Ram Pantry moves to new location and Free Store makes a comeback to VCU
Selna Shi, News Editor Ram Pantry is moving to a new location in the building Ram Tech formerly occupied on 920 West Grace St., according to Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth, associate director of student affairs. Ram Pantry will be closed between Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 to prepare for the move into the new building. The pantry […]
Focused Inquiry department cuts 14 professors
Jack Glagola, Contributing Writer The university has laid off 14 faculty in the Focused Inquiry department, according to a petition lodged by United Campus Workers of Virginia. The union represents college and university workers at three schools in Virginia, according to its website. Emily Williams, an assistant professor in the Focused Inquiry department, said the […]
VCU welcomes largest class to date
Sarah Hagen, Contributing Writer VCU welcomes more than 4,500 first-year students during the New Student Convocation, possibly the largest class in university history, according to VCU Exposure. The New Student Convocation and Spirit Walk took place on Aug. 21 as part of the university’s Weeks of Welcome activities. “VCU offers the Weeks of Welcome programs […]
VCU postpones upcoming racial literacy course requirement
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor VCU announced that incoming students will not have to take a class on racial literacy this semester in a letter from the Provost at the end of July. The installation of a racial literacy general education requirement is being indefinitely delayed from starting in the fall 2023 semester, according to the […]
Medical abortion pill access remains accessible, case still being decided in lower court
Natalie Barr, Staff Writer The Supreme Court of the United Stateson Friday, April 21 protected access to mifepristone, a medical abortion pill; the case will now proceed in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, according to SCOTUS ruling. Restrictions on the drug, used for over 20 years, came from Texas Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, known as […]