Rao focuses on students’ needs through construction
Mechelle Hankerson Executive Editor With the introduction of the ASPiRE program and new West Grace North housing going up, VCU President Michael Rao’s Quest for Distinction is becoming more visible as it enters its second phase of implementation. Rao’s next steps, which will occur over a number of years, is more construction, with an emphasis […]
Smart, U.S. Secretary of Education meet with local school
Zachary Holden Staff Writer U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan set out on a two week long bus tour across America on Sept. 12. The second to last stop was in Richmond at Thomas H. Henderson Middle School. Shaka Smart joined him to speak with the students about the importance of education and physical […]
Club lacrosse looks to lead Tidewater region
Miles Wilhelm Staff Writer “Roll, pass! Roll, pass! Pass without taking a step!” head coach Adam Cohen of the VCU club lacrosse team was keying in on fundamentals in practice on Friday afternoon. The Rams lacrosse players were preparing themselves for a big tournament up in College Park, Md. this past weekend. VCU club […]
Romney offers prosperity for U.S. economy
Charles Wilson Guest Columnist With the imminent presidential election, the economy remains the number one issue on voters’ minds. President Barack Obama would have them believe he pulled back the economy from the abyss after the financial crisis of 2008, and that we’re now on a forward path because of his policies. The problem with […]
Republican ethos on entitlements erroneous
Shane Wade Opinion Editor Last week, a man attempted to revitalize the dead Occupy Wall Street movement, and in doing so, ignited a vigorous, bipartisan condemnation and possibly cost a Republican presidential candidate their campaign. This one individual has done more to construct the electoral narrative than any combination of social issues or anti-Romney ads. […]
Love at first spike: Anett Farkas’ rise to volleyball stardom
Daniel Park Staff Writer If you ever spot Annett Farkas on campus out of her sweatpants and VCU volleyball long-sleeve shirt, make sure you tell her you love her outfit. Because she does. “Nobody even on campus knows there’s a volleyball team here,” Farkas said. “Usually I try to dress up when I go to […]
Dining Services’ contract renewal could land Taco Bell on campus
Michael Pasco Contributing Writer VCU could be the next college to receive an on-campus Taco Bell. In fact, there’s a possibility for many of VCU’s dining locations to change next year. The current contract with Aramark Educational Services, the company that provides for VCU’s dining locations, expires this summer. All vending, catering and dining locations […]
Yearlong Audition
Kate Rancka opts for privacy instead of a runny nose Mechelle Hankerson Executive Editor While some of her peers are fighting off their first round of seasonal colds brought on by living in close quarters in VCU’s freshman dorms, voice major Kate Rancka is feeling lucky she’s still living at home—without a sore throat. “The […]
Dining Services should consider daytime options
Shane Wade Opinion Editor For the most part, VCU Dining Services and Aramark do an effective job of providing food for 32,000 plus students, staff and faculty. Between the Monroe Park and MCV campus, we have 24 eating options, some opening as early as 7 a.m. and staying open until 3 a.m. Students have a […]
SGA green initiative benefits surrounding neighborhoods
Jonathan Nichols Contributing Writer Volunteers will descend on local neighborhoods this fall to help the community as part of VCU’s semi-annual Paint the Town Green Initiative. The initiative, sponsored by VCU’s Student Government Association, is the collaborative effort of volunteers from the student body, the VCU Community Programs Office, local businesses and Richmond residents to […]