VCU freshman found dead behind D.C. bar
A VCU freshman who had been missing for almost 11 hours was found dead on Thursday morning behind a bar in Washington, D.C., according to NBC4 Washington. The news outlet stated Paul McGuinness Jr., a Reston, Virginia native, had recently returned home to northern Virginia for winter break from VCU. On Thursday, he was found dead […]
Judge rules challenge to Va. Voter ID law can proceed
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit challenging Virginia’s controversial voter identification law to continue. The Democratic Party of Virginia filed the suit against the State Board of Elections and the Department of Elections seeking to strike down the law, which requires voters to show photo identification at the polls. On Dec. 18, U.S. District […]
Report says UCI economic impact fell short
The UCI Road World Championships hosted by Richmond 2015 had a $161.5 million impact on the city, according to an economic report released Dec. 15. The report, which was conducted by research group Chmura Economics & Analytics, states the city received $2.9 million in tax revenue from $138.4 million in total visitor spending. The Richmond-based […]
Groups say Monroe Park closure could devastate Richmond’s homeless
A society without a name Inside the Panera just blocks from VCU’s freshman dorms, students chat animatedly, laugh and flirt in the many filled tables and booths — an escape from days filled with textbooks and studying in the wake of finals. In an unfrequented corner of the restaurant sits Maria Montoni. She clutches a […]
Mac Miller returns to Richmond
Rapper Mac Miller’s GO:OD AM Tour stopped in Richmond Thursday night. Along with openers Earth Gang, Michael Christmas and Choo Jackson, Mac Miller performed at The National before a sold out crowd of more than 2,000 fans. Lines began as early as 10 a.m. The tour is an effort to promote the rapper’s latest album, “GO:OD […]
AFO students say art was trashed before they could claim it
Article updated Dec. 13, 2:00 p.m. “Please don’t touch: Hanging up to dry. Will pick up tom.” That was one of the notes crumpled up in a pile of wood, paint, sculptures and furniture in a dumpster outside the Bowe building this morning. Some VCU Art Foundation students say their work was thrown out into […]
VCU Medical Center re-verified as Level I Trauma Center
The VCU Medical Center was re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center. It is the only hospital in Virginia to be verified in adult, pediatric, and burn trauma care. This distinction is held by only five of the 14 trauma centers in Virginia. The VCU Medical Center first received this distinction in 1981. Beth Broeing, […]
UCI races cost VCU thousands in overtime expenses
The UCI Road World Championships did not only cost the city of Richmond a lot in immediate and unanticipated expenditures, VCU shouldered a share of the expenses as well. The weeklong international cycling event which took place from Sept. 19-27 cost the university about $130,000 in overtime pay for VCU facilities management and police departments. […]
SGA passes resolution, asks VCU to make Bowe exclusive
The Student Government association is asking VCU Parking & Transportation to make the Bowe Street Parking Deck exclusive to permit holders at all times. On Nov. 30, the SGA senate unanimously passed a resolution condemning a policy enacted in fall 2015 allowing members without a permit to park in the deck during men’s basketball games. […]
Virginia21 pushes for financial aid increase
A bipartisan Virginia lobbying group supporting legislation focused on the best interests of the state’s youth is honing in on the state’s budget moving into the 2016 legislative session. The group, Virginia21, is pushing state legislators to increase funds for financial aid by $83 million over the next two years. Jared Calfee, executive director at […]