Get Out and Vote: We can’t underestimate the power of voting
Ishaan Nandwani, Contributing Writer It’s officially the middle of October — that means warm-ish weather, spooky season and of course, the gubernatorial election in Virginia. Every year, we gather to pay homage to one of the cornerstones of our democracy: the right to vote. This year, millions of Americans will head to the polls to […]
In broad daylight, women are never truly left alone
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer This story discusses details of sexual harassment and sexual assault. It may be triggering for some readers. It was a brisk evening when my roommate and I decided to walk home together from a house 13 minutes away on campus. Our discussion was filled with laughter and lighthearted conversation as we […]
VCU professor, alumni received national award for research surrounding music, productivity
Katrina Lee, Contributing Writer VCU alumna Kathleen Keeler was inspired to conduct research about the effect of music on productivity after witnessing music’s effect on productivity in a work environment and in her own personal work experience. “After my undergrad, I got an internship at this small consulting firm where everyone there listened to music […]
New COVID-19 pill reduces risk of hospitalization and death by half
Davina Efetie, Contributing Writer Merck pharmaceuticals announced its new COVID-19 pill, molnupiravir, which reduced the risk of hospitalization and death of patients with COVID-19 by about 50%, according to its website. According to the announcement, at the interim analysis of the study, 775 patients with confirmed cases of “mild-to-moderate” COVID-19 were either given molnupiravir — […]
Top 5 VCU women’s basketball games to look forward to this season
Arrick Wilson, Contributing Writer Before the 2020-21 season, the women’s basketball program made it to back-to-back Atlantic 10 championships, losing in both. The saying is “third time’s a charm,” and when the Rams made it to the championship for the third time, they took home a ring. The black and gold took home their first […]
New fraternity, sorority life director takes office, Greek life recruitment halted until next semester
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Joe Wheeless, the new director of the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, took his position on Monday, according to university spokesperson Michael Porter. Before coming to VCU, Wheeless was the assistant director of Student Leadership Development at the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, Wheeless stated in an […]
VCUPD releases annual safety report for 2020, robberies and assaults down from 2019
Mae Oetjens, Contributing Writer The VCU Police Department recently released its 2020 annual safety report for the Monroe Park and MCV campuses, as well as areas of Richmond that are close to campus. The report is required to be conducted and released due to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime […]
Richmond Night Market celebrates community, emphasizes creativity during in-person season
Jiana Smith, Staff Writer When Adrienne Cole Johnson and Melody Short co-founded the Richmond Night Market in 2019, their goal was placemaking — creating a space in which marginalized communities, namely women and people of color, could see themselves represented in the city’s growing arts scene, according to Johnson. “We wanted to remind folks that […]
VCU Jazz Festival shines spotlight on student and faculty talent
Mackenzie Meleski, Contributing Writer The VCU jazz department made a return to the stage on Thursday as students and faculty hosted the first jazz orchestra concert in front of a live audience since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event took place at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall at the W.E. Singleton Center for […]
Art institutions, Richmond team up for painting project funded by grant
Sahara Sriraman, Spectrum Editor A diamond-shaped mural with a teal Sankofa iconography-inspired image sits surrounded by thick red and yellow lines, creating color contrast that immediately catches the eye. The large mural funded by the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Asphalt Art Initiative sits at the intersection of West Marshall Street and Brook Road. In September, ART 180, […]