Possessing multiple warrants for his arrest, Richard Simone found himself in a high speed chase with police on Wednesday May, 11. Wanted for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, larceny and failure to stop for police, the chase ended up reaching speeds of over 100 miles per hour through residential streets in both Massachusetts … Continue reading 13. Massachusetts’ Physical Arrest
The Seemingly Forgotten City of Contamination In April of 2014, in an effort to cut costs, a state appointed emergency consultant switched Flint, Michigan’s water supply from the Detroit supply, Lake Huron, to the Flint River. Upon a seemingly successful switch to a closer and more direct water supply, officials at all levels celebrated their … Continue reading 12. Flint, Michigan’s Water Supply
Tuesday classes were cancelled for all cadets on March 8th as the Corps filed into Cameron Hall to listen to Dr. Peter Singer discuss the large impact that technology will have on current and future warfare. During his speech he talked specifically about the morality of using these new technologies and the ethical limitations of … Continue reading 11. Ethical Table Talks and Disagreement over Social Media
On March 7th and 8th, VMI is hosting its annual conference at its Center for Leadership and Ethics, Marshall Hall and Cameron Hall. This year’s topic is the ethical dilemmas in the digital age because in an ever changing world, technology and digital communication are developing into not only a more popular form of communication … Continue reading 10. VMI’s 6th Annual Leadership Conference
While everyone has their own taste when it comes to music, many people are able to extend past their favorites and appreciate the best music of the year. The Grammys give the top musicians and artists of the decade a reason to gather in the same place and celebrate the best of the previous year. … Continue reading 9. Another Year, Another Set of Grammys
On Monday, February 8, amid celebrations around the world, the lunar year for 2016 began. Chinese New Year is something that children and adults look forward to weeks before the actual changing. In Chinese tradition, the coming of the New Year is second in festivities only to the Moon Festival. A traditional feast is made, … Continue reading 8. A Recollection of Chinese New Year
While this Christmas may have come and gone for many of us, for a group of kids in the Lexington area it was one to remember as VMI athletes representing 12 different teams rallied together to supply presents to the families that otherwise may not have been able to afford the gifts their children deserved. … Continue reading 7. Cadet-Athletes Do Their Part to Spread Christmas Cheer
Every year, a few hundred cadets at VMI look forward to finally being able to be recognized as a cadet without wearing a bright red shirt with the spider on the chest. The VMI class ring is a symbol of unity throughout all who wear it and take two and a half years of dedication … Continue reading 6. The History of Entering the Brootherhood
At the peak of an athlete’s pre-competition training, the hemoglobin levels in his or her blood will be at maximum capacity. Hemoglobin is a protein within our blood that carries the oxygen around the body and to the muscles that are being used. By extracting the hemoglobin rich blood at the heightened hemoglobin levels, the … Continue reading 5. 2016 Olympics Could Continue Without Russia
The Virginia Military Institute is quick to boast in many faculty stats that over 95% of professors have earned a Ph.D or hold a terminal degree in their respective field. This statistic will only improve as VMI and the Corps of Cadets would like to welcome four new staff members that arrived earlier this semester … Continue reading 4. VMI Continues to Strengthen Faculty