Tea Time with Tagwa: First world privilege at its finest
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, let me start by asking you what’s seeming to be the most controversial question of the summer: are you vaccinated? For some of you, the answer is yes. Others, no. But for most of you, the answer is obvious. You see, the conversation of the vaccine seems to be […]
VCU reinstates indoor mask mandate amid COVID-19 surge
Emma Carlson, Contributing Writer On Monday, VCU announced an indoor mask mandate throughout the university and a continuation of the mandate in health system facilities, effective immediately. The more contagious Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus has called for updated public health policies, such as reinstating indoor mask requirements for vaccinated individuals, according to the […]
VCU expels Delta Chi from campus three months after freshman death
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor VCU permanently removed the Delta Chi fraternity from campus on May 28 for violating university policies in the moments leading up to the death of freshman Adam Oakes, according to VCU spokesperson Michael Porter. The Student Organization Conduct Committee Chairs found Delta Chi responsible for violating university policies dealing with COVID-19, […]
VCU drops mask requirements for vaccinated public, updates COVID-19 safety guidelines
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer VCU students, faculty members and staff who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer required to wear masks indoors or outdoors when physical distancing can be maintained, according to a university announcement emailed to students on Tuesday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued an updated mask guidance on […]
VCU plans 2021 virtual commencement, departments plan in-person celebrations
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer With spring commencement drawing closer, VCU’s departments and schools are attempting to organize in-person celebrations to honor students while following COVID-19 safety guidelines. VCU announced on March 25 its final plan: a virtual university-wide commencement. The announcement stated that in-person celebrations would be up to departments and schools. Craft and material […]