Men’s soccer loses home opener
The VCU men’s soccer team opened the 2013 season with a 4-0 loss to the UAB Blazers.
Cary Street Gym expands group exercise classes
The Cary Street Gym is helping students kick off the semester by adding close to a dozen new group exercise classes, setting a record of at least 130 options for students to choose from.
UPDATE: Two VCU students robbed Wednesday night; no alert sent
Two VCU students advised police that a group of people assaulted and robbed them just off campus last night, on the 800 block of North Harrison Street.
New vending contract brings new machines, healthier options
VCU Dining Services over the summer replaced nearly 70 vending machines across campus thanks to a new contract with national vending company Canteen.
Guest dislocates ankle during practice
VCU power forward Jared Guest dislocated his ankle during practice Tuesday morning. The 6-foot-8 forward injured his ankle during a small group practice session and will be out for the next six to eight weeks.
Reporting a crime? There’s an app for that
The VCU Police Department reports that more than 1,130 users so far have downloaded the new LiveSafe security app since its launch on Aug. 16. The app allows users to send pictures and videos, text a tip or make a phone call to VCUPD.
Event helps students prepare for police encounters
Students for Sensible Drug Policy on Monday night hosted an event to teach students their rights during encounters with police. The event, called “Know Your Rights: Surviving Police Encounters,” presented some informational tips to students about the rights they retain during encounters with police officers.
Fare or Foul? Students angered by new bus pass fee
Students will no longer be able to ride Greater Richmond Transit Company buses free of charge — and some aren’t happy about it.
Leadership program brings Iraqi students to VCU
Karam Bassam signed up for the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program for many reasons: opportunity, experience, networking — and heavy metal.
Now coach, former goalkeeper wants to put VCU on the map
Nine years ago, Laura Baker admittedly couldn’t find Virginia on a map. Now, she is the new head field hockey coach at one of the largest public universities in the state.