Stadium plan needs to account for community

With all the buzz surrounding Richmond mayor Dwight Jones’ recent proposal to build a baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom, you would think a major league team is coming to town.

Venuti promoted to vice president for public safety

VCU promoted Police chief John A. Venuti to assistant vice president for public safety on top of his duties as chief this month. In his new role, Venuti will oversee the university police department as well as VCU Emergency Preparedness operations, and retain his sworn law enforcement status. The promotion was announced Nov. 21 and took effect immediately.

Senior administrator leaving VCU

Chief operating officer and senior vice president David Hanson announced this week he is leaving VCU at the end of this year for an administrative position at the Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H.

VCU medical student, 21, dies

VCU medical student Mohamed Shaaban, 21, co-founder of nonprofit United 2 Heal and Emerging Healthcare Leaders of VCU died Friday, Nov. 22 after becoming critically ill early in early November.

State universities back use of racial identifiers

Earlier this month, a panel discussion explored whether the use of racial identifiers in VCU crime alerts leads to racial profiling on campus, and if the tactic is effective in catching criminals or warning the community of an ongoing threat.

Student pantry stockpiling for January launch

The next time you run out of swipes or money, do not panic. VCU’s first student pantry will be up and running next semester to feed students short on swipes or in need of money for food.

Analysis: how teams beat havoc

Alex Greer Contributing Writer After an 18-point loss to Florida State University and a mere 10-turnover performance against Long Beach State, it would appear that VCU and its havoc style of play hit a road block this weekend. But just how is it that havoc can be beaten? A quick analysis of the losses during […]

Student group helps family for the holidays

Taylor Gleason Contributing Writer  While students brace themselves for final exams, Friends of Assistance Support Kindness at VCU (FASK) members are focused on donating time, money and gifts to their “Adopt a Family” program this holiday season. FASK collaborates with Richmond’s ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation to provide financial, spiritual, social and emotional support to more […]