Top 5 VCU men’s basketball games to look forward to this season
Arrick Wilson, Contributing Writer Basketball season is gearing up, which means a fresh schedule has been announced. The VCU community is close to being in that familiar atmosphere again, with energetic fans and lively music from the VCU Pep Band. This year brings a new and exciting season for the men’s basketball team, as it […]
VCU reinstates indoor mask mandate amid COVID-19 surge
Emma Carlson, Contributing Writer On Monday, VCU announced an indoor mask mandate throughout the university and a continuation of the mandate in health system facilities, effective immediately. The more contagious Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has called for updated public health policies, such as reinstating indoor mask requirements for vaccinated individuals, according to the […]
VCU announces mandatory vaccine requirement for on-campus students in the fall
Emma Carlson, Contributing Writer VCU announced on Monday that COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all students who plan to live, work or attend classes on campus this upcoming fall semester. Those with religious or health exemptions are not required to get a vaccine, according to the email announcement. “Vaccines are now widely available and […]
VCU classes to resume in August, students home by Thanksgiving
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer VCU will begin a phased reopening of its campus this month and start the fall semester on Aug. 17, university president Michael Rao said in a statement Wednesday. Rao said in a YouTube video that classes may be smaller, while some may require alternating between in-person and online instruction. Many classes […]