Rapid COVID-19 returns some false positives
The bi-weekly rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 prevalence testing this semester have resulted in some false-positive results for students.
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The bi-weekly rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 prevalence testing this semester have resulted in some false-positive results for students.
As the University of Richmond transitioned from the Enhanced Red Stage to the Red Stage of its COVID-19 Physical Distancing Framework, administration announced new attendance policies for spring football, men’s lacrosse and women’s lacrosse competitions.
Editor's Note: This article was updated to include the date of the presidential transition. The Collegian was informed by UR communications on March 5 that Hallock will begin both his role as president and appointment as a professor this fall.
The University of Richmond released A Report on the Westham Burying Ground at the University of Richmond, the latest in its critical study of its campus history regarding slavery. Other universities around the country are similarly looking for ways to study and acknowledge their past ties to slavery.
Editor's Note: Eileen Pomeroy is The Collegian's newsletter director.
Students are discussing their opinions of Organic Krush Cafe, the new lifestyle eatery chain at the University of Richmond Well-Being Center, taking note of the cafe’s prices for its GMO-free meal options and the company’s values.
The University of Richmond athletic teams are enduring a season unlike any seen before.
The University of Richmond is having a light workload week this year instead of the usual spring break to encourage students to remain on campus and not travel. However, some students have expressed frustration with the week, which lasts from March 1 to 5, saying not all faculty are assigning less work than usual.
Editor's Note: The Collegian managing editor is co-captain of University Dancers.
Editor’s Note: The views and opinions expressed in this article do not reflect those of The Collegian.
Conner Evans hosts WDCE's weekly Virginia news show with reporting help from fellow senior journalism students at UR. This week Conner talks with high schooler and activist Hadrien Padilla, Collegian multimedia editor Nina Joss, and reporters Ellie Watson and Julia Straka.
A developing program on campus provides resources and a safe space for students struggling with substance abuse and addiction so that students do not have to choose between their recovery and their education.
Panhellenic sorority recruitment will take place this semester virtually with new recruitment measures in place, according to Lisa McCoy, Richmond Panhellenic adviser.
The first people students might interact with on any given day are the Heilman Dining Center cashiers. Most of these interactions are brief. Some students keep their headphones in, offer their card and walk on. Some might say hello and wish the cashier a good morning.
This semester, the first thing University of Richmond students see when entering the white tent by the Heilman Dining Center is a table covered in “Every Day is Earth Day” stickers, along with metal straws and a poster informing students what is and is not compostable.
Editor's Note: Shira Greer is a Collegian editor.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect different parts of campus life, intramural sports this year have been for the most part canceled, although some members of the faculty remain hopeful for their return, with a few sports permitted to play.
University of Richmond undergraduate students will be allowed to use Richmond Guarantee funding to finance in-person internships and research opportunities this summer. There will also be opportunities for in-person, on-campus research opportunities, according to a Feb. 12 email from UR administrators.
The University of Richmond introduced many exciting new features to campus with the opening of the Well-Being Center this spring, including the Organic Krush cafe, relaxing study areas, aesthetic outdoor seating — and Emmett, the center’s adorable, two-year-old Goldendoodle.
The University of Richmond resumed in-person campus tours for admitted students in November 2020, after suspending tours in March 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, said Rebecca Buffington, director of admission for recruitment and marketing.