VCU alumna Alexsis Rodgers talks politics, campaigns and being on Northam’s transition
Alexsis Rodgers, a 2013 VCU graduate, is on the transition committee for Gov.-elect Ralph Northam. After graduating with degrees in public relations and Spanish, Rodgers worked for a P.R. firm now called Padilla before joining Virginia 21, a non-profit millennial advocacy and activism organization in Virginia. From there she served as the lieutenant governor’s policy […]
A VCU class will give 10 offenders a second chance instead of jail time
Instead of serving jail time, 10 petty offenders will collaborate with VCU students in a new English 366 course. The class, which is called “Writing Your Way Out: A Criminal Justice Diversion Program” includes discussion of literature, various human rights issues and diverse experiences, all amid an atmosphere of sharing and support. The service-learning course […]
VCU alumnus Bijan Ghaisar killed by U.S Park Police last month
VCU alumnus Bijan C. Ghaisar, 25, died Nov. 27 after U.S Park Police in Fairfax County shot him following a hit-and-run accident. Ghaisar died 10 days after three gunshot wounds to his head resulted in significant brain damage. Ghaisar was unarmed when he was shot. “The reason for the murder of our son has yet […]
Passage of GOP tax bill will cost grad students
A provision in the House of Representatives tax bill that could affect graduate students is in question pending a conference session following the passage of the Senate version last week. Graduate students could face significant tax increases if it becomes effective in 2018. The House tax legislation would impact graduate students who receive tuition waivers […]
Local organizers stage “Water is Life” protest in downtown RVA
A statewide coalition of more than 30 organizations came together on Dec. 2 to host a “Water is Life” rally and concert in protest of the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) and Atlantic Coast Pipeline (ACP). “We invite all who are concerned about clean water to join together to tell the story of how the […]