VIDEO: Religion, Temples Remain Culturally Relevant in China
BEIJING – The practice of religion and the existence of temples continue to play a major role in the culture of modern day China.
This video explores the sights and sounds of Beijing’s Temple of Heaven and Yonghegong Temple. Tourists and locals are interviewed about their thoughts on the culture, architecture, and why these sites still remain relevant in 2009.
Library lights out during exams
VCU James BranchCabell library suspended its Lite All Nite 24/5 open door policy during exams for the fall semester to meet budget requirements.
Phishing problem resolved, several students scammed
A phishing attack Tuesday, labeled as a critical alert, caused several students to fall prey to scam and e-mails were delayed by almost two hours.
News briefs
News briefs.
A rewarding alternative: students work over break
Building an entrance ramp to a building in Orlando, Fla. or working with autistic campers in Michigan might not describe the typical spring break, but many students are pursuing similar opportunities through Alternative Spring Break.
Minority opportunities rise in legal profession
The number of minorities enrolled in law schools is miniscule compared to the number of white students, but students and outside sources prospect opportunities for minorities are growing.
Pick ’em week eleven
Pick ’em, week eleven.
VCU volleyball wins again
The VCU volleyball team had another huge weekend winning two CAA matches. On Friday the Rams rolled past in-state rival James Madison by a score of 3-1. On Saturday, VCU put themselves into the driver’s seat for a CAA regular season title by beating George Mason 3-2.
The best is yet to come.
The VCU men’s basketball team won its exhibition match up with Virginia Union by a score of 85-55. Everybody has been talking about the win and the excitement for the new season, but here are five things I learned in the VCU win about the 2009 season to come.
Men’s basketball off to good start in ’09
The men’s basketball team got the post-Eric Maynor era off to a superb start Thursday night as the Rams crushed cross-town rival Virginia Union University 85-55 in the U.S. Army Downtown Showdown.