UPDATE: VCU closes tonight, tomorrow for winter storm
VCU will close today at 4 p.m. due to expected inclement weather tonight. The university alerted students around noon via text message and email that the university will remain closed Feb. 13, as well.
The man behind the music
The Miley Cyrus hit “Wrecking Ball” made another comeback when the VCU pep band performed the song during the men’s basketball game against George Mason University. Unknown to most, none of their recent buzz would have been possible without the work of one former Peppa.
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.
Monroe Park plan would benefit VCU
From Civil War-era campsites to VCU block parties, Monroe Park has seen it all.
Student pantry stockpiling for January launch
The next time you run out of swipes or money, do not panic. VCU’s first student pantry will be up and running next semester to feed students short on swipes or in need of money for food.
Student turnout drops 30 percent in SGA elections
Voter turnout for Fall 2013 Monroe Park Student Government Association elections fell by 30 percent compared to last semester’s elections. During the 2013 Spring SGA elections, 1,465 students cast their votes. This semester, voter turnout fell to 1,011.
SGA elections scheduled this month
The elections committee of VCU’s Monroe Park student government association expects voter turnout to increase with this coming fall’s SGA elections despite not making any changes to the way they advertise the elections to students.
Students donate blood at Halloween drive
Students donated blood at a Virginia Blood Services blood drive in the Commons Ballroom in the spirit of Halloween this week on Wednesday, Oct. 30 and Thursday, Oct. 31.
Political Science professor talks government shutdown
In case you haven’t heard, the government shut down last week.
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.