‘Walk of shame:’ Students question VCU’s protocol for isolation transportation
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer The instructions are clear for residential students who test positive for COVID-19: Go into isolation. But for some, lack of transportation to prepared spaces can pose an issue. Former residential assistant Caden Haney said he was evicted from university housing after giving one of his residents a ride to Gladding Residence […]
What you need to know about COVID-19 at VCU
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer VCU and other Virginia universities continue to report new COVID-19 cases as the fall semester continues, using online dashboards, prevalence testing and isolation housing to monitor and prevent the risk of outbreaks. Here’s a breakdown of how VCU’s cases compare to Richmond and other universities, as well as what students should […]
The CT wins 27 state, regional and national awards in design, writing, photography
Hannah Eason, Managing Editor Andrew Ringle, Executive Editor 2019 VPA News & Advertising Contest The Commonwealth Times was recognized for 16 writing, design, photography and illustration awards in the Virginia Press Association’s annual contest. Photography Division First Place General News Photo: Erin Edgerton First Place Sports Feature Photo: Erin Edgerton First Place Sports News Photo: […]
Students reflect on studying abroad in Europe at start of COVID-19 crisis
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Some students spend the entire school year planning to study abroad, completing tasks such as booking travel tickets and verifying credit transfers with various offices. After COVID-19, the experience was cut short for several VCU students. Junior photography and film major Amanda Burton left the United States on Jan. 27 to […]
What The CT staff is grateful for
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor With a lot of overwhelming negativity happening all over the world, now is a great time to step back and think about what you’re grateful for. Whether it’s your mom’s home cooking, the health and safety of your family members or healthcare professionals, we all have something to appreciate. I asked […]