The Mace & Crown

By: Allison Terres Contributing Writer   Philip Langlais, Professor of Psychology at Old Dominion University, has recently been appointed as President of the Board of Directors for Wetlands Watch. Langlais arrived in Hampton Roads in 2003 as Old Dominion’s new Dean of Graduate Studies. The same year, he accepted an invitation by Dr. Jay Taylor, [...]

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Celebrating the organization’s re-launch, WODU Studios held WODU Studios Activity Hour, a brand launching event for its new sound and design in the House of Blue, on Feb. 10. WODU Studios deemed the event the “giveaway of the semester.” Students lined up for free food, drinks, t-shirts, raffle tickets and fun. The event was free [...]

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The Old Dominion University Monarchs (16-11, 11-4) fell 68-64 to the Virginia Commonwealth University Rams (22-5, 13-2) at the Ted Constant Center on Saturday, Feb. 11.  The game was a heart breaker for the 8,472 fans in attendance as they watched the rival Rams sweep the season series with the Monarchs. “The Ted Constant Center [...]

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Dr. Gail Dickinson Explains her Methods By: Derek Page News Assistant   Dr. Gail Dickinson, associate professor of teaching and learning of the Darden College of Education presented her lecture as part of the Provost’s Conversation Series this past Thursday, Feb. 9. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Carol Simpson presented the lecture in [...]

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Monarchs, I would like to thank all of the students who helped make the Rivalry Week Coin drive a success. I would like to particularly thank the members of the various student organizations that showed their Monarch Pride and determination to beat VCU.  Thank you for all of your support, without you this challenge would [...]

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Each year, over 49,000 student athletes compete in college sports around the country and show great leadership, determination and stamina as they represent their universities. 6-feet-2-inch Lady Monarch forward Mairi Buchan is a great example of these qualities.  The redshirt junior from Scotland is averaging 7.6 points per game and 4.3 rebounds per game this [...]

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In the spirit of Black History Month, the famous Ruby Bridges gave a speech at Old Dominion University on Feb. 6. Recognized as the first known African-American child to attend an all-white elementary school, Bridges has made it her purpose in life to travel the country, relaying her message of how that experience has shaped [...]

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A one manned show, 12th Planet is the alias of DJ John Dadzie.  Using a combination of pyrotechnics and the beats he composed, the audience was literally being moved by the massive speakers at the Feb. 7 show at Peabody’s in Virginia Beach. The show was a part of “The End is Near Tour,” where [...]

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Sex is the reason that you are alive and reading this paper. It is a free and satisfying activity that living things on earth have instinctive nature to do, whether sex is performed out of necessity, like dogs and cats, or for pure pleasure, as in the case of humans. Urban Dictionary describes “sexcapades” as [...]

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Love is in the air. Though it feels like spring is in the air, don’t be fooled; February’s notorious holiday, Valentine’s Day, is quickly approaching, and many of us college students are on a budget.  Here are five ideas on how to spend time with your sweetie without emptying your wallet. 1.)  Movie Night- There are [...]

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