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When designated as the “therapist” of the friend group at an early age, Kristen Day embraced her role quite literally.
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When designated as the “therapist” of the friend group at an early age, Kristen Day embraced her role quite literally.
Anthony Polcari, ‘21, has gained a huge following on social media for his “25-year-old bachelor in D.C.” content.
As nightfall draped Richmond's historic Jackson Ward neighborhood, the enchanting melodies of Soraya Silene, known as IONNA, filled the air at Gallery 5 on a Wednesday evening in mid-October. Her singing echoed through the quiet streets, painting a musical tapestry that wove itself into the art-adorned walls, while about 40 attendees with beers in hand surrounded by art paintings and small cocktail tables swung their bodies to the music.
On the evening of Oct. 25, Leland Melvin, ‘86, had an audience of hundreds captivated by his stories of perseverance as an astronaut at NASA. He was joined on stage – as he was in space – by his friend and fellow former astronaut Robert Satcher. They traveled aboard the shuttle Atlantis in 2009, marking the first time two African-American men were in space together.
Dressed in a stuffy, over-sized spider costume, 5-foot-tall Destiny LeVere Bolling, ‘16, danced to upbeat music and high-fived cheering fans before a home University of Richmond basketball game. Webstur, UR’s mascot, had a special place in Bolling’s heart, which compelled her to volunteer for the role at least once during her student years. Little did the fans know, beneath that fluffy arachnid exterior was a future politician passionate about altruism and advocacy.
Though its influence may seem subtle, theoretical mathematics underlies the science and technology that we use in our everyday lives, serving as a framework for many scientific discoveries.
As she carried her belongings into Lora Robins Court on move-in day last fall, Jasmine Khatcheressian was plagued by anxiety that would last for months. Not only was she nervous to begin a new phase of her life as a first-year college student, but Khatcheressian, a transgender woman, had been assigned to live with a cisgender male roommate in a male housing block.
Despite high currents, jellyfish and chilling water, University of Richmond alum Molly Sanborn ‘16 became the 1,864th swimmer in the world to successfully swim across the English Channel.
Editor's Note: Grace Brogan is a member of the Collegian staff.
Editor's Note: Resources for UR students include CAPS, at CAPS@richmond.edu or (804) 289-8119. The emergency line is (804)289-8911.
Editor’s note: In the second reference, we refer to the Spiritual but Not Religious group as SBNR.
Six-year-old Ben Pearson did not know cancer could kill someone until a year and half into his treatment.
When director Walter Schoen’s first play took the University of Richmond stage in November 1991, it would’ve been impossible to predict the many shows to come, from “King Lear” to Molière’s “Scapino.”
At 7 p.m. every Friday night on WDCE 90.1, seniors Cam MacKinnon and Brett Schoppert host “The Show, Pt. 2": an in-depth, captivating music talk show built on four years of friendship and a shared passion for music.
Editor’s note: Derek Gilmore has written for The Collegian.
Editor's Note: Lauren Oligino wrote for The Collegian.
Danielle Stokes, a University of Richmond professor of law, received grant support for a three-year research project centered on energy transition policy in February.
When asked to recall her fondest memories of home, Kristina Atamanyuk smiled softly and stared into her folded hands.
From writing stories and piecing together a paper book in kindergarten to performing an original rap song at his fourth-grade talent show, Zahkee Williams always looked for a creative outlet. Until high school, his moments of creativity were short-lived sparks that eventually fizzled out. That changed when he began to recite poetry at his school’s showcases in Philadelphia.
The Collegian's staff members Gareth Woo and Helen Mei went behind the scenes to witness what Block Crew and Bollywood Jhatkas have been developing for their upcoming collaborative showcase Bollywood on The Block on March 25 at Camp Concert Hall. Check out the full video here and on The Collegian's YouTube channel.