The Hispanic Vote in Virginia (2008-09-25)
A new report shows that Hispanics have been growing in numbers in Virginia, but now it seems many may not vote as expected.
Breakfasting Politicos (2008-09-24)
If you want to talk political theory, eat breakfast with an academic. Political theory in action? Eat breakfast with a politician. But if you want to have a refreshingly direct assessment of how our country's political system is doing at the moment, you eat breakfast at a Harrisonburg Hardee's with Florence, Rosalie, Thelma, Elaine, Betty, Bennett, and Mary.
The Lipstick Wars (2008-09-19)
Sarah O'Connor shares her thoughts about the "Lipstick Wars".
Election Polling May Leave Out Young and Poor Voters (2008-09-18)
Election polls may be excluding young people and poor voters.
Accents (2008-09-14)
Contrary to what many believe, strong regional accents are still very much a part of the American cultural landscape.
Ten Good Things We Can Do For Our Country (2008-09-12)
Harvey Yoder is a counselor at Family Life Resource Center in Harrisonburg.
The Science Behind the Pentagon Memorial (2008-09-11)
The new Pentagon Memorial was made possible, in part, by the work of a UVA scientist.
Responding to Job Loss in Virginia (2008-09-10)
The worsening American economy is triggering job layoffs, but the slow and steady decline is also causing problems in attaining emergency response money for small communities.
How Is Hurricane Preparation Going from a Virginia Point of View? (2008-09-01)
Mark Eggeman is Virginia's search and rescue coordinator - a post he also held during Katrina. Has anything really changed in the last three years, from his professional point of view?
Private Speech (2008-08-31)
Parents and teachers shouldn't worry when pre-schoolers talk to themselves; in fact, they should encourage it. Nancy King has more on chatty children.
Energy Dependence and Independence (2008-08-29)
Thoughts on energy dependence and independence. Larry Stopper lives in Afton.
Pedal More, Drive Less, Save Gas (2008-08-27)
Until fairly recently, most people rode bicycles for fun or to stay fit. Now, however, with gas prices hugging four dollars, dealers report more and more customers are buying bicycles for transportation. WMRA's Martha Woodroof has the story.
School Anxiety (2008-08-27)
For many Virginia youngsters, going back to school can be a challenging time of year.
Make Room For Autism (2008-08-24)
One-and-a-half million American families have a child diagnosed with an autism-spectrum disorder. In Charlottesville, one couple is embarking on a new therapy program and a construction project to meet the challenges of their young son.
Visual Bombardment, Art and Reality (2008-08-22)
One artist's thoughts on visual bombardment. Mia LaBerge is curator of WMRA's art exhibits.
Back To School (2008-08-20)
Across the Commonwealth, from kindergarten to college, the back-to-school-season is upon us once again. So, what hopes does the man in charge of education, for all of Virginia, have for the year ahead?
Orphan Trains (2008-08-17)
The foster care system can trace its roots back to 19th century America when thousands of hungry children were roaming the streets of big East Coast cities. Nancy King says some of these kids ended up in Virginia.
Two Pairs of Shoes (2008-08-15)
Leslie Durr is an Advanced Practice Nurse with a psychotherapist practice in Charlottesville.
Blue Sky Leadership (2008-08-15)
Trish Ridgeway is Director of Handley Regional Library in Winchester.
How's the Air Up There (2008-08-12)
The Shenandoah National Park is famous for its beautiful views -- when you can see them. Martha Woodroof takes a look at the state of the air along the Skyline Drive.
Guesstimation (2008-08-10)
What are your real chances of winning the lottery? Nancy King found a Virginia physicist who can shed some light on those really, really big numbers.
Quitting Smoking (2008-08-08)
Thoughts on quitting smoking. June Jeffrey is a semi-retired real estate broker in Winchester.
Virginia Veepstakes (2008-08-08)
WMRA's Tom Graham looks at the potential effects on Virginia politics if either Gov. Kaine or Rep. Cantor is selected as a VP candidate.
Music in China (2008-08-03)
A Virginia orchestra conductor recently discovered the universal appeal of music during a trip to China.
Musical Reminder (2008-08-01)
Gracie Eisenhauer takes a few moments out from band camp to discuss a musical reminder.
How To Food Coop (2008-07-31)
Establishing and maintaining a food co-operative takes time and community involvement. WMRA's Martha Woodroof takes a look at the process in Lexington and Harrisonburg.
