Students find competitive outlet in club sports
Nathan Heintschel Contributing Writer Courtney Dodson was considering transferring from VCU until her decision to play women’s club rugby changed her mind. Now, Dodson is the president and team captain, and she has made experiences and friendships that have changed her life. Along with women’s rugby, VCU recreational sports offer 25 other sports clubs that […]
Flu shots vital on college campuses
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice lattes, autumnal breezes and the anticipation of family holidays. It’s also the season for the influenza vaccine, also known as the ‘flu shot.’
Music troupe bumps Beethoven for Richmonders
Inga Schunn Contributing Writer When you go to a local bar or restaurant, you’d expect to hear the latest hits taking up the background — some fast-paced electronica, ‘90s hip hop or perhaps the poetic lyrics of indie rock. Never would you expect to hear the slick sounds of a violin or the spunky fluttering […]
Police advise against fighting off muggers
When VCU student Erinn Budd was walking home from her closing shift at the Cary Street Gym last fall, a mugger asked for her phone. Budd chose not to oblige.
The myth of college praise
Our dream is to receive a fair education from our chosen colleges, but our hope may be spoiled by those same institutions.