Author Archives: Rachel Beanland
Richmond is working to become environmentally “greener”
By Taylor Engelson The University of Richmond, along with a number of colleges and universities across the country, is making changes to become more environmentally friendly. The design of the buildings on the Richmond campus is the biggest factor in … Continue reading
The University struggles to provide more diversity among students
By Gabbie Capriles Students often transfer and the administration struggles to bring in more diversity at a school with little socio-economic variety and 70 percent white students. The University of Richmond, severely lacking in both ethnic and socioeconomic diversity, has … Continue reading
Ruckus Network provides students with free music
By Barrett Neale University of Richmond students can legally download free music from the Ruckus Network, which Information Services hopes will decrease violations of the Recording Industry of America's policies. About two years ago, students began asking Information Services about … Continue reading
Exchange students rooming with Americans learn much about their cultures
By Emily Baltz As she prepared for her first year at Richmond this summer, Elizabeth Boone was excited to receive the mailing that would introduce her to her new roommate. She tried to guess what state she would be from … Continue reading
Transportation Issues
BY SUMNER WIDDOES STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Imagine the Northern Virginia road network as a system of extensions off a major highway, much like the human body's collection of arteries and capillaries stemming from larger highways … Continue reading
Newcomer to Assembly
BY CATHERINE AMOS THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – This year's General Assembly has welcomed many new members to the House and Senate, but one newcomer is already a regular with the Virginia legislative session. Ryan McDougle, 34, a lawyer … Continue reading
Internet
BY KATE CONNOLLY THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Some of us may not know our neighbors as well as we would like, so we may make an effort to stop and have a quick conversation when we pass another … Continue reading
Helmet Law
BY MEGAN CUMMINGS THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – The House voted 57-42 against a bill sponsored by Goochland Del. Bill Janis that would have given motorcyclists over the age of 21 the choice of whether to wear a helmet. … Continue reading
New College of Virginia
BY KATE CONNOLLY THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – The dream of the New College of Virginia is edging closer to reality now that a bill to support the program has passed two key General Assembly committees. The bill was … Continue reading
Illegal Immigrants
BY CHRIS HAMBY THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Hanover Del. Frank Hargrove is skeptical about the future of his bill that would bar illegal immigrants from state public colleges and universities. The bill, HB 262, won a 67-33 vote … Continue reading