Beijing Chef (2008-07-30)
When you find yourself reading about the Olympics over the next few weeks, chances are good that the reporter you are reading was fed by UVA Chef Steve Biery.
Virginia Transportation Improvements Scaled Back (2008-07-28)
Due to the ongoing rise of fuel prices and Virginia's recent transportation impasse, the odds of road improvements in your neighborhood have just gone down.
Web Extra: Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer (2008-07-28)
Virginia Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer talks about the transportation budget shortfall and efforts to to find common ground between Republicans and Democrats.
Blue Politics (2008-07-25)
The political power of a blue wardrobe. Sandy Lore lives in Winchester.
Ashley Bryan: A Life Celebrated (2008-07-21)
85 year-old Ashley Bryan, as a person of color, had to break a lot of racial barriers to become a published illustrator of children's books.
Jung's Legacy (2008-07-20)
Born 133 years ago, Carl Jung's psychological theories are once more en vogue. Nancy King looks at the man and his modern-day legacies.
This I Don't Believe (2008-07-18)
Mariflo Stephens on what she believes... or maybe doesn't believe. Mariflo Stephens is a writer living in Charlottesville.
One Republican, One Democrat (2008-07-14)
What would happen if you could get just one Republican and one Democrat to sit down and talk with each other about Virginia's transportation issues?
Chris Saxman (R) & David Toscano (D) - Full Interview (2008-07-14)
Virginia Delegates Saxman and Toscano sit down and talk about transportation in Virginia.
Call Me Mister (2008-07-13)
Virginia educators are looking for a few good men... African-American men, in fact, who want to teach in elementary school. Nancy King, with the radio program "With Good Reason," has more.
Rights and Wrongs (2008-07-11)
Janet Lembke is a writer living in Staunton. She is currently at work on a memoir titled I Married an Arsonist.
T & E is Going Green (2008-07-09)
A Harrisonburg institution is bought by its best -- and arguably greenest -- customer.
Counterfactuals (2008-07-06)
"What if" questions have long intrigued political scientists and historians. Nancy King, with the radio program "With Good Reason," reports that some Virginia college students are getting a dose of "counter-factual reasoning" in their classroom.
An Historical Asterisk (2008-07-04)
One man's opinions on the evolving meaning of the word "all." Brian Bergin lives in Harrisonburg. He is writing a book on the Washington Arsenal explosion of 1864.
The Special Session On Transportation - A Status Report (2008-06-30)
The issue of raising taxes is still officially on the agenda before a Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly.
Immigration (2008-06-29)
Many immigrant and refugee families often experience a serious culture clash between parents and children - whether they hail from Afghanistan or Zambia.
The Value of Staying Undefined (2008-06-27)
Avoiding the Siren song of societal approval. Katie Read just graduated from Western Albemarle High School.
Preparing for the Special Session -- Part 3 (2008-06-23)
Whether or not your taxes should go up will be the key issue when Virginia's General Assembly opens a Special Session.
Flowers & Pollution (2008-06-22)
Flowers may still smell sweet to our human noses, but the bees are having a tougher time trying to locate that rose in your garden.
Preparing for the Special Session -- Part 2 (2008-06-20)
When Virginia lawmakers gather for a special session of the General Assembly next week, fixing the state's transportation system will not be the only issue at hand.
Critical Age Passage Syndrome (2008-06-20)
Jack Newhouse is a teacher who lives in Augusta, West Virginia.
The Local Impact of High Fuel Prices (2008-06-18)
How some local business are coping with skyrocketing fuel prices.
Preparing for the Special Session -- Part 1 (2008-06-17)
Will taxes go up? Will congestion get worse? Will it take longer to get a pothole fixed? Those are among the questions Virginia's General Assembly is being asked to address in a Special Session on Transportation that begins next week. This week -- WMRA's Tom Graham is talking with a series of specialists who've been watching transportation issues closely. The first of those observers is a former political reporter who now heads a public policy institute.
Good to Great for Non-Profits (2008-06-15)
The non-profit sector of the American economy continues to outstrip the growth of the business sector and the government. But Nancy King, with the radio program "With Good Reason," reports on some growing pains within the community.
Singing in the Shower (2008-06-13)
One woman belts her way through any and all self-doubt. Hannah Firdyiwek lives in Charlottesville and recently graduated from Tandem Friends.
The High Price of Animal Feed (2008-06-09)
The Federal government's mandated demand that corn ethanol production be sharply increased has sent the price of corn through the roof.
