Commemorative resolution sparks debate

A joint resolution proposed in the Virginia General Assembly to memorialize the contributions of African American cadavers to the training of 19th century physicians in Richmond has an unlikely critic.

House kills overdose protection measure

Legislation that would protect Virginians reporting drug overdoses was introduced earlier this month after years of lobbying by a VCU student organization, but the bill will have to wait until the 2015 General Assembly session to be heard.

Alumni-owned skate shop opens near campus

“Common Threads enriches the social fabric and environment of riders worldwide. Help us be an agent of social change in the world,” is the mission statement of the independent store Common Threads that opened Saturday, Nov. 23 next to Panera Bread at 810 W. Grace St.