Archive for tag: sports

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rams Celebrate Final Four

March 29, 2011 10:02 am Career Advice, News

It was unexpected, it came out of nowhere. The capitol city of Virginia (Richmond) held its breath in anticipation and disbelief. It was a miracle that this underdog team made it to March madness in the first place. Then the VCU Rams made it into the Sweet Sixteen. Critics thought that this would be the [...]

Would You Really Want to Be a Pro Athlete?

July 16, 2009 3:30 pm Career Advice

Most people say to choose a career that you enjoy, but doesn’t that make what you love into work? Or does it make work into something you love to do?

Sports & Athletics Resources

December 31, 2008 10:53 am Resources

Sports and athletics are a fun part of any college experience. Whether you are rooting for your college sports team, participating in college intramural sports, or attending a university on an athletic scholarship, sports and athletics programs provide an outlet for any student. Students can get burned out on only focusing solely on their education [...]

Best Places to Watch a College Game

August 8, 2008 7:10 am Education, Entertainment

The best places to watch a college game are those that have enough space for everyone who wants to attend, yet at the same time are crowded enough to provide all the jostling, cheering elbow-to-elbow excitement fans expect.

The 10 Strangest College Mascots

June 5, 2007 2:17 pm Education

Sure, you have bulldogs, panthers, knights, and hawks. But not every school chooses a conventional mascot. In fact, some schools select rather unconventional ones and often for rather strange and unorthodox reasons. Here are ten of the strangest, in no particular order — except for the last one.

Learning More: Outdoor Recreation

February 1, 2007 1:54 pm FYI

Getting outdoors often is one of the best ways to improve your overall health and well being. Outdoor recreation such as hiking, biking, fishing, camping, playing sports and skiing are great ways to get some sunshine and fresh air.