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  • VCU implements changes to popular student dining locations

    Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer VCU has made major modifications to dining locations on campus as of Feb. 15, including closures and hour changes, in order […]

  • Virginia rolls out centralized vaccine registration system

    Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer Anna Chen, Contributing Writer The Virginia Department of Health introduced a new, centralized vaccine registration system on its website last week.  […]

  • BHM Profile | VCU theatre professor provokes social change through original plays

    Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor When Tawnya Pettiford-Wates played the Christmas angel in a church production at five years old, her family knew she was a […]

  • Artistic posters about hope reimagine Richmond street wall

    Grace McOmber, Contributing Writer Nine colorful posters decorating a short red wall at Grove and Shields avenues depict images ranging from vibrant and easy-to-read text […]

  • ‘That’s my everything’: Baldwin’s family, father pass down constant motivation

    Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Ace Baldwin rushed off the court in tears after St. Frances Academy lost to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by one point in […]

VCU implements changes to popular student dining locations

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‘There Is No Context’: General Assembly Votes To Remove Byrd Statue

February 24, 2021 0

Virginia rolls out centralized vaccine registration system

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Local organizations serve homeless Richmonders facing cold weather

February 24, 2021 0

VCU alumni reflect on lack of Black presence in student media

February 17, 2021 0

BHM Profile | VCU theatre professor provokes social change through original plays

February 24, 2021 0

Artistic posters about hope reimagine Richmond street wall

February 24, 2021 0

Making Black history: Modern musicians use song as platform for change

February 24, 2021 1

Spectrum editor’s list of films to watch

February 24, 2021 0

BHM Profile | Richmond activist seeks end to disparate marijuana law enforcement

February 17, 2021 0

‘That’s my everything’: Baldwin’s family, father pass down constant motivation

February 24, 2021 1

Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Ace Baldwin rushed off the court in tears after St. Frances Academy lost to Baltimore Polytechnic Institute by one point in […]

  • Bloom gains confidence with new team

    February 24, 2021 0
  • Field hockey seeks chance for improvement amid atypical schedule

    February 24, 2021 0
  • Take No. 2: Lacrosse seniors return with extra eligibility for final season

    February 24, 2021 1
  • Williams, Baldwin lead VCU men’s basketball over Saint Louis

    February 23, 2021 0

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THIS WEEK: After Ace Baldwin's father passed away THIS WEEK: After Ace Baldwin's father passed away in 2019, the loss made the freshman guard second-guess playing basketball again without his father in the stands. His passion for basketball and the support he received from family members inspired him to get back into the game.

INSIDE: The Virginia Department of Health introduced a new vaccine registration system on their website + The Hope Wall, located near the intersection of Grove and Shields avenues, displays messages of hope.

Photo 1 & 3 by Megan Lee (@meglizleemedia )

Photo 2 by Wessam Hazaymeh

Illustration 4 by Carleigh Ross

Photo 5 by Kaitlyn Fulmore (@fulmorephotography )

Illustration 6 by Cecilia Ford

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PHOTO BY @enzmarcy — Author Chip Jones recently PHOTO BY @enzmarcy — Author Chip Jones recently published his book, "The Organ Thieves: The Shocking Story of the First Heart Transplant in the Segregated South." 

Jones's book details the story of Bruce Tucker, a Black factory worker who in 1968 suffered a head injury while out with friends. Tucker was taken to the hospital at the Medical College of Virginia, or MCV, where he died.

Without the consent of his family, doctors took Tucker's heart for donation to a white patient — the first heart transplant in Virginia, and the 16th in the world, according to VCU Health. 

Now Jones is calling on VCU Health to issue a public apology for its treatment of Tucker. 

Story by: Anya Sczerzenie ( @anyasczerzenie_journalist )

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Black History Month Profile — Chelsea Higgs Wise Black History Month Profile — Chelsea Higgs Wise, a Richmond activist and VCU alumna, seeks to end disparate marijuana law enforcement. 

Wise's organization, Marijuana Justice, which she co-founded in 2019 with Ed Miller, is a nonprofit working to legalize marijuana and achieve social equity. 

Through lobbying efforts, weekly panel discussions and social media, Wise cites marijuana legalization as a step toward racial reconciliation.

