Controversial personhood bill passes House

House bills 1, 62 and 462 have all been criticized by opponents, saying they will limit women's access to abortions in the state of Virginia. Fairfax County reported the most abortions in the state, with 2,407. Richmond came in second and Virginia Beach was third, with 2,161 abortions reported during 2010. Infographic by Ying Cheng.

Va. Republicans say agenda not focused on social issues

New library loan program offers iPads, Nooks, Kindles

As technology continues to play a vital role in education, VCU Libraries are taking another step to link the two together with the introduction of an experimental loan program of iPads, Nooks and Kindles.

VCU Police take conversational Spanish classes

Photos by Amber-Lynn Taber

VCU Police learn Spanish for the field

Briefs

Protective order requests explode with new Virginia law; Va. leads nation in interracial marriages; Pay raises sought for Virginia workers; Serious Facebook hack lands UK student in prison; U.S. sites hacked as objections grow to piracy deal; Charges against some NY Occupy protesters dropped

VCU students rally for equal rights

About 40 VCU students and Richmond residents gathered outside of the University Student Commons on Tuesday at the third annual Equal Rights Rally, organized by the VCU Young Democrats.

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.

Briefs

House passes ‘personhood’ and ultrasound measures; Gay, lesbian couples apply to marry in Va.; Newport News to be base of new discount PeoplExpress Airlines; 6.0 quake recorded in Pacific off Ore.; no damage; Arizona’s English-only election law questioned; Wealthy colleges enjoy banner fundraising year

Crime Log

Thursday, Feb. 9 Alcohol violation Eagle Mill Towers, 1414 W. Marshall St. – A male student was arrested for being drunk in public. Drug Offense At the corner of West Broad and North Allen streets – A male visitor was arrested for possession of marijuana. Weapons violation At the corner of West Broad and Belvidere Streets – A [...]

The Well offers free HIV testing on Valentine’s Day

Statistics courtesy of the Virginia Department of Health. Infographic by Hunter Nye.

Following trends set by other universities to offer testing for STDs and HIV, VCU’s Wellness Resource Center will allow students to receive free HIV tests this Valentine’s Day

Moving off campus made simple with online resources

VCU off-campus housing seeks to make transition easier

Briefs

Komen for the Cure affiliate gives $587,944 in grants; Union seeks to organize at VCU, U.Va.; Virginia Attorney General investigating Gingrich campaign ballot signatures fraud claim; U.S. sex abuse lawsuit against Vatican dismissed; Some Texans are feeling fenced out; University degree scandal erupts