Crime log
1/27 On the 800 block of West Grace Street, a male visitor was arrested for possession of marijuana. At 301 W. Cary St., a male student was arrested for possession of marijuana. At the Franklin Street Gym, 817 W. Franklin St., a female employee advised an unknown person(s) put graffiti on a window seal. On […]
Briefs
Local and VCU After 27 years in prison, Richmond man nears proof of innocence Thomas E. Haynesworth hopes to return home soon from an errand he set off on 27 years ago as a teenager with no criminal record. He was stopped by police Feb. 5, 1984, while walking to a store in Richmond’s East […]
2011 CAA BracketBuster Analysis
VCU Rams (18-5, 10-1) at Wichita State Shockers (18-4, 9-2) Friday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. ESPN2. This will be VCU’s sixth straight season participating in BracketBusters, in which the Rams have gone 3-3 against their opponents. Last year VCU was matched up against Akron, and the Rams cruised to an easy 70-53 victory at home. […]
HOROSCOPES for February
Guaranteed 100 percent accurate AQUARIUS – Jan. 20 – Feb. 18 This month it will occur to you that human existence is meaningless save what we invent, that all friendship is self-serving and that all love is sexuality disguised, but then it will occur to you that there’s an unopened pack of Oreos in your […]
Weekend Calendar
Friday, Feb. 4 -First Friday featuring “Defaced” art exhibit, Valentine fundraiser, “Bike Work” sculpture exhibit, continuation of “Papier-Mâchete” exhibit and live musical performances by Birds and Arrows and Lobo Marino. Free, donations accepted for Valentine fundraiser. Gallery5. Roundup country night. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. $6, $2 surcharge for under 21. Hat Factory. -“The Vagina Monologues” […]
Mental health care as a standard
Shane Wade Columnist A recent survey by the Cooperative Institutional Research Program at UCLA reports that incoming American college freshmen have hit record highs in perceived academic drive and ability, but also record lows in emotional health. College is, if nothing else, stressful. Students contend with the pressure of newfound independence, paying for classes, providing […]
Versatility so vital: Rams depth proving pivotal
By Quinn Casteel Staff Writer Commonwealth Times Sports’ Twitter When discussing leading scorers on most teams, usually it’s one or two names that come to mind. Many of the top programs in the country rely on 20 or 25 every single night from their stars. A top 25 team such as Connecticut gets 24 PPG […]
2011 CAA BracketBusters Analysis:
VCU Rams (18-6, 10-2) at Wichita State Shockers (19-4, 10-2) Friday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m. ESPN2 This will be VCU’s sixth straight season participating in BracketBusters in which the Rams have gone 3-3 against their opponents. Last year VCU was matched up against Akron in which the Rams cruised to an easy 70-53 victory at […]