VCU students observe Ramadan despite new dining, COVID-19 limits
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Steaming samosas with a spicy filling, community prayers and close gatherings with loved ones are common elements observed during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The COVID-19 pandemic and limited on-campus dining hours have made it difficult for VCU students to observe the month normally. “I think it’s different for a […]
VCU dining plan holders left behind more than 230,000 swipes last fall
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor More than 232,000 VCU meal swipes went unclaimed by dining plan holders in the fall semester, according to a university spokesperson. That figure, equating to roughly $2.3 million worth of food, has increased by nearly 14,000 swipes since fall 2019. Each swipe is equivalent to $10.05, according to VCU Dine. Students […]
VCU adds variety to dining options with some locations closed
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Students are navigating nutrition options with fewer locations available on campus as familiar favorites, such as Raising Cane’s and Bleecker St. Cafe, are out of service. Freshman pre-nursing major Maya Madore said she enjoyed getting Raising Cane’s at Laurel & Grace Place last semester and was disappointed to hear that it […]
Entry Pass: VCU using digital tool to enforce on-campus COVID-19 rules
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Sagal Ahmed, Contributing Writer In order to access some VCU facilities this semester, students and employees will have to present a mobile or printed pass that indicates they are keeping up with university COVID-19 regulations. VCU established Entry Pass on the first day of classes to serve as a daily reminder […]
Rams can stock their pantries at Commons, resources for student orgs operating remotely
Hannah Eason, News Editor Students in the VCU area can pick up goods supplied by Ram Pantry at the University Student Commons today until 4 p.m. There is no appointment needed to take a box of food from the Ram Pantry table near the circular driveway of the Commons, according to an email sent from […]
Carnival brings in Shafer’s 10th year
Whether students are complaining about the food or visiting the cafeteria every day to socialize, this September marks the tenth year Shafer has been the center of the VCU campus.
Where have all the bagels gone?
Madalyn Schimpf Contributing Writer VCU Students have been lacking access to bagels since Pizza Hut Express took the place of Alpine Bagel in the Monroe Park Campus Student Commons this semester. Alpine Bagel was replaced after five years because sales had been falling. “When we see sales begin to drop at a particular location, we […]