Old Houses (2008-06-06)
Thoughts on old houses as good friends. Holly Newman is a high school government teacher.
Native Voices (2008-06-01)
It's not quite as high profile as the "dueling Davids" on American Idol, but there's a search on for Virginia Native Americans who compose modern classical music.
Bike Safety (2008-05-30)
Musings on Charlottesville's recent recognition as a bike-friendly town. Michelle Hilgart lives in Charlottesville.
Intelligent Design (2008-05-25)
The arguments over teaching religion in public schools remain as robust as ever.
Soliciting (2008-05-23)
No money, but maybe that's not the point? Cate McLean is a rising fourth year at the University of Virginia.
Governor Kaine's Town Meeting on Virginia Insight (2008-05-20)
Governor Tim Kaine held a town meeting on Virginia Insight to give listeners a chance to voice their ideas for addressing Virginia's transportation challenges.
The Rug Trade (2008-05-19)
One Charlottesville resident is helping an ancient people adapt to modern economics.
Faulkner (2008-05-18)
William Faulkner's literary voice looms large in the pantheon of Twentieth Century American authors. Now the University of Virginia is releasing audio tapes of Faulkner when he lectured at UVa fifty years ago.
Religious Governance (2008-05-16)
The new frontier of judicial involvement in religious governance. Tom Hay is a third-generation Presbyterian minister who lives in Linville, Virginia.
Homelessness (2008-05-11)
Thousands of homeless people are living in shelters or in abandoned buildings or out of their cars in the Commonwealth. A Virginia historian - who has spent years interviewing those who live from hand-to-mouth - says the homeless are less visible today but they are still very much with us.
Having an Empty Nest (2008-05-09)
Bill Allard gives us his thoughts on Having an Empty Nest.
The Dark Side of Teen Romance (2008-05-04)
There's a disturbing new trend in popular fiction marketed to teenage girls. A Virginia researcher says some of the hottest books may be selling a lot more than just a good read. Nancy King, with the radio program "With Good Reason," has more.
Questions! Questions! Questions! (2008-05-02)
There are people who assume and people who question. Judy Dilts is Professor of Biology at James Madison University.
Wretched Sisters (2008-04-27)
Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, takes a look at a new book about women and the death penalty.
Smoke-Filled Rooms (2008-04-25)
America, it's time for a change . . . Ernie Didot lives in Harrisonburg.
General Assembly Reconvenes (2008-04-22)
Virginia's state lawmakers gather in Richmond tomorrow for a one-day annual event of some significance. WMRA's Tom Graham got the senior political writer for the Richmond Times Dispatch on the phone to ask him about it.
To Kill A Mockingbird (2008-04-20)
This month, Virginians across the state are picking up "To Kill a Mockingbird" and reading it for the first time or re-reading the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. It's all part of a national effort called "The Big Read." Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, has more.
The Joy of Living Local (2008-04-18)
There's a lot going on around home. Devan Malore lives in Lexington.
Bridge Safety in Virginia (2008-04-15)
How safe is that bridge you will drive over later today? WMRA reporter Tom Graham spoke with Secretary of Transportation Pierce Homer about the state of Virginia's roads, the transportation budget, and the structural integrity of important links in the system, including Virginia's bridges.
Amazing Grace (2008-04-13)
The Virginia Tech community confronts an emotional anniversary this week. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, examines the power and grace of a 200-year-old hymn.
Delights (2008-04-11)
Thoughts on community conversation. Martha Woodroof reports for WMRA and edits Civic Soapbox.
Orphan Trains (2008-04-06)
The foster care system can trace its roots back to 19th-century America, when thousands of hungry children roamed the streets of big East Coast cities. Nancy King says some of these kids ended up with families in Virginia.
Transition (2008-04-04)
Thoughts on life's relentless change. Edie Rose is a concierge at Life Care of New Market and lives in Woodstock, Virginia.
Torah Yoga (2008-03-31)
Torah - construed in its broadest sense - is the wisdom and the way that guides the Jewish people. Yoga is the practice of using breath and movement to enlighten body, mind, heart, and soul. Combine the two and you get Torah Yoga.
Guesstimation (2008-03-30)
What are your real chances of winning the lottery? Nancy King has found a physicist who doesn't play the lottery but who can shed some light on the odds of Lady Luck smiling on you.
Governor Kaine Needs to Protect Our Childrens' Health (2008-03-28)
One person's concerns with the Governor's support of increased coal mining. John Cruickshank is the Chair of the Piedmont Group of the Sierra Club.
