Author Archives: Rachel Beanland
Safety Corridors
BY ASHLEY MANTON STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – A bill proposed by Del. Robert Hurt, R-Chatham, would raise the minimum fine for excessive speeding in highway safety corridors. The bill, HB 2763, is currently under review by … Continue reading
Transportation Plan
BY SHARON TULLY STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE The Senate Finance Committee voted 9-6 to pass a transportation plan that calls for a 5 percent increase on gas tax. The bill, sponsored by Sen. H. Russell Potts Jr., R-Clarke, … Continue reading
Red Lights
BY DANIEL CUMMING STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE Local governments would be allowed to use cameras to catch drivers that run red lights under a bill sponsored by Sen. John Watkins, R-Goochland. The bill, SB871, has already passed in … Continue reading
Predators
BY DAN PETTY STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – The Internet, long considered an anonymous safe haven for sexual predators, may be harder for them to exploit if a bill sponsored by Del. Robert Hurt, R-Chatham, passes through … Continue reading
Capital Punishment
BY LAUREN ANNE MERKEL STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE Hanover Republican Del. Frank Hargrove represents a party and part of the state that generally supports capital punishment. He doesn't. "The death penalty is inappropriate," he said. He wasn't always … Continue reading
Sex offenders
BY CHRISTOPHER YATES STAFF WRITER THE CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE RICHMOND – Sex offenders will have to register their email-addresses and instant messenger screen names under legislation unanimously approved by the state Senate last week. Supporters say Virginia is the first … Continue reading
Michael Goodwin
By Billy Finn A voice rumbles through the dimly-lit hallway leading to the dressing rooms beneath the stage of the Alice Jepson Theatre. It is a deep and clear baritone, reciting vocal exercises and running lines for tonight's dress rehearsal … Continue reading
Home sweet dorm
By Laurel Merkel Room 134 Thomas Hall, also labeled Suite 129, is a rowdy room. People are always going in and out. You can hear laughter and shouting coming from their windows at all times of the day. Posters of … Continue reading
Rugby is for women, too
By Mandy Sciacchitano An old European saying claims that rugby is a "ruffian's sport played by gentlemen." Well, it's time for the gentlemen to move over and share the spotlight with the women because women are redefining the boundaries of … Continue reading
Productivity suffers when students engage in multitasking
By Amy Demoreuille Despite popular belief, multitasking reduces productivity, with clear implications for workers and college students alike, according to new studies and research reports. Multitasking occurs "when people are simultaneously performing multiple tasks or rapidly switching between multiple tasks … Continue reading