Van Meter the leader in sweep over Huskies

Considering redshirt junior Joe Van Meter had already accomplished the near-unheard-of feat of hitting a walk-off run in both games of a double-header Saturday versus Northeastern, it’s hard to imagine Sunday’s series finale versus the Huskies could make his weekend go any better.

One more chorus: Piano faculty to take stage for final note

Roberto Curtis Executive Editor This Wednesday, March 31, will mark pianist Bob Hallahan’s final performance as a member of VCU’s jazz faculty. A founding member of the jazz studies program, Hallahan ends a twenty-eight-year-long career at VCU to pursue a tenured position at James Madison University’s music program. “The full-time, tenure-track post means that Bob […]

VDOT fills 43,000 potholes

VDOT fills 43,000 potholes Samantha Downing Contributing Writer Two weeks after the “pothole blitz” began, Virginia Department of Transportation crews have patched, repaired or filled more than 43,000 potholes, according to Gov. Bob McDonnell. At the end of February, McDonnell instructed VDOT to focus its attention during the month of March on potholes throughout the […]

Cell phone records to aid in missing persons cases

Nicole Fisher Contributing Writer Law-enforcement officials will be able to obtain cell phone records to help find missing children and seniors under legislation approved by the General Assembly. House Bill 1252, sponsored by Delegate Thomas “Tag” Greason, R-Potomac Falls, says telecommunications companies must provide records if a court orders for an investigation of a missing […]

VCU, UR soccer rivalry fundraises for former teammate

Erica Terrini News Editor The long-standing rivalry between the VCU and University of Richmond women’s soccer teams is being taken off the field to fundraise for scholarships. The funds are raised through an annual 5K race held April 11, which is sponsored by VCU Soccer and The Nicole Megaloudis Foundation. Jamie Corti, the graduate assistant […]