City Council approves grocery store to combat food insecurity
City Council unanimously approved a plan to build a multi-use grocery story in one of Richmond’s most food-insecure areas on Sept. 6. The store is intended for the corner of Nine Mile Road and North 25th Street. The 7th District City Council member, Cynthia Newbille, spoke at the meeting in favor of the new grocery […]
ICYMI: Mayoral hopefuls question each other at Times-Dispatch debate
All eight mayoral candidates were present at Thursday night’s debate, and each hopeful was allowed to direct one question at a candidate of their choosing. Most chose to call out their opponents. The event was hosted by the Richmond Times-Dispatch and was moderated by President and Publisher Thomas Silvestri, politics editor Andrew Cain and veteran […]
Active Minds at VCU hosts vigil for freshman who passed away from 13-story fall
Hands cupped candles while arms linked around family and friends at a vigil last night for VCU freshman Jordan Bowman, who passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 10. Bowman had attended the university for just under a month before her death. According to police, Bowman fell from her 13th floor apartment window at the Towers […]
Three Types of Dogs
STAFF ILLUSTRATOR Carson McNamara Carson McNamara is a senior in Communication Arts who loves contributing to narratives through Editorial Illustration. She drinks a lot of coffee and reads a lot of books for toddlers. Facebook | Portfolio | mcnamarac@commonwealthtimes.org
Rambunctious by Ian Crovella
P.U. Yang by Gareth Bentall
ILLUSTRATIONS EDITOR Gareth Bentall Gareth is a cartoonist and illustrator currently in his senior year as a communication arts student. He specializes in political cartoons, humorous illustration, underground comic trivia, bird watching, hoarding, forwarding, boogie boarding and Parcheesi. Gareth currently resides inside of his inkpot. Last year, Gareth won the National Society of Professional Journalists […]
Law and Order VCU: how Olivia Benson helped me overcome my rape
It is the fall of 2013 and I am a freshman in college with newfound independence and freedom. The weekend arrives and I attend a local house party as so many freshmen do. I expect the night to be fun and light-hearted like most others are. This is not the case. That night, I leave […]
Call-outs vs. Accountability
You are at a local event that is phenomenal in many ways but vastly problematic in others, what are you to do? Do you shut down the event and point out the issues? Do you wait until you’re home to write a lengthy social media post? While each method has its pros and cons, both […]
When it hits the fan, will you still be a fan?
Idolizing actors, models and musicians is a common aspect of American lifestyle. Many individuals put on blinders and religiously follow celebrities based on talent and characteristics we find attractive. Some loyal fans are committed to their idol through sexual assault charges, larceny and lawsuit. You can’t help but to ask, why? Fans often become passive […]
SAM’S TAKE: “Sully”
On Jan. 15, 2009, New York City witnessed the impossible: a miraculous plane landing in the Hudson River where all 155 passengers survived. The pilot of this aircraft was Chesley Sullenberger, and he was quickly hailed a national hero. But, behind the scenes of this incredible event was an ongoing investigation that could have ruined […]