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ESL groups on campus unify to create tutoring program

During the summer, a core group of about eight University of Richmond Bonner Scholars came together in order to establish one cohesive English as a Second Language program where students at Richmond could help teach English to members of the community who want to assimilate into society. The idea was presented to the group of students by Kelly Behrend, a 2010 graduate, who thought this would be a great project for the Bonners to undertake. In the beginning, the idea was to unify the three main English as a Second Language, or ESL, groups that were organized by Richmond students.

Officer raises awareness about domestic violence

A University of Richmond senior was the victim of an extreme domestic violence case in December 2005.

Students in Chile react to miner rescue

Thirty-three miners in Copiapo, Chile were trapped in the San Jose mine 2,297 feet underground for 69 days after the mine collapsed on Aug.

Police Report: 10/28/10

Vandalism Oct. 18, 12:33 a.m. A door knob, valued at $30, was damaged in the 1000 block of the University Forest Apartments. Oct.

Breaking: RC and Georgetown students released for 90 days

WASHINGTON, D.C. ? A U.S. District Court released a University of Richmond and Georgetown University student to the custody of their fathers on Oct.

Flu vaccinations available this week in Commons for $25

The Student Health Center will be offering flu shots from Oct. 26-28 in the Westhampton Hanging Lounge in the Commons. Sarah Fisher, the nurse supervisor at the health center, said the vaccinations would cost $25.

RC freshman arraigned on drug charges; hearing on Oct. 27

Housing Department to change all UFA locks

In light of recent breaking-and-entering reports on campus, the University of Richmond housing department will change all locks on the doors of the University Forest Apartments, said Carolyn Bigler, assistant director of undergraduate student housing. "We're going to be issuing new keys for all residents, and the work will be done within the next two weeks," Bigler said. The schedule for the lock changes is as follows: * Apartment blocks 100 through 1100 will be changed on Wednesday, Nov.

Red flags placed near library to symbolize dating violence

Approximately 200 small red flags were stuck into the lawn in front of the University of Richmond's Boatwright Memorial Library Oct.

BASE forum promotes awareness of LGBT suicides

On Sept. 22, 2010, Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi, 18, of Ridgewood, N.J., jumped off of the George Washington Bridge after his college roommate broadcast live images of him online having sexual relations with another man. BASE (Black Alliance for Sexual-Minority Equality) held an open forum on Monday, Oct.

Video: Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

Alpha Chi Omega hosted Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a new philanthropy event held Tues., Oct. 15. Four-person teams registered to walk a relay around the lake, learning facts about domestic violence at different stations.

AIDS Memorial Quilt activist encourages compassion

Students, faculty and community members gathered for the inaugural event of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies' Kaleidoscope speaker series on Oct.

Two RC freshmen arrested on charges of vandalism

University of Richmond police arrested two Richmond College freshmen on charges of vandalism for damages made to student cars during the early morning hours of Oct.

Print Edition PDF: 10/21/10

Click here to download the October 21, 2010, full PDF edition of The Collegian.

Campus leaders, police evaluate safety needs

Top University of Richmond officials met for a 2.5-hour walk around the campus during the night of Oct.

Part of Weinstein Center court replaced after flood

Six weeks after a flood in the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness destroyed part of one basketball court, the affected court has been repaired and is available for use. The incident occurred around 4 p.m.

Flags on Boatwright lawn raise awareness about dating violence

Approximately 200 small red flags were stuck into the lawn in front of the University of Richmond's Boatwright Memorial Library Oct.

Police Report: 10/7/10

Vandalism Oct. 6, 8:35 a.m. An exit sign, valued at $50, was damaged in South Court. Oct.

Social networking contributes to alum realty success

University of Richmond graduate Blair Brandt recognized the difficulty his recently graduated friends were having in apartment searching and created a solution to help, which became The Next Step Realty. The company, founded in April, matches recent college graduates with real estate brokers in cities where the apartment searchers have employment, said Brandt, who was a leadership studies major with a business minor.

Update: WC senior speaks about most recent UFA break-in

An unidentified male assailant entered a locked Westhampton College apartment around 2:30 a.m. on Oct.