Weird News
Foul mouth grounds plane
Northwest Airlines canceled a Las Vegas to Detroit flight after the captain cursed on his cell phone while in the bathroom and then swore at one of the passengers.
During the boarding process, the captain left the cockpit to finish his phone conversation in the front lavatory.
MOVIE REVIEWS
In theaters: “Blades of Glory”
I’ll happily admit to being a huge “Anchorman” fan, and have seen every subsequent farcical Will Farrell movie in hopes that it will be as good or better. “Blades of Glory” comes close.
The Jon Heder and Farrell combination creates hilarious chemistry.
From the president
First, I would like to address an incident that has probably been on many of the students’ minds this week. On Tuesday, there were two separate religious demonstrations being held on campus. I have been approached by many students who were concerned about whether or not such demonstrations were allowed on campus.
Your Turn Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:
If the recent negative and angry accusations are typical, it is no wonder that a mere 1,820 students even bothered to vote in the SGA election for the important and powerful offices of president, vice president and executive director of the student body.
Kaine’s proposed smoking ban out
Smoking in restaurants will be permitted for at least another year, as a smoking ban amendment proposed by Gov. Tim Kaine was killed in the General Assembly.
The ban, which would have made smoking in any restaurant in the state illegal, had been tacked on to a bill sponsored by House Majority Leader Delegate Morgan Griffith, R-Salem.
Homeland Security program booms
When VCU started the Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program in 2005, it planned to have 100 majors in five years. Instead, the program grew to 130 students in one year.
William Newmann, associate professor and undergraduate program coordinator, said the growth of the program exceeded his expectations.
Expert gives insight into Chinese foreign policy
If there’s one clear thing about China these days, it’s that the country is rising, and it doesn’t look to stop soon.
What’s less clear, though, is what role a rising China, with the world’s largest population and fastest growing economy, should play in the international community.
Intercultural group links American, foreign students
A new organization is encouraging students to form lasting relationships with peers from around the world.
Less than a year after its conception, the Council for American/International Student Affairs’ founder Stephanie Delo is confident the organization will be successful.
In the news
WORLD
PYONGYANG, North Korea – Bill Richardson, the New Mexico governor who has undertaken diplomatic missions to countries at odds with the United States, began a rare visit to isolated North Korea Sunday to recover remains of American servicemen killed in the Korean War.
Sports in Brief
GOLF
Freshman Rafael Campos (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) was named CAA golfer of the week on Tuesday. Campos tied for third last week at USA Spring Golf Classic with an 8-under 208. He shot the lowest round of the tournament on the third and final day with a 6-under 66.