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Defense Secretary Gates blocks release of torture photos
This past Saturday Defense Secretary Robert Gates blocked the release of photos showing American abuse of Afghani and Iraqi prisoners. The reasoning for this overwhelming oppression of the truth, is as always, national security. The surprise however, is not that the military is attempting to cover its own human rights abuses, but the fact that Congress and President Barack Obama are cooperating with it.
VCU to make research self-sufficient
As VCU continues to face financial challenges because of budget cuts, administration figures said research programs will have to become “self-sufficient” in a discussion with students, faculty and staff Nov. 11.
Sex talk arouses student interest, questions
Students discussed topics ranging from tighty whities, oral sex and vibrators Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Voices for Planned Parenthood’s sex talk live discussion forum in the University Student Commons.
Taxpayers fund legislators’ bills, budget cuts take effect
State funding for education took a hit from this year’s budget cuts, causing community colleges to increase tuition and VCU to eliminate 91 jobs, but county funds will pay legal bills of the Gloucester Board of Supervisors.
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500 Academic Centre provides classrooms, storage, study space
Undergraduate students will have an additional place to study and attend classes next semester with the opening of VCU’s newest building, 500 Academic Centre.
VIDEO: China Celebrates 60 Years as ‘People’s Republic’
The People’s Republic of China celebrated its 60th anniversary during National Day festivities on Oct. 1.
This video examines the history of two key landmarks in Beijing, the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, in the months prior to the anniversary.
Most important game of the season?
With the Friday night win over Bethune-Cookman, VCU kicked off coach Shaka Smart’s coaching career with an impressive win and sent a message to its fans that this could be a fun season in Richmond.
If you’re not excited, VCU student, what’s wrong with you?
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