Being a police officer is a choice. Being black is not.
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor For centuries, black Americans have found themselves leading movement after movement in an effort to be rewarded with the same privileges and freedoms as the rest of the nation. The civil rights movement was a prominent example of such activism. Today, Black Lives Matter advocates for collective justice for black Americans. Yet, […]
‘The Power to Heal’ sheds light on fight for desegregation, equal access to health care in hospitals
Jiana Smith, Contributing Writer Chief of Health Impact at VCU Health Sheryl Garland recounted VCU’s legacy of segregated health care during the discussion of the film “The Power to Heal” at the Larrick Student Center on Thursday evening. “In the Kontos Building, there is an archway for St. Philip Hospital,” Garland said. “My parents were […]
Review | ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ pairs nostalgia with cringe
Josh Clinton, Contributing Writer One year ago, the internet was greeted by one of the most nightmarish abominations imaginable. The original design of Sonic for the “Sonic the Hedgehog” movie was deemed so grotesque by the masses, Paramount did what no one expected: listen to the fans and change the design to be more faithful […]
‘Sustainable’ screening highlights environmental issues important to VCU
Katherine Noble, Contributing Writer For Marty Travis, a seventh-generation farmer in central Illinois, selling local, sustainable produce isn’t just about the food. It’s about the relationships he fosters with members of the community. As part of the Environmental Film Festival, VCU hosted a screening of the documentary “Sustainable.” The documentary follows the journey of Travis’ […]
What’s happening: Feb. 19 events calendar
See Something THURS., 2/20 ICA artist lecture by Lavar Munroe The Department of Painting and Printmaking will host an artist lecture from Bahamian artist Lavar Munroe, whose work includes painting, drawing, sculpture and installation art. The talk will be held at the Institute for Contemporary Art. For more information, contact Kat Wilson at papr@vcu.edu […]