Banned sorority returns to MPC
After an extended absence from campus, a sorority that was banned from VCU four years ago has returned as an active chapter.
VCU adjusts compliance efforts with Title IX
Amidst increased public scrutiny of institutional, state and federal compliance with Title IX, the 1972 federal law forbidding sexual discrimination on college campuses, VCU president Michael Rao mandated in an email to the VCU community last Thursday that students must now complete an online training course focusing on sexual violence, bystander intervention and risk reduction strategies.
Knitorious M.E.G. drops yarn bombs on Richmond
For five years, cloaked by anonymity, Knitorious M.E.G. has transformed the street signs and landmarks of Richmond, by covering them in a colorful encasing of crochet.
Women’s soccer shows life, split last two games
VCU women’s soccer got back to their winning ways after successfully defeating the University of Pittsburgh 1-0 on Sept. 12. The Lady Rams have now won two out of the last three games to improve their overall record to 2-3-2 on the season.
Uber passes Richmond test-drive
Last August, Richmond became the only city in Virginia with Uber, an inexpensive ridesharing service that relies on smartphone apps.
VCU students propose independent science lab
Two VCU students are bringing the idea of citizen science down to a local level by attempting to start their own independent science lab.
Art Deco Society parties Gatsby-style
On a breezy Richmond Sunday, sharply dressed men and women filed out of a line of vintage automobiles, with picnic baskets in tow, while swing music filled the air.
Fall Line Fest returns to rock Richmond
Richmond gave a city-wide display of local music, art and food Sept. 5 and 6 with the second-annual presentation of the Fall Line Fest.
Rowdy Rams memberships roll out for third year
In recent years, Rowdy Ram memberships have become a hot commodity, due in part to the increasing popularity of VCU sports. These memberships are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis and as a result can be difficult to obtain. For the 2014-15 school year, the Rowdy Ram memberships have already sold out, although specific figures were not available by press time. Last year, the estimated 1500 membership tally sold out in just under one day. In the 2012-13 school year, the RR memberships sold out in less than 12 hours.
Road Warriors: Volleyball’s tough start
VCU’s women’s volleyball team opened their 2014-15 season with nine-straight games on the road and through nine games hold a record of 2-7.