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SPORTS

Men’s basketball fills staff after NCAA violations

Peter Thomas, a former Spiders center who graduated in 2007, has been named director of basketball operations, replacing Rob Jones.

• Looking for my dream job

(10/9/08)

• Cross country teams run personal and team bests at Lehigh

(10/9/08)

• Women’s soccer in top third of A-10 standings

(10/9/08)

• Women’s golf to play in its only home tournament next week

(10/9/08)

OPINION

Say what you think … then learn why you’re wrong

The Kappa Sig e-mail to the current class of rushes is not the first of its kind nor is this ridiculous type of language isolated to Kappa Sig or even fraternities in general – it’s connected to more than anyone in a position of leadership is probably willing to admit.

• The writing on the wall

(10/9/08)

• Not “all women” are offended, just feminists

(10/9/08)

• Why am I not offended?

(10/9/08)

• Respiration? how about a sigh?

(10/9/08)

TOP STORIES

Spiders lose to No. 1 JMU 38-31 at home in final minutes

No. 1 James Madison University and No. 5 University of Richmond were tied with 18 seconds left, and everybody was getting ready for overtime — except Scotty McGee.

Students, administrators react to explicit e-mail

University of Richmond administrators and members of the Greek system say they are taking swift action after a Kappa Sigma fraternity recruitment officer sent an e-mail that included graphically explicit language encouraging recruits to bring freshman girls to fraternity events for sex.

Spider Fund adjusts to economy

Finance students involved with the Student Managed Investment Fund, called SMIF or Spider Fund, are working to adjust investment strategies with $300,000 of the university’s endowment.

NEWS

Report shows upward trend in civic engagement

A 2007 community engagement report shows the University of Richmond had a $450 million annual economic impact on the Greater Richmond economy, contributed over 100,000 hours of community service a year and was one of the top 25 private employers in the Greater Richmond area.

• Mental Health Awareness Week observed on campus

(10/9/08)

• Police Report: 10/9/08

(10/9/08)

• Students spread domestic violence awareness

(10/9/08)

• Members hear calls for funding

(10/9/08)

• Richmond wins grant for data visualization

(10/9/08)

FEATURES

If you’re staying in Richmond for Fall break…

Check out these ideas to have fun while you’re on campus for break.

• After 19 years, the Crowes are still rockin’

(10/9/08)

• Students design program to end world hunger

(10/9/08)

• Boutique of the Week: Chop Suey Tuey

(10/9/08)

• A Day in the Life of: A Post Office Employee

(10/9/08)