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Controversial personhood bill passes House

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House bills 1, 62 and 462 have all been criticized by opponents, saying they will limit women's access to abortions in the state of Virginia. Fairfax County reported the most abortions in the state, with 2,407. Richmond came in second and Virginia Beach was third, with 2,161 abortions reported during 2010. Infographic by Ying Cheng.

Va. Republicans say agenda not focused on social issues

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More construction underway on Monroe Park Campus

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The West Grace Street South dorms are scheduled to open by Aug. 1.

VCU is set to break ground on the West Grace Street North dorm in the next few weeks

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New library loan program offers iPads, Nooks, Kindles

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As technology continues to play a vital role in education, VCU Libraries are taking another step to link the two together with the introduction of an experimental loan program of iPads, Nooks and Kindles.

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VCU Police take conversational Spanish classes

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Photos by Amber-Lynn Taber

VCU Police learn Spanish for the field

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Briefs

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Protective order requests explode with new Virginia law; Va. leads nation in interracial marriages; Pay raises sought for Virginia workers; Serious Facebook hack lands UK student in prison; U.S. sites hacked as objections grow to piracy deal; Charges against some NY Occupy protesters dropped

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New Pell grant requirements to affect thousands at VCU

February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Federal government changes Pell grant requirements

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VCU students rally for equal rights

February 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
About 40 VCU students and Richmond residents gathered outside of the University Student Commons on Tuesday at the third annual Equal Rights Rally, organized by the VCU Young Democrats.

On a dreary Valentine’s Day, about 40 VCU students and other Richmond residents held a rally to protest legislation they said would undermine a litany of rights – from abortion rights and gay rights to voting rights and free speech.

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Advertising visionary Tom Burrell to visit VCU

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“Slavery came in two forms. Slavery was, in America, physical enslavement, but in order to justify it in a democracy (it became) psychological enslavement.”

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Briefs

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House passes ‘personhood’ and ultrasound measures; Gay, lesbian couples apply to marry in Va.; Newport News to be base of new discount PeoplExpress Airlines; 6.0 quake recorded in Pacific off Ore.; no damage; Arizona’s English-only election law questioned; Wealthy colleges enjoy banner fundraising year

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Crime Log

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Thursday, Feb. 9 Alcohol violation Eagle Mill Towers, 1414 W. Marshall St. – A male student was arrested for being drunk in public. Drug Offense At the corner of West Broad and North Allen streets – A male visitor was arrested for possession of marijuana. Weapons violation At the corner of West Broad and Belvidere Streets – A [...]

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