Women’s volleyball still on fire; win sixth straight
The VCU’s women’s volleyball team made easy work of conference rivals Saint Louis University on Friday, Oct. 3, extending their winning streak to six games.
Knitorious M.E.G. drops yarn bombs on Richmond
For five years, cloaked by anonymity, Knitorious M.E.G. has transformed the street signs and landmarks of Richmond, by covering them in a colorful encasing of crochet.
Gun control and crime on campus
Crime on VCU’s campus has become a regular occurrence, even with the highest number of campus police officers in Virginia. The victims of crimes are usually women or smaller men, but mostly women. Whenever the media and academia calls for a national conversation about guns, it is usually a discussion between the left and far left. What the media never tells you about is their security team inside the building is armed with guns. How ironic it is that the media isn’t operating in a gun free zone.
Rollback on West Grace Walmart
The news that Wal-Mart would be introducing a smaller version of its chain store, called “Wal-Mart On Campus,” illustrates the contentious nature of real estate in Richmond: While the possibility of low prices and walking distance convenience are alluring, there’s a vocal opposition, myself included, toward yet another corporate chain being introduced into an area sacred to some.
Ban on gay marriage overruled
Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriage was found to be unconstitutional by the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit in Richmond on Monday.
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.
Baseball back on track following losing streak
Baseball is back on track following short slump.
Commons undergoes $481,000 facelift
Returning students may have noticed some changes around the University Student Commons this week. The Commons underwent an estimated $481,000 renovation during the winter break.
Outdoor ice skating rink opens on Broad Street
As students buckle down for final exams, some Richmond residents are getting into the holiday spirit at RVA on Ice, a seasonal outdoor ice rink at 6th and E. Broad Streets.
Cross country runner off to fast start in 2013
Mohamed Adam has had a remarkable run, so to speak, thus far in the 2013 season. The cross country runner has posted top-10 finishes in his first three meets of his junior season.