Other news we heard last week

And now this from the Better-Late-Than-Never Department: The UVA men’s lacrosse team won the 2006 NCAA Division 1 Championship! They capped an exciting season with a precedent-setting perfect record. And, it all happened…last month!

Other News We Heard Last Week – Special holiday Edition – 4 Days

Thursday, May 25
Slowhand to warm The John
The first guy to be inducted three times into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Eric Clapton will join the roster of MOR artists slated to kick off the inaugural season of UVA\’s 16,000-seat John Paul Jones Arena. UVA today announced that Clapton will perform at The John on October 12, with tickets going on sale August 26. Other previously announced music acts include Dave Matthews Band and James Taylor.

Geek heaven

For a change, this year\’s edition of the greatest games marketing exercise on earth—also known as E3, the Electronic Entertainment Expo—really could prove to be four days that changed the (gaming) world. The industry-rattling shockwaves from Los Angeles were so seismic, they rattled my windows (and made my bank account tremble in fear). Wondering what you\’ll be blowing your birthday cash on this year? Here are the hopeful contenders: