VCU hires consulting firm in Greek life review
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer VCU’s Division of Student Affairs has hired a consulting firm that specializes in fraternities and sororities to conduct a review of the university’s Greek life following the death of freshman Adam Oakes, according to a release sent on Monday. Dyad Strategies serves schools and universities nationwide, offering courses on recruitment, hazing […]
Virginia on track to meet Biden’s vaccination goals
Anya Sczerzenie, Contributing Writer An average of 50,000 vaccine doses are being administered in Virginia each day as the commonwealth begins using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Gov. Ralph Northam stated in a Facebook post that Virginia would be able to meet President Joe Biden’s vaccination goal […]
VCU begins Greek life cessation period following Adam Oakes’ death
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Leaders of Greek life organizations sent an email to all members on Friday detailing a cessation of university fraternities and sororities, as well as the steps those groups are now required to take. The announcement follows recent national outcry over freshman Adam Oakes, who was found dead on Feb. 27 in […]
‘It’s not exactly what it was before’: Students, faculty return to campus midsemester
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Freshman graphic design student Ariadna Perez couldn’t have been happier about VCU’s decision to resume in-person classes on March 4, she said. Like most VCUarts students in virtual classes this semester, it was difficult for Perez to stay on top of assignments. “I physically need to be there, or I literally […]
PHOTOS: Richmond protest marks one year since Breonna Taylor’s death
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old Black woman, was shot in her home in Louisville, Kentucky, on March 13, 2020. One year later, Richmonders marched in her honor. Taylor, an emergency room technician, was killed in her sleep as Louisville Metro Police raided her home through the use of a “no-knock” search warrant. […]