As the growth of unpaid internships continue, the United States government is considering making them illegal. According to the New York Times, numerous cases of interns being the victims of the abusive power of employers have been tried in court all over the country. This abuse varies from sexual harassment,Continue Reading
The opinions presented in this article reflect those of the individual reporter, not of the Rank & File collectively. 1. Wild Hogs (2009): I guess the mid-life crisis angle isn?t uncharacteristic of John Travolta, but get some self-respect, Travolta. You were Vince Vega. 2. Gigli (2003): This movie got aContinue Reading
For a team that has traditionally disregarded the annual National Football League (NFL) draft, the Washington Redskins will play an extremely large role in the upcoming event, held this Thursday. Their actual first round pick may be of little consequence, but the recent moves they?ve made will play a hugeContinue Reading
On April 12, boys? varsity soccer lost 1-3 to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. Due to breakdowns in the defense and an uncoordinated midfield, Jefferson, which was previously win-less, pulled out ahead in an otherwise even match-up. Results of Friday?s game against Centerville High School were notContinue Reading
While selecting majors, dorms and roommates fluster matriculating college freshmen, their parents are focusing on a more problematic aspect of higher education ? the cost. Buried within the mess of the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act was recently passed, making a collegeContinue Reading
For most, pursuing higher education means an academically-focused college experience. But for a few Statesmen alumni, higher education means pursuing collegiate athletics and handling the pressure of balancing academics and athletics in college. Ryan Goss, a junior on the University of Richmond National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I AAContinue Reading
The baseball season has begun to swing into high gear for both the varsity and JV teams. Each team has experienced some adversity, but some success as well. The varsity team, with a record of 3-7, and has entered the heart of their Liberty District schedule. The team recently facedContinue Reading
We spend four years of our lives trying to juggle the stresses of school, a social life, extracurricular activities and jobs, and it?s not always easy to stay motivated to do those necessary things. But would creating your own curriculum or getting paid to go to school keep you motivatedContinue Reading
Teamwork and determination, according to boys? lacrosse coach Andrew Freeman, are the two things that the varsity team needs to work on if they want to see an improvement in their ongoing losing streak. Girls? varsity, on the other hand, has been experiencing both wins and losses in recent weeks.Continue Reading
Among the numerous banners hanging in the gym, the softball team?s district banner bears a single date ? 1976. “The last time we won a district championship was in 1976 and we hope 2010 will be the next,” freshman Mina Don said. According to senior Christine Grilliot, the team usesContinue Reading
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