Rockbridge Report http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ en-us ToddM@wlu.edu 2009-11-19T17:22:59-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Where's the Holiday Spirit? http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/11/ The holidays are almost upon us here in Lexington, but for such a busy and festive time of the year, the town is pretty quiet. Sure, Christmas wreaths are already up (all in the name of putting on a show... 4777@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-11-19T17:22:59-05:00 All work and no play? Not a journalist's way -- http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/11/ All work and no play? It isn't exactly a journalist's credo. Last year the producers implemented an "About Us" page to put the faces to the hard work that goes into creating the news each week; the reporters and producers... 4763@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-11-02T19:25:17-05:00 Sprezzatura http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/03/ The Italians have this thing called "sprezzatura." It's what our Italian friend referred to when, stomping around Rome earlier this year, we marveled at the perfectly "thrown together" model types traipsing down the Via del Corso. While our dear guide... 4224@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-03-05T16:33:21-05:00 Going green has become fashionable http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/02/ "Reduce your carbon footprint!" "Go Green!" "Wind energy!" Save money and save the planet!" It seems that these slogans supporting environmental causes are everywhere nowadays. This week our reporters followed a couple stories on the environment. The stories focused on... 4191@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-02-27T08:26:01-05:00 Who wants to be a half-millionaire? http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/02/ I guess it serves the government right for trying to do a good thing. It literally did a reverse Robin-Hood -- took money from the hands of hard-working taxpayers who are losing their jobs and facing foreclosure -- and put... 4138@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-02-12T16:30:44-05:00 Super Bowl Shock and Awe http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/02/ Sunday's Super Bowl was not supposed to be good. Of the teams assembling in Tampa--the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers--neither were the Cinderellas of the season, nor the dominating powerhouses or sentimental favorites (sorry, Manning brothers). And at that,... 4108@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-02-06T11:13:22-05:00 A little more fun for a little less http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/01/ During a time when melancholy stories of budget cuts, job cuts and a failing economy dominate the news, it is refreshing to hear stories like that of the Sample of the City event in Lexington. Alicia Budich covered the story... 4034@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-01-29T16:38:25-05:00 Celebrating a real American - and his family http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/01/ Barack Hussein Obama is the 44th president of the United States. His father was not a former president. His last name does not denote the wealth that a name like Rockefeller or Forbes does. At first glance, the name doesn't... 3991@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-01-22T13:52:57-05:00 New year, new hope http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2009/01/ So a new year has begun and a new team for The Rockbridge Report has been assembled. Being involved in The Rockbridge Report has long been a dreaded experience for new journalism students, but as a veteran of the j-school... 3990@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2009-01-15T13:50:52-05:00 A Look at the Court of Supreme-ness http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2008/11/ Well, I think Jacob pretty accurately described the Supreme Court experience. I echo everything he said and add this: it’s much smaller than I thought and the security is insane. Seriously, a bulging, muscular security guard with an earpiece... 3771@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2008-11-18T08:57:29-05:00 A Visit to the Highest Court in the Land.... http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2008/11/ When our cab pulled around the Capitol and up to the Supreme Court, I looked with dismay at the line that stretched all the way across the plaza and down the street. Thankfully, Professor Locy’s years as a Supreme Court... 3768@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2008-11-17T08:16:52-05:00 Veteran's Day http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2007/11/ Add your message of thanks to our veterans.... 2672@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2007-11-15T14:33:05-05:00 Busta Rhymes http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2007/01/ Busta Rhymes performed in front of a packed house this week at Washington and Lee. Share your experience with the Rockbridge Report.... 1901@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ 2007-01-18T14:41:41-05:00 Opinions of Natural Bridge http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2006/12/ Please post your comments about the attractions in Natural Bridge, Virginia.... 1805@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ Local 2006-12-05T10:20:29-05:00 New courthouse http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/2006/03/ What do you think about the new courthouse design?... 935@http://bloggery.wlu.edu/rr/ Local 2006-03-13T13:22:13-05:00