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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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