College is supposed to be hard — is that all there is to it?

Arielle Andrews, Contributing Writer Over half of all college graduates work in a field outside of their degree with many working in jobs that do not require a degree at all, according to research from Bloomberg and the Pew Research Center. This implies that the majority of these graduates’ job skills develop on the job. […]
The Bicycle Debate: Fixed Gears vs. Multi-Gears

Samuel Goodrich, Contributing writer Fixed gear bikes, or fixies, are a national trend that have rolled onto the VCU campus. Fixed gear bikes have one gear and no freewheel, which is the component allows the bike to roll without pedaling. People who use fixies say they give the rider a better connection to the road, since […]
Festivals offer deals on summer fun for students
Richmond offers students more than just summer classes, work and a hot sun. In June, July and August, the city will host a number of festivals that VCU students can afford. Here are just some of the summer activities and festivals available to the students still in town.