The Mace & Crown

A concern burning in the minds of juniors and seniors at Old Dominion involves what to do after walking over the sacred seal and receiving that hard-earned diploma. The Career Management Center hosted this semester’s spring career fair on March 29 at the Ted Constant Center. The CMC has been hosting the fair twice annually [...]

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The Women’s Center at ODU celebrated its thirty-fifth anniversary with a reception in the Perry Library Learning Commons conference room on March 29. The Women’s Center was founded in October 1976 and is the oldest center on a Virginia college campus that has served students for over 35 years. The center began as a re-entry [...]

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With the diversity of the student body, ODU’s fourth annual International Festival allowed for different cultures to come together and learn about one another. On April 1, the Ted Constant Convocation Center filled with people from all over the world coming to celebrate cultures. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., people enjoyed various foods, crafts [...]

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Monday’s array of Greek lettered T-shirts or widespread display of school colors proves it’s Greek Week. Monday, March 26 marked the beginning of Greek Week 2012. Greek Week is an annual event that serves as a platform to unify all Greek chapters and councils. Greek Week allows fraternity and sorority members to promote a positive [...]

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Human trafficking is an ongoing issue that has affected many women living in third world countries. Last Saturday, March 24 at 8:30 p.m. in the North Café, student organization F.O.R.E.I.G.N.E.R.S. hosted a “Fashion Fights Back” themed fashion show to bring awareness and raise money to support victims of human trafficking. The event was free but [...]

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Hampton Roads wants locals to experience world cultures and cuisines first-hand. On Sunday, April 1, Old Dominion will be holding its fourth annual International Festival. The event will be held from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. Thousands of people are expected to attend the event for a global extravaganza. [...]

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“Hidden Colors,” a documentary detailing hidden historical facts about the Aboriginal and African descendent tribes of ancient times that have been left out of the pages of history, was hosted by ODU student organization Minds About Progress.  A panel comprised of members from MAP presented the documentary that featured the real and untold history of [...]

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The Safe Space Committee’s proposal to secure designated housing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning students has been approved. Students of the LBGTQ community will now have the option to live in a separate space within an ODU residence hall known as Lavender House that is exclusively for LGBTQ members and allies. “LGBTQ students [...]

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Online gaming is fun because you get to compete against other gamers from around the world. But would not it be more fun to compete against other players for money? Competitive gaming hit the video game scene heavy in 2002 with the start of Major League Gaming.  There has always been major tournaments for video [...]

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Richmond was a battleground last weekend, and in a battle of comedy, there are no prisoners. “Da Minions,” the ODU improv comedy group, attended their first competition in Richmond last weekend. The team members competed against an array of universities, from local VCU to University of Miami. The tournament “Comedy Sportz Improv Maddness” lasted two [...]

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