Tea Time with Tagwa: This nation’s justice system delivers anything but justice
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, I am living in a constant state of predictable disappointment. My Blackness ensures dismay and sorrow that has historically plagued my community. From the shackles on my ancestors’ ankles, to the oppression of my people before me; the trauma of my Blackness is neverending. Being Black in the United […]
VCU men’s basketball battles top teams in Battle 4 Atlantis tournament
Arrick Wilson, Interim Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program battled against some of the highly ranked schools in Division I basketball last week, placing fourth overall at the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. In the Battle 4 Atlantis, the Rams faced teams like: the Baylor Bears, now the defending national champion; the […]
Spectrum editor’s list of films to watch – Dec. 1
“Bad Teacher” (2011) This raunchy comedy stars Cameron Diaz as a middle school teacher who wants nothing more than to marry a rich man, so she never has to work again. When Diaz’s character finds a new hot, rich substitute teacher, played by Justin Timberlake, she decides she will stop at nothing to marry him […]
Undergraduate juried exhibition tackles social issues through variety of mediums
Jiana Smith, Staff Writer Art pieces ranging from colorful oil paintings and framed photographs to mannequins and audio installations filled the gallery spaces of The Anderson as part of the 2021 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition. The submission-based exhibition, which takes place from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9, features 37 VCUarts students of all class standings, from […]
Little Ram Pantries continues to support students two months after launch
Katrina Lee, Contributing Writer Little Ram Pantries, a pilot program that extended the university’s food pantries to satellite locations around campus, launched into operation on Oct. 8. Environmental science professor John Jones created the program to fight food insecurity among students on campus with his service learning class, called Environments and Policies of Urban Food […]
VCU introduces new career readiness minor, aims to prepare students for workforce
Davina Efetie, Contributing Writer Mae Oetjens, Contributing Writer VCU’s interdisciplinary studies program, I.D.S., introduced a new minor this fall called Interdisciplinary Career Readiness Skills that is designed to help students navigate the workplace when they leave the university. A GPA of 2.0 is required for the minor’s courses. There are 18 credit hours needed, nine […]
VCU students create Instagram account highlighting Richmond food scene
Zahra Ndirangu, Contributing Writer The creators of the VA Foodies Instagram account shared an interest in exploring the kinds of food Richmond had to offer and often found themselves taking pictures of all of their meals. The account was originally created by Victoria Nguyen, a senior studying health, physical education and exercise sciences, who later […]
VCU alumna Ayanah Moor reflects on artistic progress
Safia Abdulahi, Contributing Writer Alumna Anayah Moor started at VCUarts with a passion for redefining art, and she now lives in Chicago with her art displayed in a variety of international museums. Moor graduated with a degree in painting and printmaking from VCUarts in 1995 before earning her Master of Fine Arts at Temple University in […]
PRESS BOX: Stop labeling young NBA talent busts, give them time to grow potential
Arrick Wilson, Interim Sports Editor Throughout the NBA’s tenure, the NBA draft has often been riddled with busts — when a certain player who was projected to be a great contributor or generational talent doesn’t achieve their potential. Fans and sports commentators alike have been known for killing young athletes’ potential, disparagingly calling them busts […]
Wagner spoils VCU’s homecoming, defeating the Rams 56-44.
Arrick Wilson, Interim Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program fell to the Wagner Seahawks 58-44 during Saturday night’s homecoming game, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Siegel Center was an ocean of black and yellow, with 7,412 Ram fans and alumni in the stands loudly cheering “defense” to rally the Rams. Head basketball […]