UVa. struggles continue: Cavs lose to Seattle, 59-53

Scott German

Having survived a horrific effort Monday night with a last second tip-in to beat Norfolk State University, the Virginia Cavaliers weren’t as fortunate tonight against Seattle University, losing 59-53 to the Red Hawks in John Paul Jones Arena. Although almost unimaginable, Virginia was less efficient offensively in tonight’s game than in Monday’s near-debacle against NSU….

VCU holds off VMI, 86-80

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Keydets cut lead from 13 to 1 late Good senior leaders step up when their teams need them the most. That’s exactly what was on display for the Virginia Commonwealth University men’s basketball team on Wednesday night against in-state rival, VMI. Seniors Jamie Skeen and Brandon Rozzell combined for 37 points, 24 in the second…

McDonnell: $50M down payment on higher-ed push

Chris Graham

Gov. Bob McDonnell will call for $50 million in new higher-education spending in his amendments to the 2010-2012 state budget, he said today. McDonnell made the announcement as part of the rollout of Preparing for the Top Jobs of the 21st Century: The Virginia Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2011, a legislative package that he…

Supreme Court declines to intervene in college free-press case

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to review a ruling by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals that allows restrictions on alcohol-related advertising in college publications in Virginia. However, arguments against the restrictions will continue in the lower courts. “We are disappointed that the Supreme Court decided not to hear this important First Amendment…

Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

Virginia football coach Mike London talks with the news media on Monday. Virginia (4-7, 1-6 ACC) travels to Virginia Tech (9-2, 7-0 ACC) on Saturday. QUESTION:   What is the game plan as far as Tyrod Taylor?  LONDON:  I tell you what, you’ve seen a lot of people try to game plan him certain ways, but…

Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

Virginia coach Mike London talks with the news media. Virginia (4-6, 1-5 ACC) plays at Boston College (5-5, 3-4 ACC) on Saturday. Opening Statement Unfortunately I have to report on one of our captains, Ras I Dowling, who started the game and after the first couple of reps in the contest he came out with…

EMU dedicates new solar facility

Jim Bishop

Eastern Mennonite University dedicated and celebrated the largest solar photovoltaic project built so far in the state of Virginia in a public ceremony held Monday afternoonon EMU’s campus. During the celebration in EMU’s Campus Center, about 150 members of the campus community, public officials and local neighbors saw the university’s president Loren Swartzendruber unveil the…

Press Conference: Mike London

Chris Graham

Virginia football coach Mike London talks with the news media. UVa. (4-5, 1-4 ACC) hosts Maryland (6-3, 3-2 ACC) on Saturday. What is your strategy on guys returning kicks from four or five yards deep in the end zone? It depends on who’s back there, number one. And then obviously the returner’s got to see…