President Rao’s goals reflect commitment to students’ needs
Staff Editorial When VCU President Michael Rao releases official statements or speaks to large groups, it seems students often find his rhetoric unappealing and the outlining of his goals confusing. It’s easy for a listener to get lost in the concept when there are so many objectives Rao is attempting to accomplish. But when he […]
Fight the steady drip of Richmond’s monthly service charges
Shane Wade Opinion Editor You may not be aware of this, but the dozens of people that rallied outside city hall on Monday were protesting the city of Richmond for pocketing $49.40 of their money for having active water and sewage services. It’s an exorbitant amount, particularly for a city facing 9.7 percent unemployment, serious […]
Video: Rao, police say armed robberies are “unacceptable”
President Michael Rao and VCU Police Chief John Venuti addressed the media today to speak about the two armed robberies and six total incidents that occurred Monday evening.
VCU Police investigating string of armed robberies
Richmond police are investigating a string of armed robberies and attempted robberies that all occurred within about an hour of each other.
The CT News Report 10/07/12
Oct. 7, 2012: The CT News Report video explores the latest VCU crime statistics
Recruiting in Richmond still a top priority for VCU and Richmond
Quinn Casteel Sports Editor Benedictine College Preparatory has served the city of Richmond’s two highest profile college basketball programs well. In the last five years alone, the Catholic prep school has produced one leading scorer each for VCU and the University of Richmond. Bradford Burgess recently graduated as the Rams’ sixth highest scorer in team […]
Smart on Melvin Johnson: “It was the fastest recruitment ever”
Remember that day this summer when VCU, seemingly out of the blue signed Melvin Johnson, the consensus top 100 recruit out of the Bronx who had committed to Miami? It turns out it really was out of the blue for VCU coach Shaka Smart who said on Atlantic 10 Media Day he was on a bus with his team when he received a call saying Johnson was interested in playing for the Rams.
The CT News Report 9/30/12
Sept. 30, 2012: The CT News Report begins with the bomb threat on campus.
