‘It’s blue collar’: Current and former VCU men’s basketball players, coaches remember Franklin Street Gym
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Driving down West Franklin Street, a gym bearing its name on the right-hand side has been a mainstay since its construction in 1952. That facility’s days are numbered as it is slated for demolition later this spring. VCU will build a six-story STEM building on the land where Franklin Street Gym […]
VCU moves to online classes for remainder of semester, May commencement canceled
Hannah Eason, News Editor VCU classes will be taught remotely for the rest of the semester, and there will not be a commencement ceremony in May, according to an email from VCU President Michael Rao sent to students on Wednesday. As a result of the decision to remain online, on-campus housing will be restricted to […]
VCU Libraries to close after Friday, offering ‘robust’ online services
Hannah Eason, News Editor VCU Libraries will be closed until further notice after Saturday, according to a release. James Branch Cabell Library is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. until Friday. Thompson-McCaw Library is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group study rooms in both libraries are closed. The Workshop at Cabell Library […]
Have you been affected by COVID-19? We want to hear from you
Have you been affected by COVID-19? Are you a VCU student whose classes were moved online, had to vacate on-campus housing, or one of the few who were authorized to remain on campus? Are you a health care worker treating patients? Did you lose your job or have your hours reduced because of the pandemic? […]
Nets and bars: before spring sports cancellation, Jasmin Sneed was attempting to conquer both
Ryan Grube, Staff Writer Prior to the coronavirus outbreak that prompted VCU to cancel the remaining seasons for all spring sports, senior Jasmin Sneed was attempting to continue her dual-athlete ways, which she undertook back in the winter. Sneed, a middle blocker on the volleyball team, racked up accolades on the court throughout her career […]