Cabell library tightens rules on homeless

Complaints of overcrowding in the James Branch Cabell Library triggered a change in the admittance policy, which added two requirements disqualifying many homeless people from accessing the library’s resources.

Alcoholic energy drinks generate dangerous buzz

Alcoholic energy drinks such as Joose, Four Loko and Rockstar21 might be college students’ not-so-well-kept secret to getting drunk and partying longer, but some health officials say AEDs are more dangerous than students think.

Queer action takes cause to capital

“What do want? Equality! When do we want it? Now!” The chant filled the airwaves of the capital as the nation’s lawn went from a traditional green to a vibrant rainbow. Sunday, Oct. 11, 200,000 activists, including about 22 members from VCU’s Queer Action, took to Washington to participate in the National Equality March.

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Volleyball cruises to undefeated weekend

After falling short of its goal of an undefeated home schedule this season with a tough loss to George Washington Wednesday, the VCU volleyball team entered the weekend looking to improve its conference record.

‘Dance on Camera’ educates, inspires

“Dance on Camera” is set to debut Oct. 13 at 8 p.m at the Grace Street Theater. The video dance event, presented by the department of dance and choreography, will feature four short films that have never been seen in Richmond from the New York Dance Films Association, Dance on Camera Film Festival.