Libya’s unrest, true opportunity for international unity
James Klentzman Contributing Writer With security forces seemingly switching sides against him, embattled tyrant Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s brutal reign of the Libyan people seems to be closer and closer to an inglorious end. Inspired by the revolts by the people of Tunisia and Egypt, civilians across the Middle East have voiced their displeasure over the […]
Capitol green initiative reflects well on Richmond
Karey Harrigan Columnist Virginia’s Capitol Square and its surrounding areas will soon establish Richmond as one of the most environmentally-friendly Capitols in the nation. Thanks to an almost $800,000 grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency, the Capitol Green will be taking on the green challenge. The project will […]
Briefs
Local and VCU Council liason is charged with sexual battery, assault David R. Hathcock, a liaison to Richmond City Council President Kathy C. Graziano, has been charged with misdemeanor sexual battery and misdemeanor assault. He is accused of touching co-worker Jennifer Walle last April. Walle, 1st District liaison to Councilman Bruce W. Tyler, made a report to Richmond […]
Senior day soured: Rams drop final game of regular season
The VCU men’s basketball team was one defensive stop shy of having possession with a chance to pull off a win over James Madison and put a fitting end to an emotional Senior Day.
New law targets ‘cyberbullying’
Matt Birch Capital News Service Think before you text – because sending malicious electronic messages with your cell phone soon could be punishable by law. Under legislation approved by Virginia’s General Assembly, it would be a Class 1 misdemeanor to use a cellular telephone or other wireless device to transmit a text message that contains […]
Lobbyists, governor face off on the court
In a fundraising event at the Siegel Center, the Governor’s Office took on a team of lobbyists in the 2011 Capitol Square Basketball Classic. Proceeds benefited Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center.
Women’s rights on defense
Ashley Major Columnist Planned Parenthood is a national organization that, among other things, provides health care to women in need. Since its opening in 1916, the organization continues to help a number of women, men and adolescents worldwide–providing more than 5,000,000 with sexual and reproductive health care and education each year. According to the Planned Parenthood website an […]
Southern Film Festival to feature guest actors
VCU hosts 2nd annual Southern Film Festival
Film review: ‘Unknown’ entertaining, but nothing special
James Klentzman Contributing Writer After seeing the trailers and movie posters, all talking about Liam Neeson “taking back his life,” one would be easily mistaken in believing that “Unknown” is just another version of the recent Neeson movie “Taken.” This is a very different movie. “Taken,” while a very good movie, didn’t try to be […]
RVA subcultural documentary four years in the making
Danielle Elliott Staff Writer The drag community, roller girls, Civil War re-enactors, burner and fetish groups are among the many subcultures explored in the documentary, “Identity Richmond,” which is a documentary about the various subcultures that thrive in and around Richmond. Sera Tabb said she began the project with the help of an undergraduate grant from VCU’s […]