VCU researches receive grant for $1.3 million for e-cigarette study
Katrina Lee, Contributing Writer Researchers at VCU will conduct a study in early 2022 to examine electronic cigarette flavor regulations and their effect on African American menthol smokers. VCU Massey Cancer Center researchers Caroline Cobb and Andrew Barnes were awarded a three-year grant of $1.3 million on July 1 from the National Institution on Drug […]
Spectrum editor’s list of films to watch for Sept. 22
“Atonement” (2007) Based on the famous novel, this movie tells the stories of Briony Tallis, Cecilia Tallis and Robbie Turner as they grow and change during World War II. When young Briony makes an accusation that cannot be taken back, she unknowingly affects the lives of those around her, causing deadly consequences. Available on Amazon […]
University to honor previous graduates this fall
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor The university will honor May 2020, December 2020 and May 2021 graduates after the cancellation of their commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a VCU News article. Previous graduates will be welcomed back to campus earlier this fall as well for the university’s homecoming celebration. Graduate portraits will […]
University poll shows Terry McAuliffe and Glenn Youngkin in “virtual tie”
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor As election season approaches, Democratic nominee Terry McAuliffe, Republican nominee Glenn Youngkin and Independent candidate Princess Blanding vie for the Virginia majority. McAuliffe, Youngkin and Blanding will all appear as candidates on the ballot. Paul Davis is also running for governor as a write-in candidate. Election Day is Nov. 3 and […]
PRESS BOX: From NBA champion to college freshman, J.R. Smith goes back to school
Arrick Wilson, Contributing Writer Last year, J.R. Smith won his second NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers. A year later, the NBA veteran retired after 16 years of play and became a 36-year-old college freshman. I am an 18-year-old college freshman, just learning about the world as a whole. It has to be odd […]
Ram fans step in to support former player amid Hurricane aftermath
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer Former VCU men’s basketball player Malik Crowfield was excited to celebrate his grandmother’s 80th birthday on Aug. 29, but his excitement would soon turn to panic as his hometown faced the brunt of Hurricane Ida. Crowfield lives with his mother, stepfather and grandmother in his childhood home in LaPlace, Louisiana, a […]
‘Soccer-savvy mind’: Kershner returns for another year for the Rams
Yanni Kouiroukidis, Contributing Writer Sometimes in life, the journey isn’t always a straight path to the finish line. That’s what midfielder Emma Kershner has learned along the way in her path to becoming a key player on the women’s soccer team. Kershner is now in her sixth year of college soccer, but it’s her fourth […]
New-found confidence: Volleyball athlete spikes her way to the top
Leah Polk, Contributing Writer As a freshman, outside hitter Qairo Bentley had a few small roles on VCU’s volleyball team. Today, as a junior, she is a team captain, starter and mentor for all of her teammates. Bentley said when she arrived her freshman year, she knew she was not going to be a starting […]
Our world is in flames and it’s burning through our futures
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer Between the spreading of wildfires and the disastrous hurricanes passing through the United States, a weight has been sitting on my chest. The copious amounts of natural disaster raging through the world recently has reopened the conversation of global warming. As I grow older, I worry about my future. The idea […]
Richmond-based clothing company Alma Mater reflects on recent growth
Sahara Sriraman, Spectrum Editor VCU senior Alex Moss said he never expected to see fellow students and Richmond residents wear the clothing he designed. “It’s been really crazy, that’s one thing I did not expect for sure. People really show up, not only in Richmond but at VCU,” Moss said. Alma Mater, founded by Moss, […]