Richmond's fight to stay healthy
It's officially fall here in Richmond, but with temperatures in the 70s one day and the 40s the next, it's hard to enjoy the season, especially when you and everyone else are sick.
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It's officially fall here in Richmond, but with temperatures in the 70s one day and the 40s the next, it's hard to enjoy the season, especially when you and everyone else are sick.
Athletes are usually focused on game plans and matchups, but now they have to worry about illness, too.
The University Facilities staff has spent thousands of dollars on hand sanitizers, which are now in highly frequented areas on campus to help prevent the spread of the H1N1 flu virus.
At least 68 students at the University of Richmond have reported symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus since classes began Aug. 24, university officials confirmed today.
A University of Richmond nurse told residence life staff Friday that two students had tested positive for the H1N1 strain of influenza A, according to two students at the mandatory meeting.
Absurd: (adj.) ridiculously unreasonable; having no rational or orderly relationship to human life. From the French absurde, from the Latin absurdus: deaf, stupid. No alternate pronunciations. But alternate connotations for sure.
In response to several influenza-like illnesses on campus, University of Richmond officials are informing students and staff about their responsibilities if an outbreak of H1N1, also known as the swine flu, occurs.
Students with influenza-like illnesses should return home if they live within several hours of the university, according to the H1N1 flu response plan sent to students today.
August 31, 11:15 a.m. -- Steve Allred, provost and vice president for academic affairs, sent an e-mail to staff and faculty, confirming four suspected cases of H1N1 influenza on campus. He also instructed them as to the university's planned response to a potential outbreak of H1N1 influenza.
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May 7, 4:58 p.m. -- A University of Richmond student who had developed flu-like symptoms last week has tested negative for all strains of influenza, including H1N1, according to an e-mail from the university communications office.
Vandalism
When Sadia Gado Alzouma invited her friend to visit Richmond last weekend, she intended to show her a stunning campus set against the backdrop of a warm spring-like day.
I'm sure there are countless articles and editorials in this week's edition of The Collegian recapping the wonderful snow day we all saw on Monday. While you all may be tired of reading about it, I couldn't let this opportunity pass without expressing a word of gratitude to the university administration and staff who made our snow day a success.
Contact videographer Jordan Trippeer at jordan.trippeer@richmond.edu
March 3, 9:58 a.m. -- Despite temperatures in the teens and some icy roadways and sidewalks, the University of Richmond will be open today and operating on a normal business and class schedule, university officials announced at 5:30 a.m.
The worst winter weather in eight years slammed into Virginia Sunday night into Monday morning, leaving about seven inches of snow at the University of Richmond campus and forcing the cancellation of Monday classes.
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WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- Republican presidential candidate John McCain rallied supporters in Virginia on Saturday in a state that polls suggest is slipping out of 44 years of his party's control.
The City of Richmond has hundreds of restaurants, but located at 421 E. Franklin St. is the second-longest-running establishment downtown. Penny Lane Pub is 35 years old and provides an escape from a southern city to a bustling pub in Liverpool, England.