‘In the Theme of Home’ tells the story of displacement through the immigrant lens
Hadia Moosvi, Contributing Writer A TV rests on the wall of a dark, black room as the proverb, “Home is where one buries their umbilical cord,” fades in on the screen. A person is seen cutting a bamboo tree from the ground that is tied to their body by what resembles a bloodstained rope. Surrounding […]
VCU School of Nursing takes COVID-19 research on the road with mobile-RV laboratories
Lindsey West, Contributing Writer VCU School of Nursing recently joined the National Institutes of Health in researching COVID-19 in children ages 0-25 and their biological families, as children are increasingly experiencing long-term symptoms post-COVID-19, according to Assistant Dean of Research, Scholarship and Innovation at the VCU School of Nursing Patricia Kinser. Children ages 0-19 are […]
VCU Cabell First Novelist Award granted to ‘Luster’ author Raven Leilani
Zahra Ndirangu, Contributing Writer New York-based author Raven Leilani was awarded VCU’s Cabell First Novelist Award for her debut novel, “Luster.” The story centers on ideas about race, class, gender and sexuality located amid the backdrop of New York City. “It was a really really beautiful surprise. Finding out I was up for it was […]
11 indicted in connection to freshman Adam Oakes’ death
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Eleven people were indicted on Friday in connection to the death of VCU freshman Adam Oakes, as a result of a seven-month-long investigation led by the Richmond Police Department, according to RPD spokesperson Tracy Walker. Out of the eight people arrested, seven were taken into custody by VCU Police and one […]
A billionaire’s trash is the lower class’ treasure
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer Our society is built on overconsumption in societal trends such as fashion and smartphones, particularly Apple products. Apple has released a new iPhone annually, and due to their high demand, people fall for their gimmicks and end up buying a new phone regardless of whether their current one works or not. […]
Menstrual products are not a privilege; they are a right
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor I remember sitting in my middle school algebra class, feeling as gross and disturbed as ever. I had been feeling nervous and sick all day, but I couldn’t pinpoint a reason. I asked my teacher to use the restroom, running to see what the feeling in my stomach was. I never […]
VCU fashion alumna recognized nationally, expands fashion presence
Sahara Sriraman, Spectrum Editor Metal chain breastplates that reflect the sunlight, blush-colored velvet suits and leather mini handbags are just some of the pieces featured in VCU alumna Kylie Rose Carroll’s clothing collection, Divine Proportions. Rose’s collection was chosen to be part of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Fashion Future Graduate Showcase 2021, and […]
New exhibit uses natural elements to highlight pain, experiences of enslaved people
Sahara Sriraman, Spectrum Editor A 25-minute video displayed on a projector shows close-up images of soil and dirt while playing sounds of singing, crying and wind blowing — setting the tone for Dineo Seshee Bopape’s exhibit, titled “Ile aye, moya, là, ndokh…harmonic conversations…mm.” Bopape’s exhibit opened at the Institute for Contemporary Art on Sept. 25 and […]
8 arrested, 11 indicted in connection to freshman Adam Oakes’ death
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Eight people were arrested on Friday in connection to the death of VCU freshman Adam Oakes, as a result of a seven month-long investigation led by the Richmond Police Department, according to RPD spokesperson Tracy Walker. Out of the eight people, seven were taken into custody by VCU Police and one […]
Lack of menstrual products in university restrooms prompts questions from students
Anna Chen, Contributing Writer Over 60% of VCU students are female, according to the university website; however, student Kaitlyn Dawson said she doesn’t rely on menstrual product machines in the bathroom because they are “always empty.” While Dawson can’t find products in the public campus restrooms, Ram Pantry, an organization aimed at reducing food insecurity […]