Volleyball’s leadership shines through
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Volleyball’s senior class is one of the most decorated in the program’s history after back-to-back appearances in the Atlantic 10 final, an A-10 title and the team’s first NCAA appearance in 2017. With eight seniors on the roster, coach Jody Rogers said she has strong core leadership. “These players have been […]
Opinion: I appreciate your white guilt, but I really don’t want it
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Dear White People, This isn’t a Netflix show. This isn’t a Justin Simien movie. This is real life. There’s a serious elephant in the room that we need to discuss: your white guilt. I’m sure some of you are thinking, “I don’t have white guilt.” Maybe you don’t. But maybe you […]
Professor’s invention processes sexual assault data faster at lower cost
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer A VCU professor’s invention will process sexual assault data for about $10,000 less and more than five hours faster than current methods. Chair of the Forensic Science Department Tracey Dawson Cruz developed the device in collaboration with James Landers, a chemistry professor at the University of Virginia. Backlog in processing DNA […]
What’s happening: Oct. 9 events calendar
See Something THURS., 10/10 Fall Jazz Festival The Department of Music will perform in its fall jazz festival in the Singleton Center. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door and free for VCU students with ID. To buy tickets, visit the VCUarts music website. 8 p.m., Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall of the […]
New alcohol abuse prevention program shifts focus from substances to students
Eduardo Acevedo, Contributing Writer Senior Jason Tsoi stood outside an apartment building in the Fan, making sure the doors behind him didn’t stay open too long, as the loud music made nearby windows shake. “College is all about the parties,” said Tsoi, a criminal justice major, with a bottle in his hand. As some students […]
Ethan Hawke visits Byrd for ‘Blaze’ screening, Q&A
Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor Ethan Hawke started his acting career at age 14 — since then, he’s found fame through his starring roles in “Dead Poets Society” and, more recently, in the A24 indie favorite “First Reformed.” But last year, Hawke found himself offscreen and in the director’s chair for his newest film. The actor […]
New Asian American center connects with students, partners with international universities
Katie Hollowell, Contributing Writer The new Asian-American Educational Studies Center opened in the School of Education this semester to build stronger partnerships with international Asian universities and local Asian communities. Education doctoral student Yingying Jiang said visiting students were exposed to new opportunities and beliefs from the early childhood/early elementary practicum and U.S. PreK-20 Summer […]
ICA’s newest exhibit digs deep into race and inequality
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Upon entering a wide room with bright natural light, a large turquoise arch — composed of several large octagons — towers overhead and immediately greets incoming viewers. This powder-coated aluminum steel represents the cold and distant relationship of a family that lacks intimacy and warmth. The sculpture is “Swear it Closed, […]
Abner Clay Park renovation’s fencing torn down, Food Not Bombs nonprofit relocates to Monroe Park
Katharine DeRosa, Contributing Writer Richmond Police announced Tuesday they are looking for at least five people who they say cut down fencing placed for a renovation project around Abner Clay Park on Sept. 30. Police said in a Facebook post that it cost $2,000 to put the fencing back up, and people shown in photos […]
23 years of 64 bits: a look back on the N64
Jonah Schuhart, Contributing Writer Nintendo fans rejoice — Sept. 29 marked the 23rd anniversary of the Nintendo 64. The console sold more than 32 million units over the course of its six-year lifespan. That sounds like a huge number but, believe it or not, the console that gave us classics like Super Mario 64 and […]