A street without grace
Dale Brumfield Contributing Writer In 1959, 85 percent of all Richmond’s felony arrests occurred in the 800 and 900 blocks of Richmond’s West Grace Street. It’s not that “the strip” back then was such a dangerous place, but that the police looked more closely for crime there, what with all those beatniks, hippies, art students […]
Nao and Zen still in; Burger King postponed
Caitlin Puffenberger Contributing Writer Construction on a Burger King in the Student Commons has been postponed indefinitely due to structural constraints, according to Tamara Highsmith, VCU dining sales and services manager. However, a new Taco Bell and an expanded Chick-fil-A are due to be completed on schedule in early fall. Earlier this spring, VCU Dining […]
Spring Fine Dining from first-hand witnesses: ‘I paid nine swipes for a meal at Shafer’
‘I paid nine swipes for a meal at Shafer’
Students finds comfort in a familiar face
Nan Turner Contributing Writer She can be seen in her element swiping cards at Shafer Dining Court, and echoing greetings of “Hey baby!” and “I want you to have a great day!” Beverly Sawyer, or Ms. Beverly to students, is a self-described people person, but those who encounter her every day say that is an […]