Va. Anti-spam law declared unconstitutional
The Virginia Supreme Court declared the commonwealth’s anti-spam law unconstitutional Friday and reversed the conviction of a man once considered one of the world’s most prolific spammers.
The court unanimously agreed with Jeremy Jaynes’ argument that the law violates the free-speech protections of the First Amendment because it does not just restrict commercial e-mails.
Cause of building collapse investigated
Authorities are investigating the cause of a building collapse in suburban Richmond that killed one construction worker and injured another.
Crews on Thursday night wrapped up the search of the retail and residential building that collapsed Wednesday at Chester Village Green, a mixed-use development located about 15 miles south of Richmond.
Elephant Thai in Market 810
Market 810 in Shafer Court Dining Center will host local restaurant Elephant Thai on Tues., Sept. 16, from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Elephant Thai will serve some of its most popular entrees at the Fan Fare station for two additional dining plan swipes or cash or credit card payment.
Pick’em Week Three
After a disappointing effort in week one, Associate Sports Editor Jerome Foster bounced back with a 13-7 effort in week two-tops among our four pickers. Managing Editor Matt Doyon finished second with an 11-9 record while Jonathan Howard and Alex Dynan both finished 10-10.
Upcoming events
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY
Sat., Sept. 13, @ Navy Invitational, Annapolis, Md., 11 a.m.
FIELD HOCKEY
Sat., Sept. 13, vs. Saint Joseph’s, Cary Street Field, noon
Sun., Sept. 14, vs. Pennsylvania, Cary Street Field, 1 p.m.
MEN’S SOCCER
Sat., Sept 13, vs. Virginia, SportsBackers Stadium, 7 p.
Sports briefs
GOLF
The golf team finished third at the Maryland Intercollegiate at River Marsh Golf Club. The tournament was changed from 54 holes in two days to 36 holes in one day because of Tropical Storm Hanna. The Rams found themselves in fourth place after the morning round.
Jonathan says
MLB
Is anyone else happy we are getting closer to the playoffs with less and less talk about the Yankees and the Red Sox? While both teams have huge fan bases and an even larger following based on hate, I find it good to have some new teams in the mix. It’s fun to watch a dominate team, but I find it even more entertaining to watch traditional powers bow to building ones.
Welcome back, Lance
Look out France, Lance Armstrong is making a comeback.
The 36-year-old Armstrong is breaking out of his three-year retirement and aiming to win yet another Tour de France in 2009, a move sure to shake up things across the Atlantic and give a boost to a sport that has missed its biggest star.
Weekend calendar
Thursday 9/18
The Canal Club: Y101 Rock-Off. Azure Allele. Colin Healy and the Jetskis. Robert Parker Vaughn. 7 p.m. Free. 643-2582.
Toad’s Place: Tea Leaf Green. 8 p.m. $15-$17. 648-8623.
Friday 9/19
The National: Copper Sails. 7 p.m. $10-$13. 612-1900.
‘Harvey’ to hit stage Friday
The Shafer Alliance Laboratory Theater is presenting “Harvey” – its second play of the season – this Friday at the Shafer Street Playhouse.
The play features a cast larger than those in most SALT performances-usually around three to five actors. “Harvey” calls for 12 actors plus one that requires a little imagination, according to assistant director and theater major Sarah Polton.