This week
MEN’S BASKETBALL
Sat., Nov. 22, @ Rhode Island, Kingtson, R.I., 7 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL
Fri., Nov. 21, vs. Tulane (WNIT), Siegel Center, 7 p.m.
VOLLEYBALL
Sun., Nov. 23, vs. Delaware or Towson (CAA Tournament), Boston, 7 p.m.
Maynor’s surge lifts Rams over South Dakota State
VCU players – and their coaches – have accused themselves of standing around and watching senior point guard Eric Maynor (Raeford, N.C./Westover) during the game. On Wednesday night, he gave them a reason to. Maynor scored 10 of his game-high 29 points in the final seven minutes to help slam the door on South Dakota State, 72-56.
Weekend calendar
THURSDAY 11/20
Lecture Artist: Peter Saul will comment on his work. 11:30 a.m. Free. Student Commons Theater. 907 Floyd Ave. 828-1981.
Third Thursdays: Hosted by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Latin Dance Part featuring DJ Steve. 6 p.m. $5-10. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
New Bond settling nicely
For a film that has “Solace” in its title, the 24th James Bond features little of it. Airplanes explode, boats collid and punches and kicks are thrown with total abandon. That doesn’t mean the film is bad; although not as good as the previous entry, “Casino Royale,” “Quantum of Solace” has impressive action and an unquestionable asset in Daniel Craig.
Students to serenade in short scenes
After a semester’s worth of rehearsals, Opera Theatre VCU students will perform “Frequency First,” this weekend-a collection of opening scenes and arias from an assortment of operas.
The scenes – directed by first-time VCU stage director Ken Wood and comprised of 20 students – are from “The Old Maid And The Thief,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “The Marriage of Figaro,” “Cos
Dancing to the finish line
Thirty-seven dancers, seven impassioned pieces, four years in the making.
Thursday night sees the opening of the first leg of the VCU Senior Project Dance Concerts at the Grace Street Theater. Entitled “The Dance Show,” the fall installment will feature the works of seven talented choreographers interpreted by their carefully-cast classmates.
Budget cuts needed but hurtful: a painful necessity
With the economy having hit near rock bottom over the past several months, VCU is one of the many universities to feel the effects.
The effects of the down-turning economy are worrying some students. Some complain of not being able to register for certain classes because of cancellations- a result of budget cuts.
James River offers attractions, even in winter
Despite the change of season and the cold weather, the James River Parks offer many opportunities for adventure that do not require the heat of summer. Both banks of the James have many trails that offer beautiful views of the river and surrounding scenery only visible in the winter.
Permit parking: Good for the Fan, inconvenient for VCU
For residents of the Fan District, finding parking near their homes has become easier. For students, finding unlimited parking in areas of the Fan and Carver neighborhoods adjacent to campus has become more difficult.
The Fan District Association has implemented a two-zone parking permit district.
Students find relief at gas pumps
Anticipating a stressful week of finals after Thanksgiving break, many students want to go home and enjoy their breaks without worrying about the price they will have to pay to get there. Thanks to lower gas prices, this might be possible.
Gas prices in Virginia have been dropping since earlier this summer, allowing students to travel at a lower cost.