Category Archives: News writing

Alcohol policy can have a strong influence on students

By Reilly Moore Alcohol policies are different at colleges and universities around the country, but depending on the policy, it can influence prospective students as well as current ones. At the University of Richmond, the student handbook says, "The use … Continue reading

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New Strategic plan deals with five areas of University life

By Stephen Utz There is a sense of urgency to institute the strategic plan, University of Richmond President Ed Ayers said in May. The strategic plan outlines five areas that the university wants to improve. They include increasing affordability, diversity, … Continue reading

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Two campus clubs raising awareness of environmental issues

By Fred Shaia Graphic pictures don't affect people anymore; organizations have to get in people's faces to generate a response and make a difference, Carly Vendegna, co-head of the RENEW Club, said recently concerning the "No Tray for the Day" … Continue reading

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Students have differing views on UR’s new unit system

by Anna Kuta The University of Richmond faculty's decision to change from the hour system to the unit system has been met with both opposition and acceptance by students. As of the fall of 2008, all classes will be measured … Continue reading

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Excessive stress can have serious health consequences

By David Larter The typical Richmond student is working toward a double major and is involved in multiple extracurricular activities, but being overcommitted can lead to unhealthy amounts of stress that can have serious health consequences. Neal Holly, a Richmond … Continue reading

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It’s Skype season and many are flocking to it.

By Elizabeth Hardy A new trend is developing at the University of Richmond, and it has nothing to do with Seersuckers or sundresses. University of Richmond students are downloading a new video-chat technology, Skype. Skype is being downloaded by more … Continue reading

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CAB plans big concert in Spring of 2009

By Lochrane Smith The University of Richmond's Campus Activities Board is planning a big spring of 2009 concert with a headline-name band because CAB received increased funding from the Board of Trustees, sophomore Josh Huffines, vice president of finance, said … Continue reading

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Tuition rises to $49,190 for 2008-2009

By Stephanie Rice University of Richmond students and their parents pay $49,190, a 5 percent increase, for tuition, room and board for the 2008-2009 school year. Tuition will increase 3.3 percent to $38,350 and room and board will go up … Continue reading

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UR’s professors, officials and employers use Facebook.

By Amaya Garcia Last August, Michele opened a Facebook account at the University of Richmond network. She now uses it regularly to keep in touch with more than 100 friends, almost all of whom are UR undergraduate students, mostly internationals. … Continue reading

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Renovations will bring big changes to the Commons

By Maria Ribas The game room of the Tyler Haynes Commons, that couch haven next to The Cellar, will soon live up to its name and feature billiard tables, flat screen televisions, and video games. According to Max Vest, director … Continue reading

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