Instagram filters are detrimental to our mental health and body image
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer Instagram was one of the first apps I downloaded as a middle schooler. I remember using it to post embarrassing, yet […]
COVID-19
Booster shots available at reopened Richmond Raceway Community Vaccination Center
Mae Oetjens, Contributing Writer The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts recently reopened its mass vaccination center at the Richmond Raceway, known as the Community Vaccination […]
VCU receives $363 million in research funds; 25% increase since 2018
Lindsey West, Contributing Writer The university announced a record amount of research funds collected, totaling about $363 million for the 2021 fiscal year. Nearly all […]
New COVID-19 pill reduces risk of hospitalization and death by half
Davina Efetie, Contributing Writer Merck pharmaceuticals announced its new COVID-19 pill, molnupiravir, which reduced the risk of hospitalization and death of patients with COVID-19 by […]
VCUPD releases annual safety report for 2020, robberies and assaults down from 2019
Mae Oetjens, Contributing Writer The VCU Police Department recently released its 2020 annual safety report for the Monroe Park and MCV campuses, as well as […]
