Midterm elections to take place next week
Sarah Hagen, Contributing Writer Virginia’s congressional midterm elections are set for Nov. 8, where constituents will vote for their house representatives. State district lines were redrawn in 2021, meaning residents may have different representatives on the ballot than they did previously. All 11 seats are up for reelection this year. VCU’s campus is in the […]
Political student organizations face off in virtual debate
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer VCU’s College of Humanities and Sciences hosted a virtual debate Monday night to discuss major political issues a week ahead of this year’s presidential election. Hosted by VCU mass communications professor Bill Oglesby, the debate was between VCU’s College Republicans and Young Democrats. Three members of each organization faced off over […]
Students for Social Action launch new lecture series
VCU’s Students for Social Action organization has launched a new Public Knowledge Lecture Series at the university in order to become a more active part of the ever-changing political and cultural landscape in today’s society.
VCU students rally for equal rights
On a dreary Valentine’s Day, about 40 VCU students and other Richmond residents held a rally to protest legislation they said would undermine a litany of rights – from abortion rights and gay rights to voting rights and free speech.
Follow up: Activists oppose signing clinic regulations into law in Monroe Park
Virginia Coalition to Protect Women’s Health and pro-choice organizations gathered in last attempt to urge Gov. Bob McDonnell to reconsider signing Senate Bill 924.