http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice The Department of Journalism's online student magazine Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:36:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By Amaya Garcia Martinez When my friend Almudena Guerrero opens her closet to dress for class every morning, she can choose a grey or a red University of Richmond sweatshirt, long UR trousers or shorts, a green t-shirt that reads “UR in the world,” a red one that advertises the Richmond ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/03/21/college-merchandising-is-an-american-thing/ By Aly McArdle and Andrew Finley The differences in second- and first-generation Indian immigrants cause some family conflict, but most Indians in Henrico County grow to appreciate their heritage as they get older. When the first generation of Indian immigrants came to the United States, and specifically Henrico County, they realized the ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/second-generation-immigrants-appreciate-their-indian-heritage/ By Caitlin Larwood and Ashley Nerz On a bright, sunny Sunday afternoon, the Nair family left the Hindu Center of Virginia after a morning of worship to go to an authentic Indian movie at a small theater on Broad Street. Asok and Geetha Nair have found ways to keep their native Indian ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/family-finds-ways-to-keep-their-traditions-alive/ By Patrick Hyde and Phuong Tran-Le One local private school has taken a new approach to the increase of Indians in the Henrico and greater Richmond area. David Colon, academic dean at Collegiate School, recently took a group of four juniors and another faculty member to India for a two-week conference. He ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/collegiate-hopes-to-establish-exchange-program-for-students-from-india/ By Clancey Denis, Katie Glover and Meg O’Connoll Meera Bhatnager and Veena Ramnarain lived in the same apartment building, but they didn’t know each other until they happened to be in the same Laundromat at the same time.  Bhatnager’s son was crying because of the heat and Ramnarain invited the two ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/nurturing-community-keeps-growing-indian-populations-in-this-area/ By Carly Gorga and Kim Holzinger Ram Reddy left southern India almost 20 years ago to pursue an education in the United States and moved to Henrico County in 2002 to open an Indian restaurant. Reddy, a pharmacist by profession, opened The Curry House on Broad Street and Cox Road. The restaurant offers ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/indians-are-having-a-strong-impact-in-henrico-county/ By Amy Burlage and Ernie Siciliano Veena Ramnarain makes a tasty cottage cheese and spinach dish, her husband Vijay says.  But, the meal means more than just mixing dairy and vegetables. Veena and Vijay came to America in 1984 with their two children.  She grew up in Mumbai, India.  He is from ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/food-is-one-way-to-preserve-the-culture-of-india-immigrants-in-chesterfield-say/ By Wylie Pennell The cost of heating will increase this year, regardless of the method, according to a CNN report released in October. Americans will spend $977 on average to heat their homes this winter, according to reports released by the Energy Information Administration.  This cost is 10 percent higher than last ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/heating-cost-increases-won%e2%80%99t-be-a-serious-problem-for-the-university/ By Sarah Blythe-Wood The construction of the Lakeview Residence Hall proved to be a nuisance for residents who lived nearby, Patty Kaczmarek, Marsh Hall sophomore and resident assistant, said. The project, which began in August 2006, was completed in December, and students were to move in for the spring semester, said Steve Bisese, ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/lakewood%e2%80%99s-construction-was-no-fun-for-those-nearby/ By Jacqueline Raithel Caffeine can create poor sleeping habits, especially among college students, but athletes should be extra wary of caffeine consumption because it can be more harmful to their bodies. The sleep patterns of students at the University of Richmond are definitely affected by caffeine, said Tracy Cassalia, health educator for ... http://blog.richmond.edu/studentvoice/2008/02/26/college-athletes-should-avoid-drinks-containing-caffeine/