VCUarts building reopens after COVID-19 investigation
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor The Fine Arts Building reopened Wednesday after a weeklong closure due to COVID-19 concerns. Students who work in the building’s art studios said the closure began with a short notice evacuation of students and employees. The location at 1000 W. Broad St. houses VCU’s departments of Craft and Material Studies, Kinetic […]
Golf aims for fifth A-10 title
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer The VCU golf team is counting on experience as they set out to defend their 2019 Atlantic 10 tournament championship title this spring, despite coming out of a longer-than-expected offseason. “Our college experience is all about playing, competing and being on the road,” senior Kristian Tannum Donaldson said. “The whole coronavirus […]
Clark departs men’s basketball program
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Sophomore guard Jimmy “Tre” Clark III is slated to enter the NCAA transfer portal after men’s basketball announced he was no longer a part of the team on Friday. VCU Athletics released a two-sentence statement announcing Clark’s departure. “Tre Clark is no longer a member of the men’s basketball program at […]
Women’s soccer freshman forwards to make a splash
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer Freshman forward Annabel Anderson was able to get a feel for the traditional collegiate soccer experience when she arrived on campus during the spring semester last year. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic halted everything. “I got a month with no COVID and played in a half of the Georgetown game,” Anderson said. […]
Draper and Knight reconnect with VCU volleyball
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer When volleyball coach Jody Rogers walked into a practice last year, she went over to now junior libero Alyna Draper and told her she was headed to a high school tournament to watch a player named Jasmine Knight. Draper was caught by surprise that Knight, an old high school teammate, was […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Black history should not be limited to slavery
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, happy Black History Month. This month, we highlight and celebrate the extensive success of the Black community through the nation and worldwide, spanning for centuries. However, our desire to learn and educate ourselves should not stop in March. We owe it to the Black community to teach ourselves what […]
Raising the minimum wage is long overdue
Ishaan Nandwani, Contributing Writer As a college student, I spend a lot of money every week. In addition to tuition expenses, I’m spending on food, rent and utilities, textbooks, the occasional Starbucks splurge and more. I’m grateful to attend VCU on an academic scholarship and have parental support because otherwise, such a lifestyle would not […]
BHM Profile | Local doula highlights racial inequities in maternal care
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor For some, their first brush with racism occurs before they are born. After talking with new moms about their birthing experiences, Nikiya Ellis learned that Black women face greater disparities in maternal care than white women due to racial biases, ultimately impacting the well-being of both mother and baby. In 2017, […]
Community fridge project provides free food for Richmond residents
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer A vibrant pink fridge on the sidewalk of Venable Street reads “free food” in painted letters. Inside the brightly colored appliance are mountains of grocery essentials, such as fresh produce and loaves of bread. Richmond’s free community fridge made its debut on Jan. 30 at Pomona, a plant and coffee shop […]
Five ways to achieve mindfulness from VCU and University of Richmond experts
Annie Phan, Contributing Writer It can be hard to view 2021 as a fresh start after a year like 2020. As COVID-19 spreads and politics flood every screen, conversation and newspaper cover, it’s important to prioritize your mental health. Two local professors are seeking to impart mindfulness and leadership skills to students in the new […]