Civil Rights activist Dorothy Height honored in Southside ceremony
Mary McLean, Contributing Writer A highway marker, adorned with the seal of Virginia, was unveiled in front of the Hull Street Library at a ceremony for Dorothy Height March 24. The Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient was born in Richmond’s Blackwell neighborhood in 1912 and lived there for four years. Sunday marked what would have […]
Old, but not forgotten: a look back on nostalgic video games
Jonah Schuhart, Contributing Writer Nothing appeals to people more than things associated with the simpler and more enjoyable times of adolescence. So, in celebration of nostalgia, here’s a couple of my most nostalgic game series as a kid who grew up in the early 2000s. Disclaimer: I’m refraining from including any series that have maintained […]
Press Box: NCAA Tournament bidding should be altered
Ryan Grube, Contributing Writer The month of March brings, arguably, the most exciting and intense sports tournament of the year. The NCAA Tournament, widely known as “March Madness,” presents fans with an annual display of clutch shots, thunderous dunks and nail-biting finishes. But after the tournament concludes, we’re left wondering how the bubble teams would […]
Tennis allows comeback in loss to Blue Raiders
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer Sunday Men’s Tennis defeated George Washington 6-1 Sunday afternoon in Foggy Bottom. Starting off, VCU dominated the Colonials in doubles. Senior Arvid Noren and sophomore Inigo Torre Martin took care of business, winning their doubles match with a final score of 6-2. Then, teammates senior Philip Mobius and junior Inaki Rivero […]
Topic tour connects black identity and art in ICA exhibition
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer Disco balls of various sizes sit in the corner of a room. Two balls spin on a silver turntable and reflect lights that bounce off the tall blue, silver and orange-colored walls. The colors create a pattern of towers, trees and buildings that resembles wallpaper. The sounds of birds vocalizing and […]
‘Captain Marvel’ isn’t a win for everyone
Alexia Holloway, Contributing Writer “Captain Marvel” has garnered a fair amount of criticism, along with some praise, since its release. One major critique I have yet to see is Carol Danvers’ treatment of her black best friend, Maria Rambeau. Imagine your dead best friend coming to you and your child after you’ve assumed they’ve been deceased […]
The Clout Cloud: Student spurs online influence with social media brand
Andrew Ringle, Spectrum Editor At the wooden desk in his small apartment bedroom, sophomore Ilias Anwar was checking his phone again. His business page on Instagram finally surpassed 15,000 followers. Sitting across a wall full of posters, photographs and a clipped picture of his dream car, he scrolled through the latest posts and discussed his […]
An Ode to Self Care
Shaun Jackson, Staff Columnist RLWR: Flowers – iyla I’m three months into owning a cat after deciding to get one for the longest time. I love her to death already, but she sheds everywhere. And after finding cat dander on everything I own, I think I might be allergic. What should I do? Having a […]
Martin Agency CEO discusses becoming the company’s first female executive after sexual harassment scandals
Fadel Allassan, News Editor Celeste Chance, Contributing Writer When Kristen Cavallo stepped into her role as CEO of the Martin Agency in 2017, the circumstances were far from ideal at the Richmond-based advertising agency. Chief creative officer Joe Alexander left the company after he had been accused of sexual harassment. Meanwhile, the agency was dealing […]
Drones, new tech fostering “brand new profession” for VCU students
Hannah Eason, Contributing Writer Gary Gillam’s drone fascination grew several Christmases ago, as he and his sons crashed their new toy drones into the walls of their living room. The supervisor of the Robertson School’s Audio and Video Lab had years of experience in television production and had produced helicopter footage, but drones were astonishingly […]