VCU school polls on Youngkin and General Assembly, Roe v. Wade to be an important issue
Diana Ho, Contributing Writer The VCU Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs conducted a poll on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s approval rating, the General Assembly, and current Virginia issues from Dec. 3 to Dec. 16, according to the press release from the Wilder School. The poll found 52% of respondents approve of Youngkin, and 53% […]
‘It didn’t happen’: Virginia remains blue after red wave predictions
Diana Ho, Contributing Writer Virginia remains a majority blue state after incumbent Democratic representatives won re-election. The incumbent democrats that won re-election were Abigail Spanberger, Donald McEachin, Bobby Scott, Don Beyer, Gerry Connolly and Jennifer Wexton, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. Incumbent Rep. Elaine Luria of the 2nd District lost her seat to […]
Youngkin’s first few days in office are an expected disappointment
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Following his inauguration as Governor of Virginia on Jan. 15, Gov. Glenn Youngkin immediately signed 11 executive actions into law. These actions include ending the use of the Critical Race Theory in K-12 public education, allowing parents the decision of whether their children wear masks in public schools and rescinding the […]
‘He didn’t go full Trump’ — VCU faculty, students reflect on red victories
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor This year Virginia saw the highest voter turnout in a gubernatorial election since 1993, which resulted in a red wave for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, according to data from the Virginia Department of Elections. Of those registered to vote, just over 55% participated in the gubernatorial election, according to […]
Youngkin wins governor seat, flips Virginia red
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Republican Glenn Youngkin is projected to win the Virginia gubernatorial election, after a close race against former governor and Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe. Youngkin took the stage at his election night party in Chantilly, Virginia around 1:04 a.m. The Associated Press called the race in his favor at 12:37 a.m. on […]
Many students oppose Youngkin, casino referendum at polls on Tuesday
Katrina Lee, Contributing Writer Students and Richmonders gathered at the University Student Commons on Tuesday morning, among other local polling locations near campus, to vote in the Nov. 2 general election. Freshman art foundation student Campbell Duncan voted for the first time Tuesday morning at the Commons to model her parents, who “always made an […]
Multiple races to take place on Election Day, Nov. 2
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Election Day is on Nov. 2, and VCU students will have the day off of classes in order to have the opportunity to vote in the general election, according to a statement from Dean of Students Reuban Rodriguez. There are four local elections taking place in the City of Richmond this […]
Schools in Virginia are evolving, and that’s a good thing
Ishaan Nandwani, Contributing Writer I have nine younger cousins, all under the age of 11, and much to the dismay of my aunts and uncles, they have transitioned back and forth between virtual and in-person education over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic here in Virginia, struggling to find any consistency in their learning during […]
‘Don’t Boo, Vote!’: Former President Obama visits VCU ahead of November elections, campaigns for McAuliffe
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Former President Barack Obama traveled to Richmond on Saturday to campaign for democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe. The rally was held at The Compass, located outside of the James Branch Cabell Library on VCU’s Monroe Park Campus. “I want you to get fired up inside and then go vote,” Obama said. […]
Get Out and Vote: We can’t underestimate the power of voting
Ishaan Nandwani, Contributing Writer It’s officially the middle of October — that means warm-ish weather, spooky season and of course, the gubernatorial election in Virginia. Every year, we gather to pay homage to one of the cornerstones of our democracy: the right to vote. This year, millions of Americans will head to the polls to […]