What ‘Love Island UK’ can teach us about the importance of exclusivity

Adelaide Verdugo-Thomson, Contributing Writer This article contains spoilers from season eight of ITV’s “Love Island UK.” If there’s one thing to learn from bad reality TV, it’s that the solution is always to communicate — especially about boundaries and intentions. ITV’s “Love Island UK” is a reality game show centered around attractive eligible singles with […]
‘It’s best case scenario’: Former field hockey player returns to VCU

Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor VCU assistant coach Shannon Pereira played her graduate season for the black and gold after three years at Saint Francis University. After a professional field hockey and coaching career Pereira is back with the Rams. “I definitely loved my time at VCU. And just being back, especially with the coaching staff […]
Bill similar to ‘Adam’s law’ might become federal legislation

Diana Ho, Contributing Writer ‘ Correction: The “Adam’s Law” actually mirrors the REACH Act, which was first introduced in 2019. In addition, the Clery Center is a nonprofit organization that educates and trains on the Clery Act. However, they are not the enforcement agency, nor do they collect reports from institutions. The Report and Educate […]
Audrey’s Astrology: Aug. 24 – Sept. 6

Audrey Favel, Contributing Writer Hi fellow Rams! My name’s Audrey, I’m a senior at VCU, and I’ve been studying all things metaphysical for almost 3 years now. I’m really excited to write the astrology section for The Commonwealth Times, and hope you guys find it just as interesting as I do! Forecast: The Sun just […]
Nick’s Picks: El Pope’s $7 Sunday Brunch is unreal

Nicholas Barahona, Contributing Writer Welcome to Nick’s Picks. Join me, Nick Barahona, on our journey through the city of Richmond where I will review and showcase the different cuisines and restaurants in close proximity to campus, from the lens of a VCU student. To all new and returning Rams, I welcome you to an exciting […]