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VCU students robbed in back-to-back incidents

August 24, 2009 Executive Editor 0

Five VCU students were robbed last week in two separate incidents, according to a VCU Alert posted Friday by John Bennett, the senior vice president for finance and administration. One Wednesday night robbery took place in Oregon Hill, and the Friday morning robbery took place in Carver.

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Dumpster fire causes Shafer evacuation

August 24, 2009 Executive Editor 0

Shafer Court Dining Center was evacuated Sunday evening after a fire broke out in a large trash compactor behind the building. Smoke billowed from Shafer’s loading dock and was visible as far away as Warren W. Brandt Hall. Judging by the dryness of the rest of the dock, it appeared only one of the twelve visible sprinklers went.

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ACC Atlantic Division

August 20, 2009 Executive Editor 0

Boston College will have to continue playing great defense to make any noise in the Atlantic Division. The Eagles ranked 94th in total offense last season but the defense ranked fifth in the
country.

The Eagles did not sign any recruits who are expected to give the team an immediate impact on offense.

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ACC Coastal Division

August 20, 2009 Executive Editor 0

Duke finished last season with four victories.
This doesn’t sound impressive until you consider
that the Blue Devils only won four games in the
previous four seasons.

Senior Thaddeus Lewis returns
at quarterback, and with six other returning offensive
starters, Duke could make a run at a bowl bid, its
first since 1991.