Experience exceeds choice of major
Karey Harrigan Columnist Ever since starting college, I have been burdened with the knowledge that I might not find financial stability or success with a degree in print journalism. I have been told innumerable times that this career choice would lead me nowhere, and without a doubt I’ll find myself unemployed. If I don’t end […]
Student performers join drag icons, shake moneymakers
Julie DiNisio Staff Writer Saturday evening at the Commons saw Richmond’s most fabulous take the stage at VCU’s sixth annual Drag Ball. Mistress of ceremonies Sharon Husbands – attired in hot pink and a mountainous curly blonde coiffure – began the festivities with a crowd-pleasing rendition of RuPaul’s “Don’t be Jealous of My Boogie.” Bleu […]
Ruthless Rodriguez: senior guard sets school record for assists in a game
VCU guard Joey Rodriguez set a personal best in the team’s opening game against UNC Greensboro Friday night.
For Massey fundrasier, ‘stache equals cash
Hillary Huber Contributing Writer During November, male students in the School of Dentistry, Class of 2014, will be growing, grooming and styling a mustache for “Mustaches for Massey,” a fundraiser for pharyngeal cacner, or cancer of the larynx. To raise money, students will find sponsors willing to donate money to the cause for as long […]
Nursing students rock to benefit Belize
Nursing Students Without Borders hosted the charity concert “Rock for Belize” at Shenanigans Pub and Eatery.
Headline: The importance of India
Colin Hannifin Columnist President Obama was in India last week for a short but eventful three-day visit as part of his trip through Asia. During the trip, Obama was engaged with India in various ways, from dancing during the Hindu festival Diwali celebration to backing India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations […]
After close call, volleyball acquires fourth seed in CAA Tournament
The VCU women’s volleyball team left Friday’s match against William & Mary with an unsettling feeling.
Former Miss America presents film on beauty and big business
Film director Darryl Roberts opens his 2007 film “America the Beautiful” by telling a story of how instead of marrying the (almost) girl of his dreams, he stalled, believing he would find someone just a little more attractive.
Unpaid interns…for a price?
Alexa Barrero Contributing Writer Many VCU majors require students to participate in internships. However, finding an internship for many is a problem. This dilemma has become an opportunity for internship-placement companies to make a quick buck. For the right price, a student can secure an internship. Julie Wilson, a VCU mass communications major, says she […]
Local nonprofit host Sudan benefit, discusses country’s future
Erica Terrini Executive Editor For the next couple of months the people of Southern Sudan are preparing to vote on a permanent succession from Northern Sudan. Many believe the independence referendum on Jan. 9, 2010 could equalize the rights of both Northern and Southern Sudanese by diminishing much of the discrimination and government neglect directed […]