Women’s soccer freshman forwards to make a splash
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer Freshman forward Annabel Anderson was able to get a feel for the traditional collegiate soccer experience when she arrived on campus during the spring semester last year. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic halted everything. “I got a month with no COVID and played in a half of the Georgetown game,” Anderson said. […]
Draper and Knight reconnect with VCU volleyball
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer When volleyball coach Jody Rogers walked into a practice last year, she went over to now junior libero Alyna Draper and told her she was headed to a high school tournament to watch a player named Jasmine Knight. Draper was caught by surprise that Knight, an old high school teammate, was […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Black history should not be limited to slavery
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, happy Black History Month. This month, we highlight and celebrate the extensive success of the Black community through the nation and worldwide, spanning for centuries. However, our desire to learn and educate ourselves should not stop in March. We owe it to the Black community to teach ourselves what […]
Raising the minimum wage is long overdue
Ishaan Nandwani, Contributing Writer As a college student, I spend a lot of money every week. In addition to tuition expenses, I’m spending on food, rent and utilities, textbooks, the occasional Starbucks splurge and more. I’m grateful to attend VCU on an academic scholarship and have parental support because otherwise, such a lifestyle would not […]
BHM Profile | Local doula highlights racial inequities in maternal care
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor For some, their first brush with racism occurs before they are born. After talking with new moms about their birthing experiences, Nikiya Ellis learned that Black women face greater disparities in maternal care than white women due to racial biases, ultimately impacting the well-being of both mother and baby. In 2017, […]
Community fridge project provides free food for Richmond residents
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer A vibrant pink fridge on the sidewalk of Venable Street reads “free food” in painted letters. Inside the brightly colored appliance are mountains of grocery essentials, such as fresh produce and loaves of bread. Richmond’s free community fridge made its debut on Jan. 30 at Pomona, a plant and coffee shop […]
Five ways to achieve mindfulness from VCU and University of Richmond experts
Annie Phan, Contributing Writer It can be hard to view 2021 as a fresh start after a year like 2020. As COVID-19 spreads and politics flood every screen, conversation and newspaper cover, it’s important to prioritize your mental health. Two local professors are seeking to impart mindfulness and leadership skills to students in the new […]
Spectrum editor’s list of films to watch for Feb. 10
“Soul” (2020) Featuring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Angela Bassett, this Pixar-animated film follows an unfulfilled school music teacher on his obsessive quest to land a professional career in music. After a near-death experience, he realizes the life he took for granted. The film, which teaches life lessons about finding purpose, presents […]
Comics: Slippery When Wet
VCU adds variety to dining options with some locations closed
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Students are navigating nutrition options with fewer locations available on campus as familiar favorites, such as Raising Cane’s and Bleecker St. Cafe, are out of service. Freshman pre-nursing major Maya Madore said she enjoyed getting Raising Cane’s at Laurel & Grace Place last semester and was disappointed to hear that it […]