VCU tobacco expert, five others debunk claim that e-cigs are ‘95% safer’
Eduardo Acevedo, Contributing Writer A member of the VCU Center for the Study of Tobacco products, along with five other nicotine experts, are working to disprove the claim that e-cigarettes are “95% safer” than cigarettes in a recent editorial published in the American Journal of Public Health. The claim that e-cigs were 95% less harmful […]
Miss America returns to VCU, stresses opioid education during overdose symposium
Hannah Eason, News Editor When they called Camille Schrier’s name as the winner of the Miss America title, she forgot what song was playing in that moment. She described the feeling as “delirious” and something she “never thought would happen.” “I got the ultimate prize and it was a whirlwind and it’s been kind of […]
Prison reform advocates read inmate letters at State Capitol rally
Hannah Eason and Maia Stanley, Capital News Service Activists, family members and supporters rallied Saturday at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square to support recently filed prison reform bills in the General Assembly, including measures such as parole, record expungement and incentives for good behavior. More than 50 supporters attended the rally, which allotted speaking time […]
Over half of selected VCU students opted out of Wi-Fi tracking program
Katharine DeRosa, Contributing Writer More than 50% of students in UNIV classes have opted out of VCU’s pilot attendance program, Ram Attend, according to a university spokesperson, but there are still enough students for an adequate sample size. Associate Vice President for Public Affairs Mike Porter said in an email that 59.65% of students opted […]
Poll finds majority of Virginia in favor of stricter gun laws
Emma Gauthier, Contributing Writer A majority of Virginians favor stricter gun laws, according to a poll released last week by the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. The poll reported that 53% of residents favor stricter gun laws, while 17% believe laws should be less strict. “Our latest poll numbers suggest, as I have […]