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 […]
Rams hit low point as Siegel Center crowd is stunned once again
Quinn Casteel Staff Writer Commonwealth Times Sports’ Twitter Since the opening of the Siegel Center nearly 12 years ago, it’s no secret VCU has enjoyed one of the strongest home court advantages in the country, compiling an absurd 150-25 record. So when the Rams dropped their second home game in a row on Tuesday night, […]
Men’s basketball’s woes continue in loss to first place George Mason
When the VCU men’s basketball team built a nine-game winning streak that spanned over the month of January, its coaches and players emphasized the team’s dependence on defense.
Briefs
Local and VCU Former President George H. W. Bush attends Bemiss funeral Former President George H.W. Bush was among hundreds of mourners Saturday attending the funeral in Richmond of lifelong friend FitzGerald Bemiss, a former state legislator and a pioneer in Virginia conservation. Bush sat in a second-row pew in the sanctuary at St. James’s Episcopal Church for a service […]
Law aims to help abuse victims
Erica Terrini Executive Editor Victims of domestic violence and abuse would get more protection from defendants under a bill passed unanimously by the Virginia House of Delegates this week. House Bill 2106 would allow judges to require Virginians who are facing criminal charges, have violated a protective order, or are on probation to wear GPS […]
Grades vary widely; 37% are A’s
Mark Newton and Ameesha Felton Contributing Writers VCU freshman and art foundation student Wade Angeli says he lucked out last semester. He and a friend enrolled in the same history course – but with different professors. “We compared, and she has all the assignments – and I only have a midterm and a final. I think her […]