Students lament meal plan options amid delayed Ram City Market opening
Rachel Marcus, Contributing Writer Sophomore English student Maddie Rees said the school “needs more vegan and vegetarian options.” Student Grace Coyne said that due to her dietary restrictions, she isn’t able to eat at many of the restaurants included in the meal plan. Sophomore engineering student Allyson Juárez said she isn’t getting a balanced diet. […]
Delay of ‘Ram City Market’ is perpetuating food insecurity at VCU
Nicholas Barahona, Contributing Writer Ram City Market — have you heard of it? In case you haven’t, let me introduce you to what is set to be the new place for all foods and essentials on campus. Located between Panda Express and Insomnia Cookies on West Grace Street, this market will be open to students […]
Little Ram Pantries continues to support students two months after launch
Katrina Lee, Contributing Writer Little Ram Pantries, a pilot program that extended the university’s food pantries to satellite locations around campus, launched into operation on Oct. 8. Environmental science professor John Jones created the program to fight food insecurity among students on campus with his service learning class, called Environments and Policies of Urban Food […]
Little Ram Pantries pilot program aims to combat food insecurity among VCU students
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Environmental studies professor John Jones said the only times he felt food secure growing up were when he was on his university’s meal plan, which was funded by the student loans Jones is still paying off. Now, Jones is working to address food insecurity on VCU’s campus and destigmatize the use […]
A billionaire’s trash is the lower class’ treasure
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer Our society is built on overconsumption in societal trends such as fashion and smartphones, particularly Apple products. Apple has released a new iPhone annually, and due to their high demand, people fall for their gimmicks and end up buying a new phone regardless of whether their current one works or not. […]