Cleaner river ahead: City approves plan to address sewer overflow
Jack Glagola, News Editor Ellie Waltman, Contributing Writer The James River might just get cleaner — the City of Richmond announced on Aug. 14 that a project to fix the combined sewer and stormwater overflow is going forward, according to a press release. Richmond’s 150-year-old sewer system is a combined system, which means the pipes […]
Kamala Harris shakes up the 2024 campaign: VCU community shares thoughts
Jack Glagola, News Editor Vice President Kamala Harris is now the official Democratic nominee, turning a normally years-long cycle into a three-month sprint to Election Day, when she and running mate Tim Walz will face former President Donald Trump and J.D. Vance at the ballot box. The turnaround came after a three-week pressure campaign from […]
VCU basketball says goodbye to two key players
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer After the final buzzer of the season blared, VCU graduate forward Kuany Kuany and graduate guard and forward Sean Bairstow said goodbye to their collegiate basketball careers. Kuany and Bairstow were both transfer students who came to VCU for their graduate year to play under head coach Ryan Odom, who was […]
Chili’s is closing, what’s next?
Elena Gutowski, Contributing Writer Chili’s Bar & Grill on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus is closing its doors on May 10 after 16 years of operation, according to the VCU Dine website. “Chili’s will be closing on May 10th. Thank you for your support over the past 16 years. It has been a pleasure serving […]
VCU announces new residence hall amidst increased housing demand
Abdullah Karabatek, Contributing Writer Katie Farthing, Managing Editor VCU recently announced plans to open up housing on the 700 block of West Grace Street alongside the Facilities and Financial Services Building, according to the VCU Master Plan website. The project, which is still in the “pre-planning phase of study,” will replace the 518 beds in […]
VCU’s pedestrian safety campaign one year later
Harshini Kanala, Contributing Writer Following the deaths of two VCU students in traffic accidents in the past two years, the VCU police department responded with a campaign to promote pedestrian, cyclist and driver safety in 2023. The campaign works to achieve these goals by deploying more officers in assumed high-risk areas and tightening rules regarding […]
Virginia universities implement hazing prevention initiatives, laws
Elena Gutowski, Contributing Writer Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a bill on March 8 mandating the creation of guidelines to teach hazing prevention in Virginia high schools. The law expands existing requirements of hazing prevention instruction as required by Adam’s Law to include “age-appropriate, extensive and current education about hazing.” This includes examples of hazing, dangers […]
A-10 Championship: VCU falls to Duquesne, 57-51
Thai Wilson, Sports Editor VCU beat three Atlantic 10 opponents last week, making it to the A-10 championship game against Duquesne, and lost 57-51 on Sunday, March 17. VCU head coach Ryan Odom said he is proud of the team coming together and making it all the way to the finals in his first year […]
VCU plans to turn Grace Street into a campus “main street”: What could that look like?
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor VCU wants to turn West Grace Street into a campus “main street,” according to the ONE VCU Master Plan, the document guiding VCU’s physical development for the next decade. The ONE VCU Master Plan was approved by the board of visitors nearly five years ago, according to its website. The plan […]
VCU students share thoughts on gun violence
Jack Glagola, News Editor Eighty-nine percent of students, faculty and staff report feeling safe at VCU, according to a survey conducted in Spring of 2023. However, students and Richmonders interviewed expressed some concerns about gun violence. There were 59 shooting deaths in Richmond last year, according to the Richmond Police Department — two of the […]