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.

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.

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.