VCU considers change to COVID-19 testing eligibility
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer When sophomore Kristin Townsend heard a friend of hers had been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, she asked VCU to be tested for the virus. Townsend was shocked when a VCU Health representative told her they would not be testing her. “I was kind of confused […]
VCU approves removal of on-campus Confederate names, symbols
Eduardo Acevedo, News Editor The VCU Board of Visitors unanimously approved measures Friday to de-commemorate and rename campus buildings named after members of the Confederacy. “The symbols of the Confederacy have come to impede our mission to serve all, and that’s why I have recommended we no longer honor those symbols,” university president Michael Rao […]
VCU student rapper gains success despite pandemic setbacks
Ebonique Little, Contributing Writer With more than 100,000 streams of his most recent singles “Brunch” and “Junie” across major music platforms, one up-and-coming student musician may soon stop telling his mom, “Sorry, I’ma be a rapper.” Alvin Sakyi, known as Sækyi (sah-kee), a senior majoring in health, physical education and exercise science, said he has […]
Study finds active shooter drills have negative impacts on students
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer A recent study suggests active shooter drills in U.S. schools could lead to depression and anxiety among families and employees. The report analyzed social media posts from elementary, middle and high school students, teachers and parents before and after participating in emergency preparedness drills. Participants showed increases in the following mental […]
‘Walk of shame:’ Students question VCU’s protocol for isolation transportation
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer The instructions are clear for residential students who test positive for COVID-19: Go into isolation. But for some, lack of transportation to prepared spaces can pose an issue. Former residential assistant Caden Haney said he was evicted from university housing after giving one of his residents a ride to Gladding Residence […]