Category Archives: Fall 2007
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College merchandising is an American thing
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 … Continue reading
Second-generation immigrants appreciate their Indian heritage
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 … Continue reading
Family finds ways to keep their traditions alive
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. … Continue reading
Collegiate hopes to establish exchange program for students from India
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 … Continue reading
Nurturing community keeps growing Indian populations in this area
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 … Continue reading
Indians are having a strong impact in Henrico County
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, … Continue reading
Food is one way to preserve the culture of India, immigrants in Chesterfield say
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 … Continue reading
Heating cost increases won't be a serious problem for the university
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 … Continue reading
Lakewood's construction was no fun for those nearby
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, … Continue reading