Crime log 11/29
11/19 At the corner of Bowe and West Marshall streets, a male visitor was arrested for being drunk in public. At 7-Eleven, 1003 W. Grace St., a male visitor was arrested for possession of an open container of alcohol. On the 300 block of West Cary Street, a female employee advised that an unknown person […]
Organizations seek feral cat control
Alexa Barrero Contributing Writer The feral cat population quickly is becoming an issue in Richmond and surrounding areas, including the VCU campus. What many students are seeing is a typical colony of feral cats. A feral cat is defined by aspca.org as “a cat too poorly socialized to be handled, and who cannot be placed […]
VCU starts Green Zone for veterans
Thomas Dickson Contributing Writer VCU has started the Green Zone program in an effort to enhance the quality of university life for military veterans. The program identifies VCU faculty trained in dealing with veterans’ issues. A volunteer faculty member can assist a veteran with his or her problem, or give the vet information on where […]
VCU channels emotions, avenges UCLA in NIT Tip-Off Consolation
At a recent team dinner, Jamie Skeen sat down and told his fellow teammates and coaches that he wanted the ball more.
Monroe Park renovations stir emotions
Cordero Wallace Contributing Writer VCU and the city of Richmond are taking major steps to give Monroe Park a $6.2 million renovation, which will force the area’s homeless people to relocate. The renovations will include repaving, reworking grassy areas, electrical wiring, drainage, lighting, seating areas, trash bins and a restaurant or coffee shop. The plans […]
Music Review: Broken Dreams Club EP by Girls gives fans a taste of summer
Sabrina Barekzai Contributing Writer Though Girls’ lead singer Christopher Owens was raised in a Children of God cult, it’s not evident on the band’s “Broken Dreams Club EP.” After releasing “Album” in Sept. 2009 to critical indie-rock acclaim, (Pitchfork’s verdict was a 9.1 of 10), the San Francisco natives headlined a US tour. Needless to say, […]
Film Review: ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1,” the best Potter film since Azkaban
Jordan Wilson Staff Writer “These are dark times; there is no denying,” Minister of Magic Rufus Scrimgeour (Bill Nighy) says, as “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” opens. Indeed, the forces of darkness are stronger than ever this time around, and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) and his companions Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) and […]
“Interaction 37” showcases VCU Painting & Printmaking seniors
Danielle Elliott Contributing Writer VCU’s Painting and Printmaking department opened “Interaction 37” last Tuesday, Nov. 23 at the Fishbowl Gallery. The showcase is a collaborative effort of 16 graduating senior art students and explores a multitude of themes ranging from social commentary to personal iconography. Edward Gross, one of the seniors featured in “Interaction 37,” […]
Airport security in need of pro-activity
Colin Hannifin Columnist With stomachs still full from the Thanksgiving weekend and Christmas music filling the airwaves, it’s safe to say that the holiday season is upon us. As it happens every year, with the holiday season comes the dreaded holiday travel. Those long lines at the airport will become more bothersome this year with […]
VCU volunteers look to empower young girls through music
Carliss Hardy Contributing writer With help from VCU volunteers, more young girls may be rocking out in Richmond soon. VCU students and alumni are working to expand the popular “Girls Rock Camp” program to Richmond. They want Richmond to host a two-week summer camp where girls ages eight to 18 would learn to play guitars, […]