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 […]
Classes to begin virtually due to increasing COVID-19 cases
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Spring semester classes will begin completely virtually with the exception of certain experiential-based learning activities, according to a release from the university’s president. The semester will start online as scheduled on Jan. 25. Students enrolled in clinicals, field placements, practica, co-ops and internships, however, may begin those classes in person. VCU […]
VCU offering free COVID-19 testing amid students’ winter break worries
Sanjana Ravulapalli, Contributing Writer Mass communications major Julia Daum is heading home and traveling out of state during winter break. But due to Richmond’s case numbers, the sophomore said she will get a precautionary COVID-19 test before she returns to Fauquier County. As the end of the semester approaches, students are preparing to head home […]
Gov. Northam ramps up COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants, bars and gatherings as cases surge
Katharine DeRosa, News Assistant New COVID-19 restrictions implemented this week caused stress among restaurant owners who have adapted to on-the-fly changes throughout the summer and fall. City Dogs, an American-style restaurant in Richmond, opened its first location in Shockoe Slip in 2008 and a second location closer to VCU’s campus in 2009. Owner Cliff Irvy […]
Freshmen reflect on semester of limited socialization
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer During a semester filled with uncertainty, freshmen at VCU navigated academic and social life while trying their best to adhere to safety precautions. COVID-19 spread across campus throughout the fall semester, leading to an outbreak in the university’s athletics department and requiring exposed students to quarantine in empty dorm rooms. As […]