The question, "Is Hurricane Sandy a sign of climate change?" has a familiar refrain: isolated, single events cannot be tied to the climate, because climate is a region's typical, average weather over time. But Sandy has forced the hand of those who are dealing with its aftermath.
A few weeks ago, I had to take a long train ride. As the train pulled out of the station, the lady next to me struck up a conversation.
As a Law School faculty member who has experience with both Gov. Kaine and Sherrie Harrington, I feel compelled to respond to the opinion column by Gray Delany. While I have no knowledge of the circumstances surrounding their hiring, the suggestion that a university would hire a faculty member to give a "cushy job" to a staff member is, quite simply, absurd. Further, in the entire time that they have been working at the law school, I have never seen either demonstrate an "air of superiority" or treat anyone with disrespect. In fact, absent prior knowledge, one would never know that they are a former governor and his longtime staff member.
They say character is defined by how you treat those who cannot do anything to help you. By this measure, in my experience with them, Tim Kaine and Sherrie Harrington exemplify those noble characters worthy of envy and praise. I am a Richmond Law graduate who had the distinct pleasure and honor of being Gov.
My fellow teammates and I are up against a formidable force in our fight to reestablish our team on this wonderful campus. With respect to myself, I have not once on this long, hard journey entertained the idea of accommodation.
The "Daddy Story" takes place in the Richmond "bubble," an imaginary world where leaders are exempt from accountability and dollars trump the truth.
Dear President Ayers: Today is a day where all Americans get the chance to express their opinions at the ballot box.
After his term ended as the 70th governor of Virginia, Tim Kaine continued his lifelong dedication to education as a professor at University of Richmond.
Earlier this year, the Associated Press reported on a study using Current Population Survey data provided by the Labor Department.
I support Barack Obama for many reasons, but I will only touch on a few of these reasons due to time constraints. Throughout this election cycle, we have been told over and over how the economy is the most important issue in this election.
I'm not sure about you, but I was more passionate about following news of Hurricane Sandy than I have ever been about this election. This will be the first presidential election in which I can vote, and I am still a little unsure about whether it will be worth it to wake up early next Tuesday. It's almost a cliche to say it at this point, but the magic surrounding Barack Obama has faded.
Richmond has brought in many notable professors from a number of diverse fields that have gained recognition for the university and enhanced the academic experience for the students. This is because these professors choose to become part of the Richmond family instead of holding an air of superiority over the students and faculty.
When people ask me why I decided to become an education leader, I tell them about Jeremy. I met Jeremy shortly after I graduated from the University of Richmond.
Like all other Westhampton freshmen, I was informed about the changes to the Ring Dance tradition recently. Personally, I didn't think it was a huge deal, as I wasn't well-versed in the traditions of UR before I came here.
I can remember it like it was yesterday. It was a crisp November afternoon and the fallen leaves were crunching beneath our feet as we made our way down Westham Station. I was out for a run with fellow Spiders Matt Llano, Jonny Wilson and Tim Quinn.
I felt my first chill in months Sunday as I walked out the door. Even though I had pulled my hoodie from its dusty corner of my closet, I was still not prepared for the blast of brisk cold.
The Board of Trustees' recent decision to eliminate the men's track and field and soccer programs from the Division I athletic offerings has sent the university community into an emotional whirlwind.
Q: I'm crazy for this girl. I've liked her for three years now, and we've been good friends for a while, but she's had a boyfriend that whole time -- and he's one of my good friends, too.
This weekend, I have a 170-page book, a 50-page chapter and five 13-page articles to read and analyze.
I could fill a book with things I really love and appreciate about Richmond -- wonderful classes, faculty who take the time and effort to invest in my education, research opportunities, programs like SSIR or WILL, which have so enhanced my time here, and even the fro-yo in D-Hall. But lately my school spirit seems to be dwindling, as recent events suggest that Richmond is not the institution I thought (or hoped) it was.
