music and get students exposure to performances.”
For the second year in a row, the studio ensemble has made it to the semi-finals of the National Trumpet Competition.
Your Turn Letters to the Editor
VOX at VCU, a student organization, and Voices for Planned Parenthood, in a continued effort to educate the student body on issues regarding reproductive rights and prevention, would like to raise awareness of Back Up Your Birth Control day.
In honor of BUYBC day, the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood will be offering one free packet of emergency contraception (EC) per person on March 21, 2007, at their health center in Richmond.