Student Health’s lack of prenatal services makes health care too expensive for pregnant students

Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Two blue lines. Two blue lines that represent a known miracle. Two blue lines that, to many, symbolize the beginning of a life. But they can also mean the end of a mother’s college career. Unplanned pregnancies are common in the United States. According to Dr. Adrienne Bonham in The Shriver […]
More than 50 years after it was built, Cabaniss Hall is vacant

Anya Sczerzenie, Contributing Writer Cabaniss Hall, a community-style residence hall that formerly held VCU freshmen, is vacant this year, according to housing spokeswoman Jessica Buchanan. “It’s not currently being used as a dorm,” Buchanan said. The 10-story building is on the MCV campus. It housed 423 students when it was active. According to the VCU […]
Men’s basketball releases non-conference schedule

Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s basketball released the 2019 non-conference schedule Tuesday, which includes four nationally televised contests. 🚨BREAKING! 🚨- Our 2019-20 non-conference schedule is out! 🔗https://t.co/jmiDkwcvP0📅https://t.co/4G8gcDwBck🎟️https://t.co/EjRWbK7Idx#ThisIsRamNation #LetsGoVCU pic.twitter.com/rUpkhEMc6f — VCU Basketball (@VCU_Hoops) September 3, 2019 The Rams will open the season Nov. 5 against St. Francis (Pa.) and will host North Texas on […]
Vigil, fundraiser planned for VCU pre-med student killed in Goochland car accident

Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor A vigil will be held at the Compass on Tuesday night to remember Brandon Dorns, a pre-med student who was killed in a one-car accident in Goochland County. Dorns, 22, was driving east on I-64 Saturday morning when the car veered left, hit an embankment, overturned and caught fire, Virginia State […]
Guard Josh Banks commits to VCU

Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Guard Josh Banks committed to VCU Sunday night, the second recruit in the class of 2020 to commit to coach Mike Rhoades. https://twitter.com/young_21banks/status/1168301713687797760?s=20 The Charlotte, North Carolina, native also had offers from Temple and Virginia Tech. He joins Ace Baldwin as the second 2020 recruit to commit to Rhoades and company. […]