Black Lives Matter co-founder speaks at VCU
Fadel Allassan Print News Editor Before an audience of nearly 1,000 spectators, Black Lives Matter co-founder Opal Tometi stressed the importance of activism among at a speech at the Siegel Center last Thursday. The New York-based writer, strategist and community activist shared with the audience details of the inception of the movement, which she […]
Dept. of Education recognizes U of R, Radford for initiatives to reach low-income students
Mary Lee Clark Contributing Writer The University of Richmond and Radford University were among 13 schools the U.S. Department of Education recognized for their efforts to expand upper-level education to low-income students in the March report. The universities were featured in the report for their increased Pell Grant enrollment from 2008 to 2013. During that […]
GRC renovations will displace more than 1,000 students
Fadel Allassan Print News Editor Junior Lorin Simpson said she had to scramble to find a roof to put over her head next year; her roommate, junior Jasmyn Howard, said she’s in a similar situation. Both students have been living in on-campus residence halls since their freshman year, but were denied the chance to do […]
Joe Morrissey announces mayoral run
Online News Editor Andrew Crider Controversial former Del. “Fightin” Joe Morrissey became the sixth person to officially announce his candidacy for Richmond Mayor at Satellite Restaurant and Lounge on March 31. Morrissey said in a press conference he wanted to bring knowledge and experience to Richmond, stating he believes the city has not been well […]
Law enforcement nation-wide show support at vigil for fallen trooper
Sarah King Executive Editor Usually home to sold out VCU basketball games, there was a markedly different tone at the Stuart C. Siegel Center on Friday night as green, blue, white and brown uniforms speckled the crowd of people filing into auditorium seats. Some clutched white roses, others stared solemnly ahead. A heavy, near-tangible silence […]
Subcommittee killed two animal cruelty bills
Jessica Samuels and Emilio Alvarez Contributing Writers Fear of stolen dogs and legal redundancy caused two animal cruelty bills to be killed in subcommittee during the 2016 General Assembly session. House Bill 38 would have granted a person civil immunity for breaking into a hot vehicle to rescue an unattended animal. The other, House Bill […]
The Anderson is no more. What does that mean?
Sophia Belletti Staff Writer The Anderson Gallery, the former VCU School of the Arts exhibition facility, ended its four decades of exhibitions on May 18, 2015, to be replaced by the Depot and the Institute for Contemporary Art. Prior to the closure of the Anderson Gallery, it functioned as a space to present student work […]
The French Film Festival returns with more than just baguettes
Joshua Buck Contributing Writer The French Film Festival, renowned for being the largest French film festival in the United States, returned to Richmond last weekend for its 24th installment and showcased a variety of acclaimed films and exclusive events. It began with pre-festival screening of the 1971 “Out 1” from “New Wave” director Jacques Rivette, […]
Sam’s Take: French Film Festival Reviews
Samuel Goodrich Contributing Writer Loin des hommes (Dir. David Oelhoffen) Taking place in 1954 Algeria, during the war with France, “Loin des hommes” tells a compelling story about brotherhood, the absurdity of war, and the mixture of world cultures. Daru is a teacher in the Algerian desert who is also trusted by the French army […]
Quill Theatre presents Shakespearian classic “King Lear” in the wake of the anniversary of his death
Kristen Lair-Baker Contributing Writer With the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death rapidly approaches, The Quill Theatre is commemorating the incomparably-influential playwright with a bold production of one of his many gritty works. Their current production of “King Lear” directed by Jan Powell at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts stars Joe Inscoe as the title […]