[Cathy]

This is very sad. Richamond has been crime laden for many, many years.

In 1985 my parents took me to VCU for a campus visit. We looked at the dorms and "Rape Awareness Seminar" posters were everywhere. We didn't look much further, my dad told me I wasn't going to VCU and that was that.

[Agamemnon]

I'm a VCU grad. Biology ('80) Chemistry ('82). Had my own apartments at various times on North-side and adjacent to VCU off campus but still in "the Fan." Had my own car, held down a full time job, went to school at night.

Excellent school. Medical College of Virginia is the professional school allied with VCU. A great research institution. One of the best experiences I ever had. I still love the place and go back to visit at least once a year with the kids. Eldest son is considering the Engineering school and daughter looking at pre-Vet.

Crime happens everywhere.

[grayforkbeard]

Sounds like dad new how to read the writing on the wall.