President Trump orders end to government DEI programs
Ellie Waltman, Copy Editor President Donald Trump signed an executive order barring diversity, equity and inclusion programs on Jan. 20, putting an end to “radical and wasteful government DEI programs and preferencing,” according to whitehouse.gov. Federal agencies were quick to comply with Trump’s executive orders. The Defense Intelligence Agency ordered a pause on activities relating […]
Egg prices soar amid avian flu outbreak
Charlie Martin, Contributing Writer Egg prices are rising sharply in the midst of a nationwide shortage, according to the AP. Some producers in Virginia have joined impacted poultry farms around the country in depopulating their flocks, according to a news release by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. By doing so, they hope […]
VCU board, admins kill racial literacy requirement, students walk out of graduation the next day
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor VCU’s Board of Visitors — the university’s highest decision-making body — rejected the implementation of a racial literacy course requirement in a 10–5 first-of-its-kind vote on Friday, May 10. The decision — in tandem with recent political events — led to students walking out of VCU’s 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony the […]
PHOTOS: The moment police and pro-Palestine demonstrators clashed at VCU
Protesters form a barricade with wooden pallets to prepare for police forces’ arrival. Photos by Andrew Kerley. Police arrive to form a riot line in front of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Photo by Jack Glagola. Police move into the crowd, using pepper spray, smoke bombs and OC fogger on protesters. Photos […]
Delivery robots proposed for Monroe Park Campus
Natalie Collins, Contributing Writer Jack Glagola, News Editor VCU Dining posted a poll last week on its social media platforms to gauge the interest in food delivery robots, which would deliver food around campus for an additional fee. The post, shared on their X, formerly known as Twitter, page and Instagram story, asked: “Rams, would […]