Facing tough competition
Sophomore swimmer Chrissy Brodt is competing in the Terrapin Invitational this weekend at the University of Maryland, College Park. (Eliza Morse/The Collegian)
Exploring the elegant ties between math and biology
From left, juniors Alex Cooke and Adam Hake explore the links between mathematics and biology with professor Ovidiu Lipan, pictured right. (Ivori Zvorsky/The Collegian)
Richmond runner in NCAA Regionals
Junior Matt Llano finished seventh at the NCAA Southeast Regional Championship on Saturday and will compete in the national championships Monday. (Dan Petty/The Collegian)
SPORTS
Spiders fall to national power Syracuse 76-71 at Carrier Dome
The men’s basketball team led Syracuse University after the first half, but lost 76-71 Tuesday night at the Carrier Dome.
• Llano running in NCAA championship on Monday (11/20/08)
• Women’s soccer season is strong foundation for next year (11/20/08)
• Football is ending. I’m sad. (11/20/08)
• Swimming and diving to face ranked teams at Maryland (11/20/08)
OPINION
Gluttony and materialism: Who wouldn’t be thankful?
Congratulations to America for eating Thanksgiving and Christmas and pooping out gluttony and materialism. That’s an awkward image, to be true, but completely apt.
• In my own defense (11/20/08)
• Writing to save my life (11/20/08)
• Why not McCain? (11/20/08)
• Too many pastels (11/20/08)
UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
TOP STORIES
Fate of city bus service to university to be decided in January
The Greater Richmond Transit Company has not finalized plans about whether bus service will be eliminated to the university.
Former Spider to return to space
After being back on Earth for only nine months, Leland Melvin is already training for his next trip to space.
Heilman returns from 3,000-mile motorcycle trip
Chancellor E. Bruce Heilman set out to prove that you’re never to old for an adventure.
NEWS
Drinking survey reveals habits
A drinking survey from the Richmond College Dean’s Office revealed that students’ drinking habits do not usually affect their academics.
• Two stories, one international conflict (11/20/08)
• Business students compete in Strategic Innovation Challenge (11/20/08)
• Groups David stares down Facebook Goliath (11/20/08)
• Police Report: 11/20/08 (11/20/08)
• Exchange coordinators express benefits of education abroad (11/20/08)
FEATURES
Through the eyes of Frank Rich, a non-stop media circus
Politics and entertainment have become so intertwined that government can create false news stories, New York Times op-ed columnist Frank Rich says.
• Movie Review: “Quantum of Solace” (11/20/08)
• Rockapella brings holiday spirit to UR (11/20/08)
• Richmond joins micro-blogging Web site Twitter.com (11/20/08)
• The Wishbone Tradition (11/20/08)

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