Off-road: Gov. McDonnell’s transportation cure
Shane Wade Columnist Gov. Bob McDonnell really hates potholes. At a time when Virginians are just emerging from the muck of a recession, the governor proposes a nearly $4 billion transportation bill for 900 transportation infrastructure projects across the state over the next three years. After the General Assembly passed the proposal, Gov. McDonnell stated […]
Briefs
Local and VCU Wilder insists slavery museum will be built despite prospect of tax sale Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder said he’s not giving up on his stalled slavery museum in Fredericksburg even as city officials are considering whether to initiate a sale of the property to collect $148,482 in delinquent taxes. “On behalf of the board of […]
WEEKEND CALENDAR
THURSDAY 2/17 America’s Next Top Model Casting Call Download your application and stay tuned for more information including a pre-registration event and more. Presented by Virginia College in Richmond. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free. The Shops at Willow Lawn. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. Abinnet Berhanu Trio comprised of VCU Jazz students Abinnet Berhanu on […]
Letter to the readers
To our readers: Recently I have become aware that in the past few issues of The CT, several articles included statements that did not meet the standards of accuracy and fairness we strive to keep. By doing so, we realize we have put into question the accuracy of the student paper. However, I would like […]
Rewriting the books on romance
Ashley Major Columnist Now that Valentine’s Day has passed, leaving us either depressed or broke, it is important to remember that love has never been easy, for anyone at any time. It occurred to me recently, after reflecting upon the various connotations surrounding Valentine’s Day, that our generation does things much differently. While previous generations […]