New graphic novel explores untold history of the Ku Klux Klan
Hadia Moosvi, Contributing Writer Torches fume the night sky as a mob covered in white attire and conical hoods congregate in the streets. An opposing group emerges with weapons, ready to take a stand for their identity and rights. After unraveling an untold and violent part of history involving the Ku Klux Klan, writer Bill […]
‘El Eterno Femenino’ evokes satirical message on feminine stereotypes
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer As the curtain of a theater rises, a fast-talking salesman attempts to sell the owner of a beauty salon a way to make her hair dryers more efficient — by preventing her female clientele from exercising thought. “El Eterno Femenino,” which translates to “The Eternal Feminine,” is a filmed play that […]
Richmond program helps formerly incarcerated individuals through transportation access
For more than 250 formerly incarcerated people, attending weekly bike classes with the Opportunity Alliance and Reentry Richmond Inc. represents a second chance at life. “I think that’s really important,” said Alex Slipow, coordinator of community engagement and volunteer services at OARRIC. “The bike is a representation of this second chance and reclaiming that, and […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Accountability is not justice. It is a requirement
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, can you tell the difference between bright yellow and black in color? The difference between 34 ounces and eight ounces? If you answered yes, congratulations — you are more intelligent and aware than yet another Minnesota police officer. A Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, police officer shot and murdered Daunte Wright, […]
As the seasons change, so does our mental health
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer Unlike other universities, VCU announced that there would be no spring break for students this semester on Oct. 15. Now, students are battling both being in a pandemic and mental burnout from having only two reading days this semester that most used to catch up on schoolwork. Finals are coming up, […]
Live music returns to Richmond after year of pandemic cancellations
Parker Barnes, Contributing Writer In the absence of live music this past year, a piece of Lucas Fritz, co-owner of local music venue The Broadberry, was missing. “It’s such a part of who I am and what I’m passionate about,” Fritz said. Many concert venues were forced to close last year due to the COVID-19 […]
Spectrum editor’s list of films to watch for April 28
“Boom For Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat” (2017) Never-before-seen art, writing and photographs help paint the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, an influential neo-expressionist painter during the ’70s and ’80s. His signature scribbles and elusive symbols were a product of his upbringing in Brooklyn, New York, and the documentary further explains the city’s […]
UNDEFEATED: Field hockey heads to NCAA tournament with unblemished record
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Junior goalkeeper Sasha Elliott sat down to watch a field hockey game the day before the Rams played in the Atlantic 10 semifinals and stumbled across Bucknell playing in the Patriot League tournament semifinals. She continued to watch the game, not thinking much of it. Three days later, and the Rams […]
Defending champions return after year without tournaments
Kaitlyn Fulmore, Contributing Writer Men’s and women’s tennis are no strangers to Atlantic 10 tennis titles, combining for 10 championships since joining the conference in 2013. Both teams hope to continue their winning streak in the upcoming A-10 tournament, held in Orlando, Florida, from April 28 through May 2. “We’re going there with confidence,” men’s […]
Golf sets out to defend A-10 title
Joe Dodson, Staff Writer After a season of individual victories but subpar team success, VCU golf is hoping to put in a complete performance for the upcoming Atlantic 10 tournament. “Now that everyone’s had that taste of individual success, it’s time for everyone to step up at the same time,” senior Kristian Tannum Donaldson said. […]