VCU grocery store ‘Ram City Market’ to open late fall, early spring
Emma Carlson, Contributing Writer The building that formerly housed the campus Walmart will be the site of a new VCU grocery store, with hopes of opening in late fall or early spring, according to VCU Business Services spokesperson Anna Obermiller. The grocery store will be called Ram City Market, as was voted on in a […]
Virginia, nation prepare for vaccine booster shots
Emma Carlson, Contributing Writer The delta variant of COVID-19 continues to dominate new cases nationally and locally. With Virginia cases continuing to rise, experts weigh in on distributing booster doses for vaccinated individuals. The increase of cases of the delta variant caused VCU to reimplement its indoor mask mandate before the start of the fall […]
“Violins of Hope RVA” honors Holocaust survivors, highlights connections to Virginia
Sahara Sriraman, Spectrum Editor Beautifully polished wooden violins sit delicately on their stands, surrounded by panes of glass, each telling a painful and personal story of the horrors experienced during the Holocaust. “Violins of Hope RVA,” an exhibit featuring violins that endured the Holocaust, utilizes these instruments to tell the stories of those who survived […]
“The Dirty South” reflects on community impact before leaving VMFA
Parker Barnes, Contributing Writer The sights and sounds of the American South, experienced between the walls of an art museum, make up “The Dirty South” exhibit, told through the lens of the Black experience in America. The exhibit, which is on display at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, includes a diverse modality of art, […]
University introduces variety to meal plan with three new locations
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Although senior theater performance major Kellie Bolden doesn’t have a meal plan this year, she vividly remembers her freshman year diet: Raising Cane’s, Panda Express and Bleecker St. Now, freshmen have more options available with the addition of two new student dining locations. The two new locations, Steak ‘n Shake and […]
‘Another Shot’: new short film from VCU alumnus explores the transgender experience
Hadia Moosvi, Contributing Writer Four years ago, VCU alumnus Arlen Kerndt didn’t expect his name to be on a big screen. Now, Kerndt’s short film is premiering soon at the Richmond International Film Festival. “It’s so affirming to get that kind of affirmation from a festival that runs in the city that gave this film […]
VCU alumna finds success with international Irish dancing company
Zahra Ndirangu, Contributing Writer Morgan Bullock began dancing at the age of three, but recalls being immediately enamored with the style of Irish dance after watching a recital at her dance school at the age of 10. “From then on I just knew I wanted to do it,” the VCU alumna said. “The next time […]
VCU students eager to return to the classroom
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Junior public relations major Francesca Tilden called her dad right after her first in-person class this semester to tell him the good news. “I feel like a real student again,” Tilden said. Tilden is taking four classes this semester, two of which have an in-person component. She said she tried her […]
Athletics returns with high vaccination rates, new COVID-19 protocol
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor As vaccination rates increase on campus this semester, they’re rising even higher within the VCU Athletic department. The department’s vaccination rate is higher than the university-wide statistic with 100% of tier-one staff and 96% of student-athletes being vaccinated, VCU Athletics spokesperson Chris Kowalczyk confirmed on Tuesday. The university-wide confirmed vaccination rate […]
Guilbert’s path to coaching developed from early relationship
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor When Megan Guilbert arrived at a field hockey camp at Providence the summer before her freshman year of college, she was just expecting the usual drills and technique workouts. Little did Guilbert know that her future boss — VCU field hockey head coach Stacey Bean — would be coaching her. The […]