Housework (2008-03-23)
Despite all the talk about equality in modern relationships, it should come as no surprise - at least to women - that most husbands are lagging behind in the housework department. But Nancy King reports that live-in boyfriends are another story.
Thoughts on Veteran's Benefits (2008-03-21)
One person's thoughts on what we owe our armed services veterans. Larry Yates lives in Maurertown, Virginia.
A Man With No Papers (2008-03-20)
Earlier this week WMRA's Martha Woodroof sat down with a 27-year-old, former Cargill employee - who's in this country without work papers - to talk about his situation.
No paper, no job, no future . . . (2008-03-20)
Extended Interview and Transcript for "A Man With No Papers"
Retreat from the Rankings Race (2008-03-16)
Toward the end of this month, college acceptance letters will start arriving in mailboxes of high school seniors across Virginia. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, reports it is "crunch time" for seniors and, as it turns out, for colleges too.
Living With My Brother's Kidney (2008-03-14)
Thoughts about a brother's generosity. Dave Burton is an aquatic therapist at the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center in Charlottesville.
Virginia Lawmakers Reach Budget Agreement (2008-03-13)
Without a tax increase, yet with additional funding for some popular programs, it looks like Virginia lawmakers may have solved the mystery of how to come up with a new state budget. WMRA's Tom Graham spoke with a capitol-beat newspaperman who's been tracking the latest developments.
WMRA Interview with NPR Managing Editor Brian Duffy (2008-03-13)
During the past quarter century he covered the world, reporting for the Miami Herald, The Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal, then spent many years as Editor of U.S. News and World Report. As of just a few months ago, he began overseeing the news you hear from NPR, and his views about the state of journalism will be the focus of attention at a public forum in Lexington, Va., Friday, March 14. WMRA reporter Tom Graham spoke with NPR's Brian Duffy.
Thoughts on the Middle East Peace Process (2008-03-12)
In this essay, Kevin McTighe gives us his thoughts on the Middle East Peace Process. Kevin McTighe is a senior with the James Madison University Communications department.
Aw Shucks... Oysters in Virginia (2008-03-09)
For nearly four centuries, oyster was "king" of the Chesapeake Bay — supporting industry and a way of life on Virginia's Eastern Shore. But by the 1980s, disease and pollution had nearly wiped out Virginia oysterbeds. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, reports that today there is a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered bi-valve.
Health Care: A Losing Lottery Ticket (2008-03-07)
One mother's take on health care expense. Marcia Rempel Weaver is the mother of two school-aged children, and a student at Eastern Mennonite Seminary.
Virginia General Assembly - Final Days (2008-03-06)
As Virginia's General Assembly races toward its scheduled adjournment this weekend, a monkey wrench appears to have been thrown in the works of one of its most contentious issues. WMRA's Tom Graham spoke with a State Capitol newspaper reporter who's been tracking the latest developments.
Racquetball Interruptus: The Story of One Man's Brain Tumor Treatment (2008-03-05)
There's a new, highly noninvasive way to stop brain tumors available at the University of Virginia. Martha Woodroof has the story.
Chocolate Economics (2008-03-02)
Governor Tim Kaine has declared April 2008 as "Financial Literacy Month." Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, says there's a growing movement in Virginia that's pushing to teach kids all about money at a very early age. And it seems to be paying off.
Living in Public Housing (2008-02-29)
One woman's thoughts on the difficulties of getting ahead. Sherrika Nowell lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, and works for a non-profit.
Why February 29? (2008-02-28)
Why do we have a 29th of February this year? WMRA's Tom Graham found an astro-physicist willing to give a refresher course on the standard explanation, plus some calendar revelations you likely had not heard before.
Property Tax Disappointment (2008-02-28)
Homeowners who were hoping for property tax relief may be in for some disappointment. WMRA's Tom Graham spoke about that and other key Virginia legislative issues with Richmond Times Dispatch political analyst Jeff Schapiro.
Call Centers (2008-02-24)
Chances are quite good that the next time your dinner is interrupted by a telemarketer, the phone call is coming from India. An Indian-born film-maker, now teaching in Virginia, has made a documentary about New Delhi call centers. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, has a look behind the scenes.
Opportunity Costs (2008-02-22)
Politics, economics, and dating. Leslie Durr is with an advance practice nurse with a psychotherapist practice in Charlottesville.
