Mayor campaigns for increased pedestrian safety
Hillary Huber Contributing Writer Mayor Dwight C. Jones held a public forum Monday night at Byrd Park for citizens to share ideas to make the city more pedestrian and bicycle-friendly. The Pedestrian, Bicycling and Trails Planning Commission presented recommendations to Jones and the community about how to accomplish what they consider a serious safety concern. […]
Women’s soccer practices inner focus, preparation for in-conference game
VCU’s women’s soccer team rarely sees enough practice time in between games.
Rooted to Richmond: CAA extends their stay in the Capitol City
Colonial Athletic Association Commissioner Tom Yeager made as much clear to naysayers when talking about the conference’s decision — made in a joint announcement with Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones two weeks ago — to extend the CAA’s men’s basketball tournament stay with the city two more years.
At Anderson Gallery, ‘honest image-maker’ talks inspiration
Julie DiNisio Contributing Writer On Sept. 15, Siemon Allen gave an exclusive gallery tour of his latest work, “Imaging South Africa: Collection Projects,” which is currently displayed at Franklin Street’s Anderson Gallery. On a usual weekday, the small art gallery presents a refreshing escape from the clamor of the city, but last Wednesday evening, it […]
Starke House provides haven for opinionated art
Zaynah Akeel Staff Writer This past Thursday, VCU’s Women’s Studies Department held an opening reception for their fall art show. Art majors, Gender, Sexuality, Women’s Studies majors and other students and community members enjoyed art primarily by VCU undergraduate students, some of whom were not art students. Each semester, a new show is opened, and […]