Richmond fans celebrate Spider victory in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — For the first time in the school’s 178-year history, the Spiders won a national championship. And they did it front of hundreds of Richmond students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members who traveled from afar to cheer on their team.
Photo Gallery: Final week of the fall 2008 semester
The final week of the fall 2008 semester included numerous holiday celebrations and performances, including shows from a capella groups, the synchronized swimming team, a party at the President’s house and carriage rides.
Photo Gallery: 35th Annual Candlelight Service at Chapel
Hundreds gathered for two services at Cannon Memorial Chapel on Sunday for the 35th annual candlelight service, where Schola Cantorum and a bells choir performed.
Synchro team kicks off the season with holiday show
The club synchronized swim team put on its annual holiday show Thursday and Friday nights this week to kick off the synchro season.
Through the eyes of Frank Rich, a non-stop media circus
Politics and entertainment have become so intertwined that government can create false news stories, New York Times op-ed columnist Frank Rich says.
Rockapella brings holiday spirit to UR
The a cappella group Rockapella will bring the sounds of the holidays to campus for the third year in a row next month.
The Wishbone Tradition
The tradition of two people simultaneously snapping the collarbone of a bird in two and the bearer of the larger half making a wish began 2,400 years ago.
Richmond joins micro-blogging Web site Twitter.com
The University of Richmond has joined the networking Web site Twitter in an effort to diversify communication methods for the university.
Did you know…
According to most historians, the pilgrims never observed an annual Thanksgiving Day feast in autumn.
Movie Review: “Quantum of Solace”
The Bond franchise continued to break from its hokey past of witty one-liners, impossible gadgets and seemingly random sexual romps in “Quantum of Solace,” the second installment of the new brooding and introspective 007.
Pulitzer Prize winning play comes to Modlin
“The Skin of Our Teeth,” a Pulitzer Prize winning play by Thornton Wilder, will be presented by the University of Richmond’s department of theatre and dance starting Nov. 19.
Barcelona makes concert debut in Richmond
Seattle-based band Barcelona made its first-ever visit to Richmond to perform at Alley Katz in Shockoe Slip to promote its first album, “Absolutes.”
A Day in the Life of: A Ukrop’s Employee
Beverly Hills 90210 had The Peach Pit, Boy Meets World had Chubbie’s and Saved by the Bell had The Max. Here at the University of Richmond, we have Ukrop’s.
Boutique of the Week: Roadrunner
At Roadrunner, the employees use the track that goes around the inside of the store to analyze a customer’s foot mechanics to determine the best shoe for the customer’s stride.
Photo Gallery: Relay for Life 2008
For the first time, the annual Relay for Life was held on campus Nov. 1. Cancer survivors, supporters and students walked around the lake from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. in support of finding a cure for cancer.
Election quotes from world leaders
“Your extraordinary journey to the White House will inspire people not only in your country but also around the world.”
— Manhoman Singh, Indian prime minister
Memorable quotes from Election Night
“And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces, to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of the world, our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand.”
— President-elect Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee, speaking from Chicago
Question of the Week: How did you spend election night?
The features editors ask students how they spent their election night.
Festival brings electroacoustic music to campus
The Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival will return to Richmond for its eighth year this weekend.
Photo Gallery: Nov. 4, 2008
In the final days of the 2008 Election, both political parties stormed in and around Richmond trying to muster up support before Tuesday’s contest.
Milton dusk until dawn
Seven students spent their Saturday night reciting Milton’s “Paradise Lost,” and one student said it was unlike anything he had done before.
Magnolias wine bistro comes to Village
Magnolias, a new wine bar and bistro opening soon in the Village Shopping Center, will provide an atmosphere for people to learn about wine while enjoying good, simple food.
Unigo helps students evaluate college choices
The University of Richmond is one of many colleges and universities being reviewed by its students on the Web site Unigo.com.
Are you tired of going to Mexico’s? Cha Cha’s Cantina in Shockoe Bottom is a great alternative.
Penny Lane Pub offers an escape for any age, group size or couple to the land of the Beatles — where strangers don’t seem to exist and without the hassle of purchasing a plane ticket to Liverpool.
If you were to take the convenience of a Panera Bread and mix it with the gourmet elegance of a European bistro, then add a dash of the Richmond prep-factor found at Mosaic’s, you would probably have a restaurant that looked and smelled a lot like the recently-opened Café Caturra.
A 2006 graduate who majored in accounting opens her own bar and restaurant in downtown Richmond.
The Third Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival will return to Richmond for its eighth year this weekend.
Never one to shy away from publicly supporting a presidential candidate, and Dave Matthews stumped in Richmond on Sunday in a way only he could pull off.
I entered the concert on the fence about The Black Crowes, but left the concert a devoted fan.
On Thursday night, two members of the rock quartet, guitarist Robby Krieger and Manzarek played a two-hour set of The Doors’ greatest hits at the National in downtown Richmond.
The sound of “Original Copy,” the ninth CD by the Octaves, is smooth and clean. There is nothing scratchy or raw about the album. The Octaves are polished, but not to the point where they sound inhuman.
Beverly Hills 90210 had The Peach Pit, Boy Meets World had Chubbie’s and Saved by the Bell had The Max. Here at the University of Richmond, we have Ukrop’s.
Ronnie, a Richmond native, has been working at the treasure trove known as Premiere Costume for 25 years. The Carytown store, which is open year-round, has been making the citizens of Richmond look ridiculous for 34 years.
The woman I interviewed was not the green-faced witch that many envision. Instead, the woman I met with was blonde, accessorized and extremely committed to her foe-friendly position as Director of Greek Life and Associate Director of Student Activities.
Junior Jen Forde has been exposed to the different usical stylings in Spain during her semester studying in San Sebastian.
“I doubt I listen to one band that college kids haven’t heard yet,” he said, “but I would just recommend that everyone give some artists’ lesser-known songs a chance and not to end their collections at the songs you hear everyday on classic rock radio or on ‘Guitar Hero.’”
Whether he is working out or listening for leisure, baseball pitcher Matt Trent typically plays rap, R&B, hip-hop and country, but said his music collection was really a mix of everything.
At Roadrunner, the employees use the track that goes around the inside of the store to analyze a customer’s foot mechanics to determine the best shoe for the customer’s stride.
Take a trip to A Second Debut by Goodwill if you still haven’t found the perfect Halloween costume that no one else will be wearing.
No, Annie Creamcheese isn’t a bagel shop. If it were, it would definitely be a gourmet one. Actually, it is a vintage boutique in Georgetown, Washington, D.C., and a very good one at that.
Nov. 20, 2008
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