VCU student’s American Idol dreams end in Kansas City
After dedicating several hours to auditions, one VCU student made it to the second round of American Idol and sang her heart out in front of celebrity judges. Due to her nerves taking over, the judges told Joi Hamm her Idol run would end in Kansas City, Missouri.
Despite political unrest, Iraqi students partake in VCU summer institute aiding non-profits
College students from all over Iraq found their way to campus this summer to take part in the VCU social media institute.
Students visiting Israel leave early
One night while taking a break from excavating and researching in Israel, a group of VCU students were outside when they saw what appeared to be flares go straight into the sky. When those flares began to curve in their direction and a teacher ordered for them to run inside, senior religious studies and psychology major Zavi Harman ran for safety with the others.
Students protest conflict in Gaza
VCU students showed their solidarity with Palestine on Monday, asking for an end to the countries conflict with Israel via protest signs.
Students paddle toward success
The cost of six VCU credits in HIST391 and BIOL391? About $2,000. The cost of spending a showerless month paddling 140 miles, backpacking 15 miles and camping along the James River watershed learning from the environment and a 446-page course companion while battling bugs, storms and sore shoulders? Priceless.