Students cope with an increase in state suicides
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, behind alcohol and drug overdoses. Twenty-four Virginia college students died from suicide in 2012, according to the Virginia Violent Death Reporting System.
Police rule freshman’s death a suicide
VCU freshman Hobie Dunston Kopczynski, 18, died on Sunday, March 30, and police have ruled his death a suicide.
Police investigating Fan burglary
VCU alerted students to a burglary off campus early Monday morning in the Fan.
VCU hosts state debate on birth control mandate
Virginia political leaders on Tuesday held a debate on the birth control mandate of the Affordable Care Act in the Academic Learning Commons. State Senator John Edwards, D-Roanoke, and Delegate Robert Marshall, R-Manassas, debated issues relating to House Bill 18, a bill introduced in the General Assembly by Marshall that would have allowed insurance companies to choose not to offer birth control coverage.
Soccer players face felony counts
Three VCU men’s soccer players accused of capturing a nonconsenting minor in the nude on camera are facing jail time and heavy fines after a Grand Jury indicted them on felony charges earlier this month.
Armed robbery off campus
VCU reported on Saturday an armed robbery off campus at 815 W. Clay St., in the Carver neighborhood.
Court: State same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional
The fight for marriage equality for same-sex couples in Virginia continues to progress through the courts after a federal judge ruled the state’s ban on gay marriage unconstitutional last week.
Sexual assault reported off campus
VCU Police alerted students to a sexual assault off campus overnight. The incident occurred in the 1300 block of West Broad street.
Students celebrate VCU snow closure
VCU students celebrate cancelled classes due to impending snowfall around Richmond. Follow us on @TheCT for weather and story updates.
Sunday robbery occurred near campus
A victim reported an off campus robbery near 1208 W. Cary Street early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m., but was not reported to police until 5:14 a.m., according to the VCU alert webpage.