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Freshmen should balance work and play

August 21, 2003 Executive Editor 0

The estimated 3,250 freshmen new to VCU may feel a bit the way Columbus did stepping off his ship and planting his foot on an unknown land 511 years ago.

They probably feel excitement and anxiety, as well as a lump of confusion. Where is the Temple Building anyway?

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Greek organizations come together to raise money for charity, scholarship

April 28, 2003 Executive Editor 0

The end of the semester usually becomes a busy time for VCU students. Yet the Greek community found time to support some philanthropies, especially the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., which last week sponsored its annual step show. Marquis Jordan, the group’s president, said the step show, sponsored in memory of the Sigma’s late fraternity brother Larry Brown, has been an annual event since 1993.

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Graduate students showcase talents, scholarly works

April 28, 2003 Executive Editor 0

With the leadership of the Graduate Student Association, the Student Commons Capital Ballroom recently became transformed into an art gallery showcasing the research and scholarly works of more than a dozen graduate students.

“It was the opportunity for our graduate students to showcase their research or scholarly works and some of their artwork,” said Douglas Boudinot, dean of the School of Graduate Studies.

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Soap Box: Thank you everyone!

April 28, 2003 Executive Editor 0

And all that could have been As the semester comes to a close, there are many things that could have filled this space. There are still plenty of possibilities. There could be a long rant on why the gods of newspaper furrowed their brows at The Commonwealth Times’ last issue.

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Much ado about Peeps and bums with beats

April 28, 2003 Executive Editor 0

Dear Bob, No short novel here, don’t worry. Just one quick question. I don’t know if your eyes caught it, or if Bat Boy informed you, but it appears that we have somewhat of a problem concerning assualts around campus (according to the Thursday issue’s crime log).