Investigation finds Finley’s claims “unsubstantiated”
Tommy Lopez Multimedia Editor The investigation into whether former VCU volleyball coach James Finley was wrongfully terminated because of his sexual orientation concluded that Finley’s allegations are unfounded. President Michael Rao announced the university’s decision on Dec. 20 to VCU students and faculty via email, a day after the school closed for winter break. The […]
MCV braces for flu epidemic
VCU Medical Center averages between 250 and 300 emergency room visits per day. Right now, they are seeing between 280 and 340, roughly 40 to 50 more patients each day through the ER, according to Dr. Ron Clark, VCU Medical Center’s chief medical officer. The Center is running 30 to 40 flu tests and results are coming back positive for 10 to 12 patients every day, Clark said. Between 20 and 25 patients are currently hospitalized with influenza at the Medical Center.
Higher Ed advocates focus on retirement benefits
While higher education issues seem hidden behind state gun control and uranium mining discussions at the Capitol so far, professors from VCU and other schools are urging legislators to improve retirement benefits for public university and college employees. Pushing for more funding for higher education, better faculty retirement options and lower tuition for in-state residents, three groups spearheaded the task of getting their voices heard last week.
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Yearlong Audition: Voice major Kate Rancka wins recording contest
Yearlong Audition participant Kate Rancka recently won a contest to record a full-length album.
Yearlong Audition Updates: Jan. 14, 2013
Rex Kennedy Dance Rex Kennedy traveled to VCU from Colorado, but wasn’t nervous for classes to start up at the beginning of the fall semester. In the past semester, Kennedy has excelled at his dance classes and performed in the Senior Dance Projects in a piece curated by friend and fellow Colorado native, Rachel Brady. […]
“Les Misérables”: VCU students offer opinions on classic tale
Over the course of winter break, moviegoers found themselves attempting to stifle sobs alongside equally emotional strangers after the opening of one of the most anticipated films of the year. With its Christmas day debut, “Les Misérables” swept through the hearts of audiences with exceptional visual, theatrical and emotional force.
General electives generally a waste of time
The semester has just started and some of us will be finishing off the last of the dreaded “general education requirements.” But while sitting in a class with upward of 100 other students, take the time to consider the academic and practical value of the course.
Cliff deal leaves some of us hanging
Staff columnist Charlie Wilson takes on the fiscal cliff deal.
Men’s basketball off to fast start in A-10
In what was seemingly the largest crowd over the school’s winter break, VCU fans showed up in droves to watch the Rams beat the Flyers handily, 74-62.