College suicide rates climbing
Michael Johnson Contributing Writer Suicide rates among young adults age 15-24 has tripled in recent decades and is now the second most-common cause of death among college students, according to the American College Health Association. The ACHA takes a survey of college students each year and the 2010 results show indications of incresaing mental health […]
VCU parking lot sparks controversy, student protest
Jamie Trice Contributing Writer Monroe Park is a spot frequently used for relaxation. But when a group of students laid on the ground in Monroe Park last month, their motives were clear: they lay in silence, drawing attention to the plight of their ancestors’ burial ground. The protest was a silent demonstration for ancestors buried underneath a slave […]
Restaurants offer late hours for finals cram
Kayla Wamsley Contributing Writer This week, Cabell Branch Library is packed with students cramming in study time before final exams. Along with the library, some restaurants and local businesses are staying open later to accommodate busy students’ needs. Local pizza places such as Extreme Pizza located on Broad Street and Piccola Italy on Main Street […]
Tricycle Gardens planting healthy lifestyles
Alice Kemp Contributing Writer When thinking about a city, fresh produce grown in someone’s back yard is not usually something that comes to mind. One organization is trying to change that. Tricycle Gardens aims to grow healthy food and communities by bringing people together. The organization builds community gardens on undeveloped plots of land in […]
Men’s basketball notebook
Black and Blue Classic preview: When VCU takes the short trip over to University of Richmond’s campus for a nighttime game vs. The Spiders Saturday, they’ll be carrying with them a six-game winning streak over their cross-town rivals. However, that will count for very little when the ball tips off. Head coach Chris Mooney’s side […]