So, friends, the time is almost upon us again. The one day every year when sundresses, lodges and cooked meat coexist (semi) peacefully.
On Tuesday morning, March 26, 2013, as we all geared up to pick sides and have heated debates, a landmark case regarding LGBTQ rights was to be heard before the Supreme Court of the United States. Slowly, Facebook was turning red... No, we weren't all blushing, but glowing with pride.
The following is an interview with Kaitlin Yapchaian, '04, an executive producer with the Prototype Studio at R/GA, a digital advertising agency. What did you study at University of Richmond, and what were your post-graduation plans? I studied studio art (design and photography) and took journalism classes.
"It's a marathon, not a sprint," is such a common phrase for many of us, whether it's about your four years in college, trying to lose weight or day drinking.
Before I begin, I want to put a disclaimer on this piece: as a straight woman, I have a very specific set of lived experiences that only qualify me to write with any kind of authority on some experiences of some other straight women.
I am writing this article not only as a leader on this campus, but also as a student of both Westhampton College and the University of Richmond.
The following is an interview with Sam Kaufman, '99, partner at Owen & Owens PLC and president of the University of Richmond Alumni Association. What did you study at University of Richmond and what were your post-graduation plans? While at UR, I majored in leadership studies with a minor in political science.
Thank you. By reading this article you are not only liking or hating my attempts at writing, but you are supporting student journalism.
"The Feminine Mystique," the novel that launched a generation of feminists, was published 50 years ago last week. In those five decades, the progress of women's rights has lurched and receded, but equality of the sexes for men, women and transgenders is still certainly absent in much of this country, including at the University of Richmond. With much fanfare, the sorority cottages opened last semester.
The following argument was going on behind me at the library last night for about 10 minutes. Nobody won, but both participants succeeded at preventing each other from getting anything done. "I'm, like, so ADD." "No, I am.
As students at the University of Richmond, we all know that this is a dynamic and changing place -- just as we learn and grow, so does our university evolve alongside us. But, our time at Richmond is fleeting.
Some of you may have noticed the new banners around campus, draping from the posts along the roadways here at University of Richmond.
While preparing my last issue as opinion editor of The Collegian, I realized a few things. First: InDesign isn't a black hole of misery that won't let me free until 5 a.m.
No one needs another hook-up culture reminder. I do not intend to stir up a culture war or to pass judgment on anyone.
The following is an interview with Tracey Holgren Ivey, B'82, director of consultant relations at Thompson, Siegel and Walmsley LLC. What did you study at University of Richmond and what were your post-graduation plans? I studied finance and marketing and wanted to work in the fashion industry. What did you actually do post graduation and what is your current position? After a brief stint working as a buyer for a department store, I was lucky enough to land a job at a rapidly growing money management firm. There, I was given the opportunity to experience a broad range of sales and marketing roles before focusing on a consultant relations position, which is what I do today. What is a typical work day in the life of Tracey Holgren Ivey? Several days a week I am on a plane traveling to visit prospective clients.
During the past six months, there have been some changes at Richmond. Have you been paying attention?
The university's website states that, "The coordinate college system is one of the most distinctive features of the University of Richmond," and I couldn't agree more. As a tour guide, I often face the challenge of explaining the benefits of gender-separated colleges to prospective students and their families, and I constantly find myself having to correct their idea of the real world. In the real world, I tell them, you live with only one gender.
To begin I would like to thank The Collegian for the piece it published last week called, "Traditions exist for a reason" by Thomas Neale, because the public voicing of opinions of the many people who comprise the University of Richmond community can only serve to broaden and diversify discussions pertinent to the school. But I must be honest with you, Mr. Neale.
Simply, Zach Lager is my roommate of three years from college and one of my best friends (and I'm sure others would say the same). But so what?
The following is an interview with Katie Bell, '07, associate director of regional initiatives. What did you study at University of Richmond and what were your post-graduation plans? I double-majored in journalism and leadership studies.
