On Book-Banning: What Crimes Have Books Committed?
My first encounter with “book banning” happened when I was still a high school student. At the time, Young Adult fiction books surged in popularity among people my age.
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My first encounter with “book banning” happened when I was still a high school student. At the time, Young Adult fiction books surged in popularity among people my age.
Michaelangelo Antonioni’s “Red Desert” (1964, released in Italian as “Deserto Rosso”) opens with the image of a factory obscured. Obscured by the opening credits, the camera’s unfocused lens, but especially by the trails of smoke it ceaselessly spits out (oozing from every orifice it can find room for). Second to the image is the sound: an ethereal and floating voice that hangs over the world with the wit of a butterfly stopping to roost.
With the first week of classes out of the way, it’s time to explore the events lined up for this week.
After an overtime loss to American University two days prior, the University of Richmond field hockey team defeated Georgetown University 4-1 Sept. 3, capping off a four-game homestand to start the season.
After a complete 3-0 victory over James Madison University, the University of Richmond field hockey team lost in overtime 2-1 at home against American University Sept. 1.
After a 2-1 overtime loss to Longwood University in their season opener, the University of Richmond field hockey team bounced back with a 3-0 victory over James Madison University Aug. 27. Over 600 people were in attendance as the first whistle sounded, including members from other athletic teams at UR.
Nearly nine months after touching down in the United States, the unending resilience of Ukrainian mother Iryna Litvinov and her daughter Olena – in addition to the ceaseless support of their host family - have moved the two refugees out of their shared guest bedroom in Michael Warchol’s home and into a place of their own.
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The University of Richmond field hockey team took to Crenshaw Field for the first time this season on Aug. 25 with a game against Longwood University.
After a win against Longwood University in their season opener and a tie versus the University of Nevada in their home opener, the University of Richmond women’s soccer team lost their first game of the season 1-0 at home against the College of William & Mary Aug. 24.
Another Spider has joined an NFL roster.
Neither team could reach the back of the net Aug. 20 as the University of Richmond women’s soccer team’s match against the University of Nevada ended in a 0-0 tie.
A new era of University of Richmond women’s soccer is officially underway.
Once the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, people turned from movie theaters to streaming services.
Editor’s Note: Previous hearing date was Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. central time. This is a developing story. The content of this article might be upsetting to some readers.
Former University of Richmond men’s basketball standouts Jacob Gilyard, ‘22 and Grant Golden, ‘22, each played in the NBA 2K24 Summer League earlier this month.
The University of Richmond will no longer see race or ethnicity in its admission process after the United States Supreme Court ruled to strike down affirmative action.
After becoming head coach of the University of Richmond baseball team on June 22, Mik Aoki reflected on adapting to a new lifestyle, moving back to the east coast and what he’s excited about this season.
After a Patriot League Championship and a trip to the NCAA Regionals tournament, University of Richmond Women’s Golf Head Coach Calle Barlow reflected on her time with the program, her background playing golf and what’s next for the Spiders.
Editor’s Note: This is a developing story. The content of this article might be upsetting to some readers.