Remembering Lori Pleasants

The home of Rodney and Donna Pleasants is sprinkled with solemn reminders of a young woman described as energetic and full of life. A picture of a young dancer sits as the centerpiece of a photograph collection that tells the story of a girl with the energy and ambition to try just about everything once. A large paper butterfly sits perched outside the kitchen as a symbol of someone whose friends knew her as the “butterfly girl.”

So You're Thinking of Grad School, Eh?

For some people, obtaining their bachelor's degree is the end of the road education-wise. Yet in an increasing number of fields, an advanced degree is highly desirable and in some cases a necessity. The process of finding the right grad school is really no different than the one you used to find the right undergrad institution.

Radio Reading Service

Many people take being able to sit down and read the newspaper or a magazine for granted. However, what about those people who cannot see well enough to read the newspaper print or those who cannot see at all? WVTF Public Radio in Roanoke realizes there are people out there with print disabilities. That is why they began offering the Radio Reading Service.

Have A Green Summer!

Earth Day has arrived, and for many it means a day of heightened environmental awareness. The earth needs your help the other 364 days of the year. Here are some easy ways to help the environment this summer.

Whim's Advice for New Students

Whim would like to take this opportunity to offer some suggestions regarding college life that we have learned along the way. You wouldn't want to come to RU unprepared now would you?

Having A Senior Moment Here

Senioritis set in about three weeks ago.

I caught it later than most. I started skipping meetings for no good reason, when it was only last year that I scoffed my good friend Brian for doing the same. What did I know? Senior moments are counting down the days to the next big assignment instead of graduation, weddings, or trips. Senior moments are looking around you and getting wishy-washy about this being the last _______ (fill in the blank here- Highlander Festival, fall, April, whatever).

Memoirs of a Senior… that Eats Madness for Lunch!

I, Grant Simmons, being of sound mind (ha) and body hereby bequeath:

Freak Pic of the Week 5

What a Waste of Time: Products That Make You Wonder

What's Going On With China?

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VDOT Implements Get-Out-And-Push Zones

FDA Announces Project Focusin

Clintons Move to Radford

Campus Photos RU Doesn't Want You to See

Yes, You Too Can Study Abroad

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Searching For the Perfect Apartment?
These Tips Might Help

Planning On Tanning for Spring?
Learn the Dark Side of Tanning Beds

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Circle K Reaches Out

Credit Cards: No Free Ticket To Shop

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Did You Go to the Career Fair?

Need Something to Do? See the Cotton Kings!

The History of Valentine's Day

Thinking of law school?
Here are some things you need to know

Weight room's new home pleases residents