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 […]