This week
CROSS COUNTRY
Sat., Oct. 18, @ William & Mary Invitational, Williamsburg, TBA
FIELD HOCKEY
Wed., Oct. 15, @ University of Richmond, Richmond, 3:30 p.m.
Fri., Oct. 17, @ James Madison, Harrisonburg, 6 p.m.
MEN’S SOCCER
Wed., Oct. 15, vs. UNC Wilmington, SportsBackers Stadium, 7 p.
Pastor’s two goals bless VCU with win
Sophomore Laurel Pastor (Springfield/West Springfield) scored two goals in VCU’s 2-1 overtime victory against Delaware this past Sunday. The victory improved the Rams’ season record to 8-5-1 and 4-1-1 in the CAA.
VCU started out fast, in the beginning of the first half, The Rams applied pressure to the defense of Delaware.
Folk Fest fires up friends, family, festival-goers
The scents and sounds of fried food and world music filled the air at the Richmond Folk Festival this weekend. Music lovers packed the area between the James River and Second Street for three days of sun, socializing and sophisticated song.
This year marked the return of the Richmond Folk Festival following the departure of the National Folk Festival, which settles in one city for a three-year span.
Starr Foster’s ‘Submerged’ sopping with soul
“Most of my dances seem to be really light and quirky – almost silly with an edge of dark humor – or really dark,” said choreographer and founder of the Starr Foster Dance Project Starrene Foster.
Staying true to form, Foster’s “Submerged,” which premiered this weekend at the Grace Street Theater, carried me through a wickedly sharp, yet sobering look into her psyche through modern dance.
Photographer excels with hard work
A photographer walks into the dark room and relishes in her images coming to life. Cool and collected, she is in utter control of this process.
Photography and film major Allison Fiebert certainly would not have it any other way, as she explains her passion for photography.
Sheryl Crow to play for children’s charities
Sheryl Crow is scheduled to serenade the 7,500 capacity Siegel Center Saturday for the Genworth Children Advancement Classic Concert, in which eight local children’s charities will evenly split all proceeds.
Development Director for Richmond Ballet’s Minds in Motion Susan Coogan hopes the children in her program can look at successful Grammy-award winners like Crow for inspiration.
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I am not the biggest follower of politics, and I might not be the best source when it comes to talking about “the issues.” However, what I do know is that politics and sports should never be meshed, even if it’s in the name of fun.
On Saturday, Gov.
Down economy affecting students
Gov. Timothy M. Kaine released his annual revenue report that calls for 5 to 7 percent in funding reductions for higher-learning institutions. VCU has not yet developed a plan of action, but is not treading unfamiliar ground. The plan cuts more than $10 million from VCU’s 2009 budget.
Critical Care on the rise
The first patients will be moved into VCU’s Critical Care Hospital Tuesday. The building features 15 floors of intensive care units including extensions of the neonatal and surgical trauma ICUs and the Evans-Haynes Burn Unit.
The $192 million building surpassed the proposed budget of $184 million.
Clinton rallies for Obama at Commons
Former President Bill Clinton spoke at the University Student Commons Plaza Sunday night at a rally for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. His support for Obama elicited cheers from the large crowd and drew several protesters.
Clinton received enthusiastic reactions to topics such as college tuition, energy and foreign policy.