Mind the wage gap
For millennials, the generation born between 1980 and 2000, there’s something else that should also be in the national dialogue: the gender wage disparity.
Commemorative resolution sparks debate
A joint resolution proposed in the Virginia General Assembly to memorialize the contributions of African American cadavers to the training of 19th century physicians in Richmond has an unlikely critic.
Bicycle-passing measure rolls on
The Virginia Senate Transportation committee recently approved a bill increasing the distance at which cars must pass bicycles, from two to three feet.
Students fundraise for national charity camp
VCU juniors Jenny Holmgrain and Sarah Dodson have begun a charity campaign to raise $30,000 by June 2014 to give children with parents who are suffering or have died from cancer the opportunity to go to a summer camp for free.
Women’s hoops stumbles in A-10 play
After a record-setting start, the VCU women’s basketball team lost two of three games during a one-week span against conference opponents, dropping its record to 4-3 in the Atlantic 10 and 16-4 overall.
The man behind the music
The Miley Cyrus hit “Wrecking Ball” made another comeback when the VCU pep band performed the song during the men’s basketball game against George Mason University. Unknown to most, none of their recent buzz would have been possible without the work of one former Peppa.
Anderson Gallery exhibit explores decaying city
By taking images of her family life at various ages, Frazier has captured the memory of Braddock back in its heyday and the somber emotions of the city in its present state for the exhibition “A Haunted Capital” in the Anderson Gallery.
Former VCUarts graduate starts art outreach program
VCU’s nationally renowned art programs are no longer limited to just college students. Investigation Now, an art program sponsored by VCU, puts a focus on local 8th and 9th graders.
House kills overdose protection measure
Legislation that would protect Virginians reporting drug overdoses was introduced earlier this month after years of lobbying by a VCU student organization, but the bill will have to wait until the 2015 General Assembly session to be heard.
Emergency management students aid undermanned localities
Small communities across Virginia rely on the VCU students of James Keck’s emergency management graduate course for state-required updates to local emergency plans.