Oct 15, 2009
Aquaman Giving Talk Today At VCU
October 15, 2009 | 2 Comments
Aquaman, the DC Comics hero who possesses the unique and powerful superability to communicate with marine animals, will give a lecture today at Virginia Commonwealth University on the importance of protecting the Earth’s oceans.
“There is no topic of greater importance to me than preserving the biological integrity of marine ecosystems by curbing overfishing and preventing the [...]
Sep 22, 2009
VCU Researchers Find Clear Link Between Fever Reduction, Cowbell
September 22, 2009 | 2 Comments
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University said today that they have found “a wealth of hard documentation” that proves a connection between the reduction of fevers in the presence of a vibrating cowbell.
“While we have long believed aspirin or ibuprofen to be the best weapon to combat a fever, it would appear that the only prescription [...]
Sep 09, 2009
Tobacco Avenue Tips: Back To School, High School Edition
September 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Back to the high school grind this week? Whether you’re an incoming freshman or outgoing senior, be sure to follow these simple guidelines to make the most out of the academic year:
Despite what you may have seen, the most popular guy in school does not possess the ability to call a Time Out and explain to [...]
Jun 03, 2009
City Fifth Grader Inducted Into Pen 15 Club
June 3, 2009 | 1 Comment
With less than two weeks left in the 2008-2009 school year, Binford Middle School fifth grader Javon Norman was formally inducted into the top-secret Pen 15 Club today, society members have confirmed.
The inauguration of Norman, held during the wait in the cafeteria’s lunch line, included the ritualistic asking by one-time Pen 15 Club member Michael [...]
May 27, 2009
Local College Students Graduate And Hear Speeches About Hope Or Realizing One’s Potential Or Whatever
May 27, 2009 | 1 Comment
A whole bunch of college students – 17,000, if we had to ballpark it – from all kinds of universities and colleges in the Richmond area graduated last weekend, the weekend before, or the weekend before that, and were more than likely told a lot of promising stuff about their futures, probably.
“Something something hard work something-or-other [...]
Apr 09, 2009
Not That Local White Student Wouldn’t Want To Go To Virginia Union, It’s Just, You Know
April 9, 2009 | 6 Comments
Noting that he has nothing personal against Virginia Union University and believes it is a top-notch school for, well, he’s sure a great many people, local high school junior and white person Alex Linsley told his guidance counselor yesterday that he just doesn’t want to attend that college next year, but no offense.
“It’s just like, [...]
Mar 25, 2009
Reporter At Important Press Conference Captivated By Nearby Group Selling Girl Scout Cookies
March 25, 2009 | 6 Comments
Faced with a low graduation rate, fiscal mismanagement and poor public perception, Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Yvonne W. Brandon said in a press conference this morning that the public school system is on the verge of, ohmigod, there is a group over there selling Girl Scout cookies.
“There have been some missteps in this school system in [...]
Mar 20, 2009
VCU's Maynor Puts Down The Ball, Hits The Books
March 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment
Playing his final game as an athlete last night, Virginia Commonwealth University senior point guard Eric Maynor said it had finally come time to “put sports behind him” and concentrate on earning a college degree to prepare for his future.
“Basketball is great and all and a ton of fun, and I’ve made some close friends [...]
Richmond Now Available In 3-D
Thought you knew the Richmond skyline? Take another look.
Buildings, parks, trees, highways and more now appear to show length, width, depths and height when viewed from any angle - and without the need for special 3-D glasses.
"I was ...
