The Adventitious VCU Culture: Some simple advice for freshman forays
We all go through it: those first few weeks of college where life is a scramble of parties, new classes, new roommates, RA’s, TA’s, SGA, clubs, sports and trying to figure out what to do with your life.
The truth is that all of this is completely normal, and is in fact, a test.
The future of opposition in Iran
In the days after the Islamic Republic of Iran’s election, I found myself, like many others, glued to the internet, scanning unconventional sources, like Twitter and Facebook, for news about a conflict that was largely ignored by the mainstream media.
The world over claimed they were caught off guard, from CNN to the CIA, but I’m not so sure they should be so surprised.
A new page of opinion
I detest dentists. The reason why I hate them is simple; they spend a lot of their time with other dentists, talking about fillings, toothpaste, cavities and who is on the cover of In Your Mouth monthly. The point is, I am not a dentist, and as such I feel compelled to agree with whatever those tooth fetishists might say about my gums-even if they are wrong.
Richmond Police Department Crime Summary
This report offers details on the most recent crimes committed in the Richmond area.
VCU Crime Blotter
This crime blotter offers a summary of the most recent crimes committed in the VCU community.
Student Social Security information stolen
In mid-April, a computer that contained more than 17,000 students social security numbers and test scores was stolen from James Branch Cabell Library by a student. Though VCU says they knew about the theft in April, they waited until June to notify students.
Swine flu on campus likely
Four students suffering from Influenza A were reported at VCU’s Student Health Center on June 26, with the possibility of ailing from the H1N1 “Swine Flu” virus. Under the advisement of the Virginia Department of Health, none of these cases have been tested for the H1N1 virus.
Ex-VCU Police Chief in critical care
Earlier this month, former VCU Police Chief Willie Fuller was reported to be in critical care at the VCU Medical Center after a diabetes-related medical emergency.
Fuller was arrested Jan. 28 for an alleged chat room conversation with an Chesterfield undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old girl.
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