UR welcomes first historically black fraternity
Nine men became the inaugural members of the first historically black fraternity on the campus of the University of Richmond Friday night, during a ceremony at the University Forum.
Spiders fall to Drexel after second-half collapse
The women’s basketball team lost 67-52 against Drexel University. The loss was the first for the Spiders this year.
Melvin’s second space mission begins with Atlantis launch
The space shuttle Atlantis successfully launched today, carrying Spider alumnus Leland Melvin on his latest mission to the international space station.
Number of students who need aid doubled
The number of students who have changed their financial aid status because of parents losing jobs has more than doubled since last fall.
Video: Ranger Challenge 2009
The ROTC cadets of Spider Battalion went to Fort Bragg, N.C. on Oct. 24 to compete in the Ranger Challenge with cadets from 39 other schools.
ROTC cadets prepare for challenge
A few of the cadets from University of Richmond’s ROTC program grumbled about the cold, rainy early morning weather at 5:45 last Thursday as they filtered onto the grounds of the new E. Claiborne Robins Stadium for PT – physical training – their morning exercise routine.
Former Gov. Allen discusses energy
Former Virginia Governor George Allen told a group of 50 students and community members in Jepson Hall Tuesday night that the United States could be the Saudi Arabia of coal and that Virginia could be a leader in breaking America’s dependency on foreign oil.
Student support untapped
Republican Bob McDonnell and Democrat Creigh Deeds are in a constantly tightening race for Virginia’s governorship, but at the University of Richmond the excitement level seems low.
Women’s soccer battles rival VCU to a draw
The women’s soccer team fought through what the coaches called questionable officiating and two overtimes, scrapping their way to a 0-0 draw with cross-town rival Virginia Commonwealth University on Sunday at Sports Backers Stadium.
Athletes strained by parking situation
Athletes, who have rigorous schedules, are complaining that parking regulations are stripping valuable time out of their days since construction projects have led parking services to change the rules.
Law school fills post, adds two new positions
Appointees plan on helping students find jobs after graduation
A fox, possibly rabid, spotted near b-school
A potentially rabid fox has been spotted in the wooded area near the Robins School of Business. The University of Richmond Police Department is advising members of the campus community not to approach the animal.
To Harry Kalas, With Love
Last week I learned that Harry Kalas, the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, passed away while preparing to call a Phillies victory over the Washington Nationals.
Richmond falls to Seton Hall for season’s first loss
Richmond lost its first game this season to Seton Hall University after last week’s snowstorm canceled a week’s worth of games.
Spiders stun No. 17 Xavier in final regular season game
The Spiders upset No. 17 Xavier University 80-75, expelling the memory of painful final-minute losses earlier in the season and capping off their regular season with a over a top 25 team, their second in two years.
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