Monthly Archives: April 2008
Report looks at grad rates for African-Americans
A report published in the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education reveals statistics on the black graduation rate of many universities in America. The national average is 42%. VCU ties the national average. A look at the rates of other … Continue reading
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Bobby Broyles and Brett Tignor It’s that time of year for may VCU students. Some of these students are going to have to come over big obstacles. Some of these obstacles include finishing final exams or fulfilling graduation requirements. However, … Continue reading
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VCU seniors dance their way to graduation
Delle Beganie Ten VCU Dance seniors choreographed and produced their own pieces for their senior project, in a dance concert called “Back 2 Back”. Each piece showed off the dancers individual style and emotion. Here are some shots of the … Continue reading
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Top 5 Communities for Recycling
By Alex Bahr Capital News Service Here are the five solid waste planning units with the highest recycling rates in 2006, according to the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. All of these localities have population densities higher than the state … Continue reading
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How Localities Rank in Recycling
By Alex Bahr Capital News Service Here is the percentage of solid waste recycled in every city and county in Virginia during calendar year 2006, according to the state Department of Environmental Quality.
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Vienna Leads State in Recycling
By Alex Bahr Capital News Service The town of Vienna has taken the lead when it comes to recycling in Virginia, recycling more than 55 percent of all solid waste produced in 2006, according to the state Department of Environmental … Continue reading
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Recycling Rises Overall but Varies by Locality
By Alex Bahr Capital News Service Recycling is on the rise in Virginia, according to the state Department of Environmental Quality, but several localities are having trouble getting residents to recycle their trash. Statewide, Virginia’s recycling rate topped 38 percent … Continue reading
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VCU students helping children with deformities
Brandon Shulleeta One group of VCU students is trying to help children with facial deformities. They’ve committed to support Operation Smile, a non-profit international organization that sends surgeons to work temporarily in developing countries. Most of their patients have … Continue reading
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Allergy season hits VA hard in April
Bobby Broyles There are many signs that spring is upon us - warm temperatures, flowers blooming, and allergy season. Each year allergies affect many people in Richmonder and throughout the area. VCU cross country runner Jay Wyss says he notices a … Continue reading
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A look back at the history of VCU
Emily Smith & Brett Tignor This summer, Virginia Commonwealth University will celebrate its 40th anniversary, but the school actually dates back to the 1800′s. VCU traces its roots back to the opening of the Medical College of Virginia in 1838. … Continue reading
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