Michael Rao, VCU's President, issued a statement today on visas being revoked for two students and one alumni. In the letter, he claims VCU "stands with our international community," but offers no practical guidance as to what this means for international students...
Unholy hell, Richmond! The aftermath of the second SHRED-A-THON leaves us in awe. It was an absolute mind-blowing triumph! The night reverberated with electrifying energy as the shredding warriors conquered the stage. The competition was fierce, pushing the limits of pure awesomeness, resulting in a few exploding heads (a massive shoutout to...
\m/ Prepare yourselves, metal warriors! \m/ We gather here today to witness a showdown of epic proportions, where the gods of metal shall determine who possesses the mightiest shred! We wish we had a scientific "SHRED-O-METER" that could accurately gauge the power, speed, and precision of these riff masters, but alas, such a device remains a...
If you have not done so already, please read Chris Dovi’s piece for Style Weekly on the recent actions against Rumors and other local businesses http://bit.ly/jcwfj I’m sitting in an empty room of a Fan bar at 2:30pm on a Thursday, drinking margaritas with Casey Longyear and Marshe Wyche (as well as some friends and supporters) of Rumors...
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping showdown as teams from RVA (Richmond, Virginia) and DC (Washington, D.C.) lock horns in an electrifying competition for the highly sought-after CBRX Cup. The adventure unfolds on May 27th, when four pairs from each city embark on a journey filled with riveting challenges and opportunities to amass points. Each...
This past First Friday in May, Richmond experienced an eventful International Worker’s Day, also known as May Day, a day that many Americans might not be familiar with. The streets were filled with passionate marchers advocating for workers’ rights. The Worker's Rights March commenced with a peaceful assembly. However, to avoid passing through an...
Welcome to "RVA Second to None Compilation", a striking collection of musical pieces that encapsulates the vibrant and diverse music scene of Richmond, Virginia in 2009. With a selection that spans a gamut of genres from punk to metal, folk to experimental, this compilation exhibits the veritable cornucopia of talent that called Richmond home....
"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father, Virginian, and international baller. We pull in to a sun baked parking lot full of SUVs with...
