Joyce Janto explains the history of Thanksgiving as retold in Virginia and elsewhere, and delves into the hidden history of Thanksgiving as holiday-spending stimulus.
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Thanksgiving: Myths, Fact, and Creating a Tradition
In-house artist?! Yes! Meet Kim Edwards
Did you know that the law school has its very own in-house artist? If not, let me introduce you to Kim Edwards! Richmond Law’s Director of Technology is very active in art both in and out of The Commons. Many
Read moreSome like it hot!—Get your coffee or tea fix at MuseDay Tuesday
Our MuseDay Tuesday programming is off to a running start this semester. Most Tuesdays during the semester, the Muse Law Library hosts MuseDay Tuesday, where we give you a 3-minute lesson on research, technology, and resources offered by the library,
Read moreThe Facepalm Archives (April 2023)
Ermahgerd! Time for a memeified Facepalm to make even Grumpy Cat smile – that is, if Grumpy Cat wasn’t dead for the last 4 years. (Too soon?). Let’s talk about the surprising amount of litigation surrounding internet memes, litigation that
Read moreThe Facepalm Archives (March 2023)
Today we’ll learn that sometimes even injustice can be sweet in this candy-coated Facepalm. We’re shining the spotlight on Willy Wonka’s dark secret (and it has nothing to do with his treatment of Ooompa Loompas)—all that candy you’ve been inhaling
Read moreStudent Selfie Contest Winners 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 Student Selfie Contest winners! The University of Richmond School of Law student body shows dedication to studying like none other. We asked you to “Show Us How You Study,” and you didn’t disappoint. Check out these photos!
Read moreEnjoy Communication In The Palm Of Your Hand? Thank Granville T. Woods
We assume talk to text is a new way to communicate – turns out, the foundation for today’s way to communicate was laid out in the 1800s.
Read moreThe Facepalm Archives (January 2023)
Alright, ChatGPT, write me a Facepalm! Maybe you’ve heard about the AI text generator ChatGPT. Proponents are calling it the greatest technological leap since the Tamagotchi, while AI naysayers are, well, saying nay. Beyond the generalized anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence
Read moreA Thanksgiving Hypo by Jack Ellis (1L)
Premise: You are a turkey farmer just a couple of months away from that most important day for turkey farmers, Thanksgiving. The turkeys are coming along nicely and will be perfect to sell for the holiday. However, an evil train
Read moreKillers, Thrillers, and Popcorn-Spillers!: Faculty, Staff, and SLATE Members Recommend These Halloween Horror Movies
It’s the spooky season once again, and time for the Library’s annual Halloween horror movie recommendations! This Halloween, kick back, but don’t relax–’cause you never know what boogey, ghoulie, or goblin is hiding under your bed. Throw on one of
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