COVID-19 sparks concerns for fashion, but some students see chance for innovation
Aaron Royce, Contributing Writer In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the fashion industry is facing problems. Many wonder how the industry at large will cope, but another demographic affected is students hoping to break into it. In particular, VCU’s shift to online for the rest of the spring semester could be problematic for students […]
Northam: Schools will not open for rest of academic year, non-essential businesses must close
Hannah Eason, News Editor All Virginia schools will remain closed for the rest of the academic year, and non-essential businesses, including entertainment and recreational, will close tomorrow after midnight, Gov. Ralph Northam announced at a press conference on Monday. Barber shops, spas and other businesses that cannot operate while practicing social distancing will close, as […]
Opinion | Small business are taking big hits due to COVID-19
Gabriel Thomas, Contributing Writer As college students, we’re all very frustrated about how COVID-19 has put a pause on our lives. If I could describe how I feel during this crisis, it would definitely be: stuck. The reason I feel so stuck isn’t what most of you are actually going through right now. I’m a […]
Animal Crossing: New Horizons provides a relaxing escape for players
Josh Clinton, Contributing Writer If you’ve been on social media, you’ve doubtlessly seen charming fan art featuring a shotgun-wielding space marine and a cute cartoon dog. This is a result of the hype surrounding Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch, a family-friendly lifestyle game whose popularity rivals that of the legacy shooter franchise […]
VCU ‘exploring’ optional pass/fail grading system as student support grows
Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor When criminal justice senior Bilal Ghazi learned VCU had canceled its May commencement ceremony due to COVID-19, his first thought was of his family members who had plans to travel to the U.S. to see him walk. The decisions to cancel the commencement ceremony and in-person classes for the rest of […]