VCU InSight

Thrift stores are on the rise as shoppers search for a good bargain. Yet although these customers are on the lookout for cheap finds, some thrift stores are transitioning into a different kind of second hand buying.

Theatre VCU begins its rendition of “The Colored Museum” on February 15 at the Raymond Hodges Theater.

Virginia Commonwealth University students and faculty members returned from their winter break in mid-January to find areas of Main and Cary Streets now had pay stations and signs that read, “Pay to Park.”

After a curious break-in incident at the Broad and Belvidere student apartments, VCU Police are urging city residents to stay secure during the holiday season.

Local and international artists gathered in one place to showcase their artwork, but on a unique campus, the human body. Black and greys, portraits and traditional Polynesian or Japanese were a few of the tattoo styles showcased at the 20th Annual Richmond Tattoo Arts Festival.

In PBS’ long-running and popular television show “Sesame Street,” puppets are used to teach children easy lessons, like letters, numbers, shapes and more. “Avenue Q”, the hit Broadway musical and Theatre VCU’s latest Main Stage production takes the puppet show to another level, an adult level.

The holidays are just around the corner, and the pressure to get the perfect gift for a loved one can sometimes seem daunting. The VCU student groups, Rams Community Bazaar and Green Unity partnered together to hold a holiday bazaar on campus.

Recent crimes in the VCU area have brought attention to the possibility of students being able to carry concealed weapons on campus.

Puritan cleaners and the Richmond Flying Squirrels teamed up for a day of food, games, and most importantly, coats at the 4th annual Coats For Kids Ballpark Warming Party this past November.

VCU Students and Faculty are enjoying a new bus line they can call their own. The new service provides travelers a reliable method for getting across campus.