Story by: Ebonique Little (@eboniquelauryn )

Photo by: Jon Mirador (@jonmirador )

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THIS WEEK: VCU alumni reflect on the lack of Black THIS WEEK: VCU alumni reflect on the lack of Black presence in student media during their time at VCU.

INSIDE: Black athletes continue legacy of fighting for equality + OMSA events aim to dismantle misperceptions of Black women.

Illustration 1 & 5 by Lauren Johnson (@multiplumes )

Photo 2 by Meghan Lee (@meglizleemedia )

Illustration 3 by Andy Caress (@abcaress )

Photo 4 by Kaitlyn Fulmore (@fulmorephotography )

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Photos by @enzmarcy — VCU alumna Taylor Scott re Photos by @enzmarcy — VCU alumna Taylor Scott recently launched RVA Community Fridges, a free food community fridge project. The fridge is located in Union Hill by Pomona, a plant and coffee shop.

The fridge made its debut on Jan. 30, offering fresh produce and loaves of bread to the public. The project also offers canned goods, hygiene products such as toothpaste, and menstrual products in clear plastic bins next to the fridge.

The group posts donation guidelines on the fridge and its social media page @rvacommunityfridges .

The vibrant pink fridge is the first of many free fridges that organizers plan to set up around the city. 

Story by Claire Darcy (@clairemonkey )

Photos: Nikki Daniels, a Richmond resident, visits the community fridge once a week to bring fresh food for her family.
THIS WEEK: The Fine Arts Building, recently rename THIS WEEK: The Fine Arts Building, recently renamed the Dr. Murray DePillars Building, reopens Wednesday after a weeklong closure due to COVID-19 concerns. 

INSIDE: Two new strains of COVID-19 have been detected in Virginia + Jimmy “Tre” Clark III, sophomore guard on the men’s basketball team is slated to enter the NCAA transfer portal. 

Photo 2 + 5 by @meglizleemedia 

Photo 3 by @enzmarcy 

Illustration by @multiplumes 

Infographic by @graphicsbygw +
information compiled by Christina Amano Dolan.

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The VCU COVID-19 dashboard reported that within th The VCU COVID-19 dashboard reported that within the first week of the spring semester, twenty-four VCU students and 10 employees were diagnosed with COVID-19. 

Classes began Jan. 25. and VCU has 40 active student cases as of Tuesday and none among employees. 

Parties have the most potential to shut down campus operations, said University of Richmond Vice President for Student Development Steve Bisese in a statement.

The University of Richmond reported 54 positive COVID-19 cases in its first week of spring classes. The university began their spring semester on Jan. 18 with in-person instruction. 

The University of Richmond’s administration cited this increase in cases due to partying.

Read more about the story on the Commonwealth Times website, linked in our bio. 

Reporting by Katharine DeRosa and Sagal Ahmed.

Illustration by Lauren Johnson

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Black History Month Profile — Mark Davis founded Black History Month Profile — Mark Davis founded RealRoots Farm Systems in May 2019 to help further his mission of food sovereignty; a concept that allows consumers to have a say in how their food is grown. 

Guests visiting the farm can participate in daily operations by volunteering, apprenticing or working in exchange for produce or compensation.

Visitors who are interested in volunteering can apply online on the RealRoots Farm Systems website. 

Story by Ebonique Little.

1. Mark Davis, owner of RealRoots Farm Systems, tends to the callaloo, a popular Caribbean vegetable. Photo courtesy of Mark Davis

2. Photo courtesy of Ash Carr
Davis shares about three and a half acres with two other farmers at his Mechanicsville site. Photo courtesy of Ash Carr

3. Davis adjusts the farm lights. Photo courtesy of Ash Carr

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THIS WEEK: VCU closes Laurel & Grace Place due to THIS WEEK: VCU closes Laurel & Grace Place due to construction on the Laurel Street Deck. Laurel & Grace Place houses Bento Sushi, Raising Cane’s and Twisted Taco.

INSIDE: Princess Blanding, sister of Marcus-David Peters, announces bid for Virginia governor under the Liberation Party. 

Ellen Cockerham Riccio, also known as the “backyard violinist," hosts socially distanced performances for Richmond residents + Women’s soccer seeks redemption for finishing 10th in the Atlantic 10.

Photo 3: Courtesy of Jeff Kelley

Photo 5: Courtesy of Ellie Badgley

Illustration by, Lauren Johnson

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