What you need to know about COVID-19 at VCU
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer VCU and other Virginia universities continue to report new COVID-19 cases as the fall semester continues, using online dashboards, prevalence testing and isolation housing to monitor and prevent the risk of outbreaks. Here’s a breakdown of how VCU’s cases compare to Richmond and other universities, as well as what students should […]
Neurodiverse farm provides job placement, addresses food insecurity
Ebonique Little, Contributing Writer Organically grown fruits, vegetables and herbs sprawl across an acre of land in Richmond’s East End. Welcoming and providing jobs to people with neurological disorders, Frank Community Farm seeks a larger purpose than feeding the community. Crystal Stokes, president of Frank Community Farm, and Rachel Matthews, vice president of training and […]
What’s happening: Sept. 9 events calendar
See Something TUES., 9/8 – SUN., 9/13 Richmond International Film Festival This year’s RIFF will run as a hybrid model with virtual and in-person screenings of over 100 films. For physical events, social distancing and masks are required for entry. Temperature checks will be conducted at select venues. Viewers can purchase passes and tickets […]
Byrd Theatre plans creative ways to engage with community during COVID-19
Aerin Fortes, Contributing Writer The Byrd Theatre is nearly a century old, but remaining relevant to the Richmond community remains a source of innovation for its management. Since the theater closed in March due to COVID-19, the Byrd’s doors have not been completely shut — it has launched a number of ways to raise money […]
Students voice isolation housing concerns
Arianna Rackham, Contributing Writer Junior Haya Hamid said living in VCU’s quarantine housing –– one of several methods used by the university to control the spread of COVID-19 on campus — was best described as a “series of unfortunate events.” The health, physical education and exercise science major said she didn’t receive food from the university […]