‘Farmer’s Almanac’ Rock for the masses
Artists tell their stories, hardships and triumphs through their music. They share their stories with the world through a clever mixture of musical rhythm and lyrics that are not only catchy, but also have special meaning to the listener.
New Jersey’s East Of The Wall took a step off the beaten path with its album “Farmer’s Almanac.
Rocking out from Amish country
Think only the Amish, horse-drawn buggies and glass-blowing factories come from Lancaster, Pa.? Well, here’s something the kids can enjoy.
The band Circus Circus was formed in 2006 and then hit the scene in 2007 with its first album, “Hut Hut Hike,” showcasing the band’s talent.
There once was a rebellion
Two local artists are striving to inspire and motivate others by providing tools for social change in the Richmond area.
Bizhan Khodabandeh and Kenny Yates are the creative minds behind the social movements, “There Once Was a Rebellion” and “I Dream of a Richmond .”
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I want to be in a (rock) band
My musical inclination is limited to my four years of piano lessons and recitals. My parents had big dreams, but sadly I did not-and I decided it was much more important to watch Saturday morning television than learn how to play “Chopin.” My passion for music dwindled to me trying half-heartedly to play my old guitar-then, something big and astounding happened that brought it all back: Rock Band.
New program to improve academic advising
The heavy load of freshmen on academic advisers in the University College is growing. The number of freshmen enrolled in 2008 increased by more than half in the past 10 years, according to the VCU Center for Institutional Effectiveness.
“They can have anywhere from 300 to 400 people to advise in a semester,” said Stephanie Lynch, the Student Government Association’s chair of academic affairs.
Groups tackle rights of transgendered at VCU
For many students, college is a time of newfound freedom and expression – a chance to be themselves. For transgendered students, being open about sexuality is not easy.
Despite providing protections to individuals based on their sexuality, VCU does not specifically protect its transgendered population under its Non-Discrimination Policy.
Health care: Change for the future
On Jan. 20, Barack Obama will become the 44th President of the United States. As his campaign has been saying for the past two years, change is in store. What kind of change is yet to be determined.
Health care is expected to change under President-elect Obama’s administration.
Crowd of 1 million could attend Obama inauguration
President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration is expected to draw 1 million-plus to the capital, and already some lawmakers have stopped taking ticket requests and hotels have booked up.
Some people are bartering on Craigslist for places to stay for the Jan.
Iraq’s Cabinet approves security pact
An Iraqi government spokesman says the Cabinet has approved a security pact with the United States that will allow American forces to stay in Iraq for three years after their U.N. mandate expires at the end of the year.
Spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh says all 27 Cabinet ministers present in Sunday’s meeting, in addition to Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, voted in favor of the pact.
Hungry LA fires reduce hundreds of homes to ash
Southern Californians endured a third day of destruction Saturday as wind-blasted wildfires torched hundreds of mobile homes and mansions, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and shut down major freeways.
No deaths were reported, but the Los Angeles police chief said he feared authorities might find bodies among the 500 burned dwellings in a devastated mobile home park that housed many senior citizens.