Some colleges add free vending machines with masks, sanitizer
Brandon Shillingford, Capital News Service Students returning to campus this fall will find vending machines stocked full of snacks, sodas, and now personal protective equipment too. The machines located throughout Richmond-based Virginia Commonwealth University are filled with masks and hand sanitizer and soon, wipes. The supplies are available to students and employees for free, with […]
Strategies for success: Tips for taking classes during the pandemic
Rebecca Elrod, Contributing Writer Keeping track of your coursework across in-person and online classes can be confusing and overwhelming. But regardless of modality, these tips and tricks will help your fall semester go smoothly. Get organized and make a schedule More time spent at home can make it difficult to focus. One way to […]
What’s happening: Sept. 2 events calendar
See something THURS., 9/3 ‘Flowers After 5’ at Lewis Ginter The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will allow guests to stroll the 50-acre gardens while enjoying live music as the sun goes down on Thursday evenings. Tickets are limited and available online for reservation. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets, and […]
Study probes relationship between LGBT youth, pets
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer An ongoing study conducted by the VCU School of Social Work is analyzing ways that pets and other forms of social support can impact the lives of LGBTQ youth. The study, conducted by associate professor Shelby McDonald, is interviewing LGBTQ volunteers between 15 and 21 years old about their relationships with […]
JMU shuts down campus, org wants UVa to do the same
Eduardo Acevedo, News Editor As one Virginia university closes its doors in response to a 500-case COVID-19 outbreak, an organization is calling on the University of Virginia to reverse its reopening plans. A petition with more than 200 signatures from the United Campus Workers of Virginia union, or UCWVA, demands that the university stop its […]