Virginia Budget Progress (2008-02-21)
WMRA's Tom Graham speaks with a Washington Post reporter who's tracking the latest on the Virginia state budget.
Guns in Restaurants? (2008-02-21)
A valley lawmaker is working to change the statute that prevents concealed weapons in places where alcohol is served. WMRA's Tom Graham speaks with a Charlottesville reporter who's been tracking the story.
August Wilson (2008-02-17)
Next month a major American theatre (the Kennedy Center) will stage all ten of August Wilson's plays...including two Pulitzer prize winners.
A Soapbox Valentine (2008-02-15)
A listener's thoughts on the universal applicability of Valentine's Day. Lennie Echterling teaches counseling psychology at James Madison University.
Virginia's Budget Shortfall (2008-02-14)
Money is the big concern in Virginia's General Assembly this week. Legislators cannot escape the fact that there is even less of it available than previously thought.
Hear Today, Hear Tomorrow (2008-02-10)
If you are 50 years old, there's a 12-percent chance that you have a hearing loss. By the time you're 65, that jumps to a 30-percent chance. But there's an even better chance that you won't do anything about it.
Wii are Sore (2008-02-08)
Thoughts on an unexpected source of physical fitness. Ernie Didot is a videographer and educator in international development.
Virginia General Assembly Update (2008-02-07)
WMRA's Tom Graham speaks with Richmond-based political reporter Jeff Schapiro.
Beowulf (2008-02-03)
A thousand-year-old poem has experienced an unlikely cultural revival in the last ten years. Nancy King, with the radio program "With Good Reason," sought an explanation from a Virginia scholar about the curious popularity of Beowulf.
Thoughts on Payday Lending (2008-02-01)
A call to return to Virginia's historical regulation of usurious interest rates. John Whitfield lives in Staunton, Virginia.
Non-Partisan Legislative Districts (2008-01-31)
Democratic State Senator Creigh Deeds speaks about a proposed non-partisan system for creating legislative districts.
Conversations with Jennifer Smith, Part Two (2008-01-30)
Gemeinschaft graduate, 29-year-old Jennifer Smith-of Bluefield, West Virginia, spent 4 and 1/2 years in the state penitentiary at Goochland. In the first part of her conversation with WMRA's Martha Woodroof, Jennifer talked about her life before prison. In this part, she takes up her story from inside prison.
Conversations with Jennifer Smith (2008-01-29)
On November 2 of last year, 12 women became the first women graduates of Gemeinschaft Home, Harrisonburg's transition program for nonviolent offenders dealing with substance abuse. Four among those 12 decided to stay put in Harrisonburg.
Photo Red (2008-01-27)
In the very near future, when you run a red light in parts of Virginia, it could turn into a memorable "Kodak moment" and end up costing you a 50-dollar ticket.
Witchcraft and Autism (2008-01-25)
Thoughts on the potential intrusiveness of magical thinking in the practice of medicine. Kurtis Sauder is a pediatrician practicing in Staunton, Virginia.
A Conversation with Senator Emmett Hanger (2008-01-23)
How do you determine if someone's politics are right wing, left wing, or middle of the road? WMRA's Tom Graham has this report on one Virginia state lawmaker who defines himself as a conservative, but doesn't always find his colleagues in agreement.
Lethal Injection (2008-01-22)
U.S. Supreme Court recently heard arguments on whether death by lethal injection violates the U.S. Constitution. Martha Woodroof takes a look at the potential impact of this on Virginia's death row inmates.
A Conversation with Delegate David Toscano (2008-01-22)
One way to gauge the importance of an issue is to count the number of new laws being proposed because of that issue. By that measure, the winner in Virginia's General Assembly now seems clear. WMRA's Tom Graham reports.
A Conversation with Delegate Ben Cline (2008-01-21)
Will Virginia taxes go up? Will abusive driver fees go away? Should Virginia follow the lead of other states in cracking down on illegal immigration? State lawmakers address those questions and more in a series of WMRA interviews. This conversation is with Delegate Ben Cline (R-24), whose district covers Rockbridge County, southern Augusta County, Lexington, Buena Vista and most of Amherst County.
Counterfactuals (2008-01-20)
"What if" questions have long intrigued political scientists and historians. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, chatted with a Virginia historian who says a classic "what if" incident has already occurred on the campaign trail for the nation's next president.
Teaching Our Children Well (2008-01-18)
Thoughts on teaching our children. Sam Nickels lives in the Shenandoah Valley with his children Heather, Alex and Anna.
