Dale Chihuly’s exhibit opens at the VMFA
Samantha Foster Spectrum Editor World-famous glass artist Dale Chihuly’s advice to young artists is to not go to art school because it is “very difficult to teach art.” That being said, Chihuly attended several art schools and was a professor at several schools before he unexpectedly found himself drawn to the glass medium, an art […]
Architect for ICA speaks at Windmueller Artist Lecture
Samantha Foster Spectrum Editor Steven Holl, the architect for the Institute for Contemporary Art, has everything planned, down to the smallest details of having the sounds of falling water near the entrance for the building. Holl was invited to VCU as the guest lecturer to the 2012 Windmueller Artist Lecture series to discuss his projects […]
Dr. Sketchy’s: The alternative art school
Hannah Coates Staff Writer A scantily dressed pirate in a bustier, knee-high boots and a sparkly heart eyepatch is not the first thought that comes to mind when you think of a live, art school drawing model. This past Wednesday, Strange Matter hosted the October session of Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School with its Halloween appropriate […]
The Living Room Gallery provides another gallery for student use
Samantha McCartney Staff Writer Among the creative minds of VCU art students, there’s always a thirst for new, fresh ways to do things. The Living Room Arts Initiative is one of those unique ideas. This past Thursday, through The Center at VCU and the Baptist Collegiate Ministry at VCU, was the opening of a new […]
Affirmative action not responsible for student’s denied admission
Katherine Johnson Columnist The Supreme Court is currently hearing a case on an issue that continues to divide the country: race. Affirmative action has caused quite the debate in higher education, with claims that it promotes diversity to accusations of reverse discrimination. The future of affirmative action will be in the hands of the justices […]
Economic conspiracy or economic mistake?
Charles Wilson Columnist Over the last two months, the unemployment rate unexpectedly plummeted from 8.3 percent to 7.8 percent, bringing the headline unemployment number, which is the most cited labor market index, below the psychological barrier of 8 percent for the first time in 43 months. Good news, right? Think again. Normally, economic conditions that […]
VCU Police report three robberies in under an hour
Ryan Murphy News Editor Students received text alerts Tuesday night after three armed robberies, one on and two near VCU’s Monroe Park campus. The first text message, sent at 10:07 p.m., said that an armed robbery occurred in the area around 1015 Grove Ave. The text said to avoid the area, which is near the […]
Debates: Second, Fifth district candidates square off
Sam Isaacs Staff Writer Candidates battling for city council seats in the 2nd and 5th districts met on Oct. 10 in two debates open to the public. The debates were hosted by the Fan District Association and commenced at Fox Elementary School. NBC 12 anchor and VCU journalism professor Ryan Nobles moderated the debates and […]
Libertarian presidential candidate dares students to ‘waste a vote’ on him
Johnson’s Richmond visit marked his first official appearance in Virginia during his 2012 presidential campaign. After making a stop at the Maggie Walker Governor’s School, he gave a brief speech and answered questions concerning his views on Syria, the Second Amendment, drone strikes and Israel. Afterward, he met with his supporters for pictures and autographs.
Students push for university ADA compliance
Mechelle Hankerson Executive Editor VCU psychology junior Jenson Larrimore was finishing recreational therapy after a car accident left him paralyzed from the chest down. His therapist, who also uses a wheelchair, gave him advice that he still carries with him. “The one piece of advice that he gave me when I left, right before I […]