“Far Cry New Dawn” aims too low, offering a boring expansion to its predecessor
Jonah Schuhart, Contributing Writer The newest “Far Cry” game is not the best. But “Far Cry New Dawn” is still enjoyable because it has the core mechanics that made the original so successful. Ubisoft is one of the kings of yearly video game franchises. The company is a master of making the same game every […]
OPINION: 400 years ago they came in chains
Brianna Scott, Opinions Editor This month marks 400 years since the first slaves were brought to North America. Kidnapped from their homes, forced onto boats, their destiny unknown — the arrival of these slaves to Virginia in 1619 left an imprint on our society forever. Some historians identify this as the beginning of slavery in […]
OPINION: Last week I supported Jussie Smollett. Now, I’m not so sure.
Tagwa Shammet, Contributing Writer When I hear about hate crimes, it brings me to tears. The blatant disrespect and violence against people for being themselves; it’s enraging. But sometimes people lie. “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s case broke my heart. Smollett said he was attacked Jan. 29 by two white men who were alleged supporters of President […]
Rams scrap out ‘bloodbath,’ knock off Saint Louis
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s Basketball won its 100th Atlantic 10 game in school history after knocking off Saint Louis 71-65 Tuesday as redshirt-junior guard Marcus Evans led the way with 20 points. Evans was 3-for-5 from beyond the arc heading into the halftime break with 15 points and simmered down in the second half. […]
OPINION: Scrutiny of Kamala Harris displays the duality of being a black woman in America
Tagwa Shammet, Contributing Writer There’s been a lot of buzz around Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., since she announced her bid for the 2020 presidential election. Harris’ entire political career has been put under a public microscope, as with most candidates, and many are concerned with what they’ve found. As California’s attorney general, Harris made decisions that […]
Second-half run puts Colonials away
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Many fans felt deja vu as the Rams held the Colonials off the scoreboard for the first 10 minutes of the second half Saturday afternoon. In the first meeting between George Washington and VCU in Foggy Bottom, the Rams held the Colonials scoreless for the first six minutes of the second […]
Predictions for the 2019 Oscars
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer Oscars Sunday is rapidly approaching — along with an onslaught of predictions as to who will take home the gold. This is shaping up to be a competitive ceremony. There are multiple categories that have no clear frontrunner, and the guilds and critics’ awards have been largely split for most of […]
OPINION: Honest to God, knock me out, Ariana Grande isn’t a bisexual icon
Brianna Scott, Opinions Editor Ariana Grande’s new music video for her song, “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored” is resurfacing discussions about queer-baiting in pop culture. Queer-baiting is a term used to describe queer representation being used in media to draw in an LGBTQ+ audience without fully committing to depicting romantic relationships between queer characters. […]
Jazz students entertain Friday nights at local tapas bar
Quentin Rice, Contributing Writer The walls are not cluttered with sports bar memorabilia, the lights are dim and the music — more often than not — is live at Emilio’s tapas bar, where VCU jazz students treat Richmond nightlife to some genuine jazz every Friday. The unassuming bar has hosted a jam session every Friday for […]
Contemporary artists envision identity, purpose in new ICA galleries
Andrew Ringle, Spectrum Editor The Institute for Contemporary Art opened a pair of exhibitions Saturday featuring artists Cauleen Smith, Irena Haiduk and Martine Syms, who address themes of identity, history and modernization. In efforts to reimagine the gallery space, Smith uses film, video and sculpture in “Give It or Leave It.” Colorful film gels cover glass […]