Students to raise guide dogs on campus in the fall
A sub-chapter of Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a guide dog training school, has been established on campus, and members will be raising two puppies this fall.
SSIR to host Dancing Classrooms benefit
The Children’s Health SSIR is bringing dance lessons to campus to fundraise for an organization that brings ballroom dancing to elementary schools.
Take Back the Night lets victims speak and friends support
Victims of sexual assault, as well as other students and faculty, will gather to tell their stories at Take Back the Night on Tuesday, April 9 in the Forum.
A decade of a cappella with Off the Cuff
Friends, family and Off the Cuff alumni came to support OTC’s tenth year anniversary at the a cappella group’s decade concert.
PleasURefest 2013 promotes healthy habits and activities
The Wellness Education Bandits hosted the event, which included educational, yet fun, activities that teach students to be safer and healthier around campus.
The Messenger to put out one of its largest editions ever
Richmond’s student-run literary magazine, set to come out April 8, includes 128 pages of creative writing and art submissions from undergraduates this year.
CCE sponsors education-based Spring Break program
Ten students participated in a Bonner program over break that exposed them to Richmond’s educational system and allowed them to form plans for positive change.
Gym program helps former staff member to a healthier lifestyle
Alan DeLorenzo, who worked in the chemistry department last year, lost 110 pounds with the help of the Weinstein Center’s Working on Wellness program.
Koch Foundation funding raises controversy
Funding for the PPEL program by the Koch Foundation has caused controversy over whether the business relationship will influence academic freedom of thought.
University Dancers’ annual concert, “Shifting Ground,” a success
The University Dancers performed their annual show this weekend. The company put hard work into the dances and is proud of how the performances went.
UR students’ nonprofit sends patients to campus sporting events
Chance to Play is the project of UR students with passions for sports and philanthropy. It works with the World Pediatric Project to serve patients in Richmond.
For class project, students raise money for Make-a-Wish Foundation
Students are making wishes come true for critically-ill children by fundraising for the Make-A-Wish Foundation by offering a bagel-in-bed delivery service.
Richmond alumni start charitable clothing retailer
Two Richmond alumni quit their corporate jobs to open Be Good Clothing, a clothing retailer in San Francisco that donates a meal for every item purchased.
Octaves set to release new album, including cover of ‘Too Close’
The Octaves will perform songs from their new album “Ricochet,” some of which have never been sung live, at their Spring Fever 19 concert on March 2.
Teach for America may come to Virginia
The Virginia General Assembly may allow for alternative certification with new legislation, letting such as programs such as Teach for America in Virginia.
Seniors start computer literacy non-profit for Nigeria
Olatunde Olatunji, Zach Correa, and Keefer Taylor started the Computer Outreach School of Nigeria to aid the 80% of Nigerians who have never touched a computer.
Richmond student organizations jump on new dance craze
Richmond students along with the ice hockey team and the Rowdies joined in on the new dance called the Harlem Shake, the ice hockey team’s video attracting more than 50,000 views
Westhampton college celebrates four-year roommates
Westhampton College hosted a steak and wine dinner for 16 four-year roommates to celebrate their friendships where they played roommate-themed trivia games.
Richmond alumna to run, not bike, Tour De France route
Zoë Romano, who graduated from UR in 2009, plans to walk the 2,088-mile Tour de France route this summer to raise funds for the World Pediatric Project.
From Rwanda to Richmond: story of a 28-year-old sophomore
Richmond sophomore Robert Agaba, from Rwanda, is 28 years old and already making his presence felt on campus as a student and cross country and track athlete.
Bilney twins reflect on basketball and their years at Richmond
Rachael and Samantha Bilney are playing their last season on the Richmond basketball team as fifth year seniors. The two reflect on their years on the team.
Charlie Sheen’s media rants are the stuff of poetry. Whether the high priest Vatican assassin warlock is talking about his goddesses, explaining the inner-workings of his brain or lampooning his employers, he is undeniably entertaining.
“Spartacus” is a new, awesome take on pornography. I suppose it could be categorized as a historical time-period fetish series — nothing gets me going like the Third Servile War!
Just as some shows overstay their welcome, others are cut down in their prime. Here are some shows that should not have been canceled.
» Read more "Tune In" responsesThe Collegian asks students about their favorite part of Ring Dance.
The Collegian asks students, Richmond football fans and Elon football fans how they felt about the inaugural game at Robins Stadium September 18.
The menu at Angela’s has a lot of authentic classic Italian staples, which isn’t surprising because of the Italian owners.
Stuzzi features a wood-fueled pizza oven, which serves as the social centerpiece of the dining room. The menu is both adventurous and classic, Caroline Croasdaile writes.
Ethiopian cuisine typically consists of spicy vegetable and meat dishes in the form of “wat” or thick stew, served with, atop or inside “injera” which is a large flatbread but seemed to me more like a large spongy sourdough crepe.
After studying abroad for six months in England, Zach Russell provides a list of some foreign artists that merit a listen.
Computer science professor Wade Downey’s performance at The Cellar last Thursday is reviewed by Collegian reporter Chris McClintick.
Turn up your speakers to blare Mute Math’s “Typical” and you’ll get anything but that.
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