Alternative breaks that involve volunteering, rather than partying at the beach or staying home and watching TV, are on the rise for college students. At William and Mary, the Office of Community Engagement and Scholarship (OCES) offers "Branch Out" service trips throughout the year at the regional, national, and international levels, fulfilling part of this increasing demand. (0) comments
The Virginia Informer has learned that the interest from the Student Assembly's Consolidated Reserve bank account, currently at around $178,000, does recycle into the account but is instead is given to the administration. A Freedom of Information Act request aimed to determine the amount of interest earned annually and where that interest goes. (0) comments
William and Mary students aren't the only ones fighting against noise ordinances that restrict behavior; singer Madonna was recently sued and threatened with eviction due to the amount of noise she was creating by dancing and performing music in her Manhattan apartment. (1) comment
The standard battery of sexually transmitted infection test at the Student Health Center costs $76. A Chlamydia test is $18. A Gonorrhea test is $18. A syphilis test is $10 and an HIV test $25. A physical exam to rule out herpes or genital warts is $5. (0) comments
William and Mary's most recent search for a mascot began in February 2009. In 1927, the mascot of the College of William and Mary was an alligator. Starting in the 1980s, the term "Indians" was no longer used. Terry Driscoll, chairman of the Mascot Committee, put it this way: "I've been here fourteen years and we haven't had an official mascot in all my time being here. (0) comments
While William and Mary does not possess a varsity lacrosse team, the Men's Club Lacrosse team is a formidable replacement. Composed of about 40 athletes, the Club Lacrosse team annually battles it out against schools in Virginia such as UVA, University of Richmond, Hampden Sydney, JMU, and ODU. (0) comments
Fall is hands down my favorite season. The leaves are changing colors, football is finally on, and Thanksgiving is just around the bend-and who doesn't love Thanksgiving? Now I have discovered yet another thing to look forward to: seasonal beers. The latest that I have tried is Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale, Blue Moon's autumn beer. (0) comments
If you must know, or if you haven't figured it out already, I'm a fan of fruity (aka girly) beverages. You should be, too, if I'm going to be honest with you. They're delicious, refreshing, and usually have pieces of real, juicy fruit in them (which will prevent you disciples of the Hot-Pocket from getting gout). (0) comments