Where are the crime alerts?
Living off-campus, as opposed to living on-campus, means there’s an increased chance of becoming the victim of a crime. There’s no one guarding the lobby of your apartment at all hours of the day.
Obama’s signature policy burdens youth
Four years ago the president’s dream legislation, the Affordable Care Act, was passed. This was a big deal in America’s history, because this was the government monopoly that would spread the wealth around and redistribute health care costs. Still, America’s youth was told the ACA would not add a dime to the deficit.
Student drinking a serious issue
Drinking has been a part of the college experience for decades and doesn’t seem to be going anywhere.
At college, altruism should not replace common sense
College is full of idealists spreading their unscathed wings free from the safe refuge of the suburbs. Their inexperience presents easy prey for crooked opportunists. The problem isn’t generosity, but a combination of gullibility and kindness that drags that generosity down to stupidity.
Have faith in the Republican party
A major election is coming up in November. Every seat in the House of Representatives is up for election, along with one-third of the Senate seats. Based on dozens of credible projections, I have been able to get an idea of what the 114th Congress may look like.
McAuliffe’s maneuvering a concern for Virginia
A partisan showdown has begun at home.
Fears a distraction at Sochi Olympics
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi are officially under way, but what makes these games different has nothing to do with the sporting events taking place. Instead, the controversies over Russia’s strict anti-LGBT laws and the violence that plagues the region where Sochi is located have taken center stage.
Adjuncts’ responsibilities outweigh pay
When we think of our professors, we usually don’t think about their financial well-being. We’re too busy thinking about how we’re going to earn a decent grade in the course. We may even look at some professors as an obstacle to getting an ‘A’ in a class.
Student-athlete discipline bill could benefit VCU
Think about the last time you heard about a situation that went on with the student-athletes who violated the VCU Code of Ethics here at VCU.
The unfortunate state of the union
The American media, Hollywood, pop culture and society are all willing to recognize people they deem important with awards. There are more than enough national awards shows than to count on both hands for actors, actresses, musicians and athletes.