Are Electronic Voting Machines the Answer? (2008-01-13)
While most of the nation is re-hashing the election results in Iowa and New Hampshire, a Virginia computer security expert is warning of potential problems when the Commonwealth votes next month.
The Christmas Bird count (2008-01-11)
One woman's thoughts on why every year she spends one frigid winter day counting birds.
Voices from Vietnam (2008-01-10)
In the late 60s, young, soon-to-be-soldiers went to the Vietnam War on troopships, a voyage that took three weeks. At night, as many as 5,000 men crammed themselves onto canvas bunk beds. Forty years later, one man has turned those same bunk beds into an art exhibit opening this week in Charlottesville. Reporter Lydia Wilson has more.
Taking A Bite (2008-01-04)
Thoughts on savoring our food and food that worth savoring. John Eckman is Executive Director of the Valley Conservation Council.
The Scots-Irish in Virginia (2007-12-30)
The Scots-Irish settled much of the Shenandoah Valley and Southwest Virginia. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, takes a look at this group of rugged individuals, including Virginia's newest senator.
The Voluntary Gas Tax (2007-12-24)
Remember the children's story about the Little Red Hen who got so tired of waiting for her friends to help make bread that she went ahead and did it herself? Well, about six years ago similar feelings of frustration with America's gas guzzling tendencies galvanized a group of concerned Harrisonburg residents into voluntarily taxing their own gas consumption.
Near Death (2007-12-23)
Several million Americans describe having a near-death experience that has transformed their lives. Nancy King, with the radio program With Good Reason, says a Virginia psychiatrist is creating a scientific data base of these stories.
Building Goodness (2007-12-21)
Several years ago, volunteers from Charlottesville dedicated themselves to an unusual kind of rescue work in two of Latin America's poorest countries. Now they are bringing that same energy to a tiny town in southwestern Mississippi.
Mortgage Loans (2007-12-16)
The mortgage industry meltdown that's sent shockwaves through the home-buying community has dealt an especially cruel blow to low-income borrowers. Charlottesville has the largest gap between black and white mortgage rates.
Cabinet Community Day in and around Charlottesville (2007-12-12)
On Monday, Governor Tim Kaine took Virginia's executive branch on the road in and around Charlottesville. Reporter Martha Woodroof spent an exhausting day keeping up with them.
A Conversation with Governor Tim Kaine (2007-12-12)
Last Monday, WMRA's Martha Woodroof trailed the governor and his cabinet around from sunrise to sunset, through 6 events in and around Charlottesville. At the end of the day, Martha sat down with Governor Kaine in the new Montpelier Visitor's Center to talk with him about what the day meant to him.
Climate Change in the Garden (2007-11-11)
Are our plants trying to tell us something?
Thoughts on Getting into College (2007-11-09)
Suggestions for navigating the increasingly confusing process of applying to college. Dr. Margee Greenfield is the High School Challenge Facilitator for Rockingham County Schools. She advises students on the college selection process.
A Reminder to Vote (2007-11-05)
WMRA's journalist-for-a-day, eleventh grader Rachel West, has this report.
Mourning Katrina (2007-11-04)
A CD collection of poems about Hurricane Katrina that was produced at WMRA.
Memories of the Summer of Love (2007-11-02)
Memories of the Summer of Love
Election Issues in Albemarle County (2007-10-29)
A look at some of the issues at play that may decide next week's elections.
Too Many Deer? (2007-10-28)
White-tailed deer populations have increased in most parts of Virginia. Now the question is what to do about them.
Reclaiming My Body: A Journey with Deep Brain Stimulation (Part Two) (2007-10-26)
In this week's Civic Soapbox, the essay makes way for the narrative. This is part two of a two-part narrative by Dr. Robert Spekman.
An Offender's Story (2007-10-22)
One sexual abuser's story.
Watching TV Critically (2007-10-21)
Television is such a persuasive medium that a Virginia reading expert says it's time to teach kids how to watch TV, the same way we teach them how to read books.
Reclaiming My Body: A Journey with Deep Brain Stimulation (2007-10-19)
In this week's Civic Soapbox, the essay makes way for the narrative. This is part one of a two-part narrative by Dr. Robert Spekman.
The Most Noble Adventure (2007-10-14)
The Marshall Plan marks its 60th anniversary. George C. Marshall was a VMI Cadet.
A Birth Control Pill for Men? (2007-10-07)
A male contraceptive pill may be available in the not-so-distant future.