Sizzling summer 2015 RVA events
Summer in Richmond means hot days and even hotter nights. For students who choose to stay here in the summer, or may be stuck here because of summer classes, there are a myriad of events to stay entertained while everyone else is out of town.
Community backs VCU’s Wizengamot Quidditch to compete at World Cup 8
Months after the VCU Quidditch team successfully raised enough funds to appear in the sport’s annual tournament, World Cup 8, the payoff was reached.
Sexual assault reports on VCU campuses quadruple in one year
The number of sexual assaults reported to the VCU police department has quadrupled in just the past year, which VCU officials say is a good sign for the future of preventing the crime
VBHRC deadline approaching; VCU, Virginia Tech collaborate on neuroscience research
May 15 is the Virginia Biosciences Health Research Corporation’s final date for applications for their most recent grant, which is aimed at advancing medical research in the interest of saving lives.
Employee guide for helping distressed students launches online
VCU launched an online platform intended to help faculty and staff better recognize signs of, and support, students in distress last week.
THREE-PEAT: Women’s tennis win A-10 for third consecutive year
Alonzo Small Sports Editor The top-seeded VCU women’s tennis team won its third-straight Atlantic 10 championship with a 4-0 victory over the University of Massachusetts Minutewoman on Sunday, April 19, earning an automatic bid into the NCAA tournament. VCU seniors Cindy Chala and Salome Kvitashvili earned the opening double point with an 8-4 victory over […]
Tech massacre, as told in government emails
Then-Gov. Tim Kaine had just arrived in Tokyo for a trade mission. Back in Richmond, it was Monday morning. Bill Leighty, Kaine’s chief of staff, wrote an email to members of the governor’s inner circle at 8:48 a.m.: “There is a preliminary and unconfirmed report that a student was shot and killed on the Virginia Tech campus this morning. Campus Police have reportedly called in the VSP to investigate.”
Coles, Ruffin throwing tandem ready for big stage
As the VCU track and field season is comes to an end, seniors Ryan Coles and Brandon Ruffin are prepared for the final heaves of their collegiate career.
Johnson ready to prove VCU’s no sinking ship
Melvin Johnson hears all of the doubters. While the perennial shooter was a bit surprised by how many people jumped off the VCU bandwagon, Johnson said he is sure there’s no sinking ship in Ram nation. Though there’s a new captain aboard, most of the crew is still the same and more motivated than ever.
Resignations follow mayor’s election
Missouri continues to be the site of great racial tension and turmoil, following the killing of Michael Brown by police officer Darren Wilson on Aug. 9, 2014 in Ferguson.