Week of October 20
Enjoy this week’s comics from Christine Fouron and Lindsey Wall
Invasion of digital privacy
The day will come when a nostalgia for the wild web exists, when the unfiltered nature of the internet during this day and age no longer exists. Whether the net will lose its neutrality or not is something that only time can tell. Even if it doesn’t come to that, we will still witness a restriction of what’s allowed on the web. That starts with the SAVE Act of 2014, something I touched on in last week’s column.
A message to the able-bodied population
The month of October boasts the title of “X Awareness Month” for multiple causes: breast cancer, Down’s syndrome, ADHD, spina bifida and domestic violence among a slew of others. All of these are equally important, but week of Oct. 6-10 at VCU was Disability Awareness Week. I’m sure you were unaware.
Light Drizzle, Oct. 19
This piece is about those ridiculous, fun, caring little (or even big) things that you will do for your friends.
Atlantic Coast Pipeline is detrimental to the environment
I will not support the risk that the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline brings. The pipeline is far more detrimental than supporters think. It will carry natural gas to Virginia and a better environment and economy should come along with it. However, the natural gas pipeline will also bring new hazards to be wary of in our state.
A taste of outer space at RVACon
Richmond’s artistic culture will embrace pop culture at the second-annual RVACon during the weekend starting Oct. 24.
The Camel approved for late-night music gigs
After more than 10 months fighting for late-night music, The Camel got final approval from the Richmond city council to allow bands to play until 2 a.m. any night of the week.
OAP climbs western Virginia
Going into a no-internet zone, the Outdoor Adventure Program at VCU will tackle large boulders and the great outdoors on Oct. 25 and 26 in western Virginia.
What is a Preferred Gender Pronoun and why does it matter?
Try speaking a sentence without using any pronouns. Hard, isn’t it?
The VCU Salon, improving performances
Artists are giving audiences the chance to peer into their creative process, opening the floor to discussion immediately following their performance.