The Collegian
Friday, April 26, 2024

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Film studies major could begin fall 2010

Justin Mallaney, a business major with a finance concentration, has been interested in film since before he can remember. A sophomore at the University of Richmond, Mallaney has already taken three film classes offered by the English department and is now submitting his application for an independent study in film studies.


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Sophomore participates in Va. pageant

Tasha Baah, a member of the University of Richmond's track and field team, will compete in the Miss Virginia United States pageant on Sunday, April 19. Baah, a sophomore psychology and pre-med major, will be competing against 25 other women for the Miss Virginia United States 2009 title and the opportunity to represent the state at the Miss United States Pageant in Las Vegas, Nev., July 11 to 17. As an aspiring model, Baah said she had never considered entering a pageant before.


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Movie Review: Adventureland

Grade: B - Starring: Jesse Eisenburg, Kristen Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Starr, Kristen Wiig and Bill Hader. What happens? A kid in 1987 has to take a crap summer job at an amusement park.


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Meet the Band: Rookie of the Year

Jordan Trippeer spoke with Ryan Dunson who does vocals and plays the acoustic guitar for Rookie of the Year. Q: Could you tell me a little bit about what inspired you to pursue music? A: I grew up in the church singing in the choir.


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Flavor of the Week: Nanking

7408 W. Broad St. The fortune cookie gods have got it right because Nanking restaurant off of Broad Street is an idyllic setting to ignore those 12 papers and 82 missed workouts in your life and chow on some Chinese food. Now, before any purists get in a tizzy, I will admit that Nanking's cuisine is actually Chinese-American and has almost zero authenticity to it.


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Dear Gabby: Socially awkward "hi"

When should I say hi and when should I not? What kind of wave is the least socially awkward when I'm walking through the commons and around campus? -- Waving Outside Weinstein Hall Dear Waving, The Commons is definitely a breeding ground for awkward moments, so no worries, you're not alone!


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French film festival highlights differences between French and American cinema

Carytown transformed into a "petit France" March 27 to 29, as French flags lined the street and English and French speakers formed a queue around the block of the Byrd Theatre to attend the 17th annual French Film Festival, presented by Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Richmond. A delegation of 44 French actors, directors, producers and writers traveled to Richmond to speak on behalf of their work, said Peter Kirkpatrick, associate professor of French at VCU.