The Mace & Crown

Campus Ministry by day, music venue by night By: R Jay Molina Since the fall semester of 2011, Joel Carman, an Old Dominion University junior, has turned ODU’s Wesley House into a venue on certain days of the semester for local and regional bands to come out and share their talent. The Wesley House is [...]

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By: Megan Stamper Restaurant Week in downtown Norfolk was in full swing last week with over 20 participating restaurants. All styles of cuisines participated, and all at good prices. Downtown Norfolk’s Restaurant Week was from Jan. 22 to Jan.29 and a variety of specials were offered. A two-course lunch was offered at some restaurants for [...]

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An authentic BBQ joint you should know about By: Rashad Little Located directly across from Old Dominion’s University Village Bookstore is an appetizing, southern barbeque spot dubbed Mojo Bones. As advertised, Mojo Bones is certainly a “Genuine BBQ Joint.” Other than the mouthwatering smell of ribs and beef brisket upon entrance, you will hear the [...]

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By Mary Jamora Nestled comfortably right beside Cogan’s Pizza, Local Heroes already seems to be the ideal place to lose yourself in the world of graphic novels. Located in the heart of Ghent at 1905 Colonial Ave., the comic book store has been running strong for four years, giving its residents their recommended dose of [...]

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A closer look at the games of 2011 By: Steven Knauer   The year 2011 was a big year for gaming, to say the least. Huge titles such as “Gears of War 3,” “Skyrim,” and “Star Wars: The Old Republic” hit the market and made a huge impact. With all these juggernauts, it’s hard to [...]

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By Siaga Johnson Known as a place where vacationers indulge in good food, great times and breathtaking attractions, Las Vegas draws people like bees to honey. With some money to spend on gambling, people flock to casinos to try their hand at Lady Luck and see if they can successfully win money during a vacation [...]

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By: Dominique Bailey Although he graduated from University of California Davis with a Ph.D in ecology and evolution, Tim Lee is not spending his days or nights suffering in a lab. He is living it up, bumping elbows with some of comedy’s greats in Los Angeles comedy clubs. Lee is not the first person to [...]

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MaryAnn Jackson  Staff Writer What has been almost ten years in the making is now a reality. Urban Outfitters, the ever-popular Philadelphia based chain tailored for young adults is making its way to Norfolk. Urban Outfitter’s new Norfolk home will be located on 271 Granby St. in a building formerly owned by Bobby Wright. The [...]

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Justin Brown News Editor Political science professor, Dr. Steve Yetiv, received one of Virginia’s Outstanding Faculty Awards. Yetiv began his work at Old Dominion University in 1993 and has become one of the leading faces of the political science department. Yetiv has worked in-depth with foreign policy and international relations and this year was commended [...]

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Derek Page News Assistant Old Dominion University administrators drafted a regulation to be considered by the Board of Visitors in Dec. 2011, regarding the possession of concealed weapons on campus. The board approved, on Jan. 12, the regulation to prohibit anyone from bringing a gun to campus, with the exception of law enforcement officers. “I [...]

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