Rao: Greek life review will honor Adam Oakes, create accountability
Anna Chen, Contributing Writer President Michael Rao detailed VCU’s “independent, comprehensive review” of Greek life in a statement released Tuesday. The effort follows the death of 19-year-old freshman Adam Oakes. Oakes was found dead Feb. 27 at a residence on West Clay Street. His family says a Delta Chi fraternity hazing event resulted in his […]
‘Adam had a big heart’: Family, university respond to death of VCU freshman
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Adam Oakes, a 19-year-old VCU freshman, was found dead this past Saturday at a residence on West Clay Street. His family says a Delta Chi fraternity hazing event resulted in Adam’s death. Courtney White, Adam’s cousin, said Adam had a huge heart and was a nurturer, which set him apart from […]
College of Engineering to offer computer science doctorate program
Dylan Seay, Contributing Writer The College of Engineering will enroll the first cohort of students in its new computer science doctorate program beginning this fall, according to a university release. Krzysztof Cios, a VCU professor and chair of the university’s computer science department, worked with school faculty to establish the program, which was submitted for […]
ACLU calls for removal of fence around Marcus-David Peters Circle
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor The Virginia Department of General Services erected an 8-foot fence around Marcus-David Peters Circle on Jan. 25 in anticipation of the Robert E. Lee Monument coming down. More than a month later, both the statue and the fence remain on site. The American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia called for the […]
VCU community reacts to in-person return
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer VCU’s decision to allow some students back for in-person and hybrid classes on March 4 has been met with opposition by students and professors. David Coogan, an associate professor in English, said professors were given the choice when deciding to teach virtually or in person. He teaches a class in the […]