Abbreviated timeline of the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
The devastating and intensifying violence in the West Bank and Gaza strip has dominated headlines globally for the last few months. In light of this, seemingly everyone has taken a stance on the matter — either in support of Israel, or in defense of Palestine.
Summer of Graham; attends invite-only camp
Entering his final season of VCU men’s basketball, senior Treveon Graham has had a busy summer. The summer included being invited to three NBA all-star camps which featured the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player, a homecoming King and CP3 and being named as one of the top-sleepers in the country by USA Today.
Weber: Community service, restitution, suspension for theft
Senior guard Briante Weber’s punishment for theft charges brought against him this offseason will be a one-game suspension, community service and restitution.
VCU students rally against Ferguson’s “war zone”
Two rallies will take place in the VCU area in response to the death of an unarmed Michael Brown, shot Saturday by an unnamed Ferguson PD officer.
Construction of Art Institute finally underway
For months, the lot on the corner of Broad and Belvidere streets has remained vacant except for the sign designating it as the future home of the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. Last week, nearly 350 people gathered on that lot as VCUarts Dean Joe Seipel broke ground for the ICA.
Assault, robbery off campus
A physical assault and robbery off campus was reported to Richmond Police around 9:20 p.m.
Rao: VCU needs more resources
After nearly five years as VCU president, Michael Rao is still working to balance state budget cuts and the lofty goals he set for the university with his Quest for Distinction strategic plan.
Richmond Symphony to host ‘Come and Play’
A full-size symphony orchestra typically has about 100 players, but on Sunday, Oct. 27, the Richmond Symphony and hundreds of musicians from the community will come together to form the biggest orchestra in Virginia.
Political Science professor talks government shutdown
In case you haven’t heard, the government shut down last week.
Grad exhibit to be displayed at Page Bond Gallery
Painting and printmaking graduate student Aaron Koehn made his work known in Cleveland, Ohio, but the artist has recently established himself as one of Richmond’s rising artists.