Oxytocin: The wonder drug curing post-pandemic depression
Madison Del Sontro, Contributing Writer It’s the “drug” everyone’s addicted to. It’s the drug we need to thrive. While it is not a medication, but a hormone our bodies produce, it’s argued we cannot live without it. Day by day, we strive to reach our daily requirement for it. So what is this wonder drug? […]
VCU Health experiences financial deficit
Diana Ho, Contributing Writer VCU Health is currently facing a margin loss of approximately 2% when factoring in interest and depreciation, according to Laura Rossacher, the director of public affairs for VCU Health. The medical center still remains cash flow-positive and is profitable at an operating level, Rossacher stated in an email. Medical centers like […]
‘We’re definitely adapting’: students adjust to relaxed COVID-19 policies
Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer There is a notable decrease in VCU students who are seen wearing masks in the library, classrooms and around campus as the 2022 fall semester begins. VCU made masks and face coverings optional indoors and outdoors on campus on March 21, according to the VCU Safety & Management website. There are […]
VCU projected to experience multi-million budget deficit
Katrina Lee, News Editor The university is not expected to meet enrollment expectations for the fall semester, causing the university to project a multi-million dollar budget shortfall. The university’s enrollment was around 29,000 students in fall 2021, according to VCU’s annual report. This year, enrollment is not expected to reach its 1% enrollment increase projection, […]
VCU lifts mask mandate following decline in COVID-19 cases
Katrina Lee, News Editor Masks became optional in most common spaces at VCU’s Monroe Park and MCV campuses on Monday, according to the One VCU website. Locations where masking is no longer required include the James Branch Cabell Library, the University Student Commons, residence halls and more public places, according to VCU PR spokesperson Tom […]
Latin America’s second ‘Pink Tide’ is a result of right-wing government failures
Diana Flores, Contributing Writer When protestors broke into Guatemala’s Congressional building back in 2020, they took their anger to the streets in response to the budget cuts towards health care and education spending — part of the building was set on fire. This demonstration soon became part of a series of protests that broke out […]
University considers lifting mask mandate after spring break
Katrina Lee, News Editor The university announced via email to its students and faculty members it is considering rescinding the indoor mask mandate on campus, except for classroom spaces, according to a VCU Together email. University spokesperson Michael Porter stated in an email that VCU’s Public Health Response Team is responsible for deciding on a […]
“The Stu” sells out for first time since COVID-19
Kaitlyn Fulmore, Photo Editor After a season of near-full capacity crowds, VCU men’s basketball sold out its first game of the 2021-2022 season on Feb. 18 when playing against the University of Richmond Spiders. The Stuart C. Siegel Center, the arena where VCU hosts home basketball and volleyball games, returned to full capacity in fall […]
The working class are obligatory martyrs
Adelaide Verdugo-Thomson, Contributing Writer Heroes don’t wear capes — they walk as instructed by blinding white lights and the impending doom of financial destitution. Our bodies are prescribed monetary value such as $9.50 an hour, $11.50, or if you’re lucky, maybe even $15. The Living Wage Calculator created by Amy Glasmeier, professor of economic geography […]
There’s a nursing crisis in this country, and it’s only getting worse
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Like most other kids, my childhood consisted of frequent trips to the doctor’s office. Before seeing my pediatrician, there were several steps critical to my visit: height and weight measurements, eye exams and vaccinations, among many others — all conducted by nurses. But beyond their endless medical responsibilities, nurses offered my […]