All-Black cast soars in ‘Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly,’ directed by VCU theatre students
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer Nine-year-old Tonia Bridge’s creative and imaginative mind was often silenced by her parents’ fears of the world. Continuously, Tonia struggled to please her parents while longing to express her desires and dreams. Tonia’s story was depicted in the VCU student-produced play “Don’t Tell Me I Can’t Fly,” which followed the narrative […]
VCU drops mask requirements for vaccinated public, updates COVID-19 safety guidelines
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer VCU students, faculty members and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear masks indoors or outdoors when physical distancing can be maintained, according to a university announcement emailed to students on Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an updated mask guidance on […]
What new COVID-19 updates could mean for Virginians this summer
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks outdoors, except in some crowded venues, according to a release from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on April 27. On the state level, Gov. Ralph Northam announced in an April 22 press release that Virginians will see more relaxed COVID-19 […]
Students favor mix of in-person, online classes if COVID-19 improves
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer After a year of online classes, VCU’s fall semester will offer a range of modality options, according to a VCU spokesperson. The semester’s course schedule will offer a majority of in-person class styles while keeping some online, Director of Communications and Marketing Matthew Lovisa stated in an email. “In person classes […]