Digital Tools for Going Back to School
These are the best apps, websites and widgets that will help you start strong and stay on track this semester
Noelle Abrahams (VCU ‘20)
Noelle Abrahams (VCU ‘20)
Noelle is a senior at VCU pursuing a B.I.S. with a minor in Media Studies. She knows this will be of great use to her when her lifelong dream of becoming a stand-up comedian is actualized. When she's not working at the animal shelter, or busy avoiding her schoolwork by doing yoga, you can find her attempting to sleep while her cats do everything in their power to prevent it.
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How to Cope if Your Holidays Aren't Happy
For some of us, the so-called most wonderful time of the year isn’t so wonderful. Here are some suggestions for getting through it.
Ways To Honor Indigenous People This Thanksgiving
November is National Native American Heritage Month! Here’s a list of ways you can support indigenous people during the Thanksgiving season
Local Musicians You Should Listen To
Richmond has held the title of an “underground music city” for several decades. With an abundance of talent and small concert venues, you can stream your favorite local artists by day and affordably experience them live by night
Cheap and Easy Friendsgiving Recipes
Here are seven simple recipes for sides and desserts that would be perfect additions to your Friendsgiving table, and they won’t break the bank or be too difficult to make
Restaurant Guide For VCU Vegetarians
Don't you hate when you go out to eat and the only meatless menu item is a sad-looking salad? Luckily, there are plenty of delicious, affordable vegetarian and vegan meals that are only a short walk from campus.
Creepy Films For Your Halloween Movie Night
Are you tired of watching the same horror movies every Halloween? To spice up your spooky season, here’s a list of suspenseful, unsettling films that you may not have seen or heard of before.
Voices From The Garden: The Virginia Women’s Monument
On Monday, Oct. 14, the Virginia Women’s Monument, titled “Voices from the Garden,” was dedicated with a ceremony and formally unveiled in Capitol Square. Virginia is now the first state in the nation to honor women with a monument on state capitol grounds.
Nicole Anderson Ellis: VCU Professor and Local Elected Official
Professor Ellis, of VCU's department of focused inquiry, is up for reelection on Nov. 5 for the Henricopolis Soil & Water Conservation District. Since she first won a seat on the board in 2011, about 530 acres of land have been preserved in Henrico County.
Love Getting Scared? Go to Red Vein
Calling all Halloween fanatics—Red Vein Haunt is back in business for this spooky season. Open every weekend through Nov. 2 and just a 20 minute drive from VCU, this is the haunted house to go to if you want the real-life horror movie experience.
Dressing For Fall When it Still Feels Like Summer
It’s officially Autumn, but it’s still offensively hot outside in Richmond. Here are some ideas for how to stay on trend for the season while beating the heat.
Where Should You Go to College?
It’s that time of the year again when prospective college freshmen and transfer students need to start thinking about where they want to continue their education. Here’s some advice from a transfer student if you’re soon to be facing that big life decision.
Why You Should Be Using an Online Birth Control Service
I joined The Pill Club , an internet subscription service for birth control, and it’s so much better than using a traditional pharmacy. My pills are shipped right to my door every month and I get free goodies!
Stop What You're Doing And Go Try The Impossible Whopper
One small step for Burger King, one giant leap for American food cutlure.
A Back to School Letter to Myself
Back to school season is like New Year's... we start off the year fresh and optimistic, with a list of resolutions to improve our student life and prevent mistakes we've made in the past. Here are my personal resolutions that I think many of you might need to hear, too.
VCU is Now a Smoke And Tobacco-Free Campus
Since July 1, 2019, smoking, vaping and the use of any tobacco product is prohibited on university-owned or operated property. Here's everything you need to know about the new policy.
Tips For a Great Festival Experience
I am not a true seasoned professional yet, but these are some festival tips I wish I had known my first time around.
The Cool Girl's Guide to RVA Nightlife
Say goodbye to wasted cash and blistered feet because there are plenty of fun bars in The Fan with no cover charge or dress code!
Tips For Surviving Allergy Season
Here are some helpful little ways to make springtime more bearable if you have seasonal allergies.
Confessions of a Serial Cheater
Everyone's got at least one dark secret. This is mine.
