Audrey’s Astrology: last retrograde of 2022
Audrey Fauvel, 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 three years now. I’m really excited to write the astrology section and hope y’all find it just as interesting as I do! The Full Harvest Moon will occur on Sept. 10, […]
‘We’re definitely adapting’: students adjust to relaxed COVID-19 policies
Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer There is a notable decrease in VCU students who are seen wearing masks in the library, classrooms and around campus as the 2022 fall semester begins. VCU made masks and face coverings optional indoors and outdoors on campus on March 21, according to the VCU Safety & Management website. There are […]
Nick’s Picks: Got Dumplings brings variety to campus
Nicholas Barahona, Staff Writer Welcome to Nick’s Picks. Join me, Nick Barahona, on our journey through the city of Richmond where I 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 time […]
PRESS BOX: CT Sports staff presents, NFL season picks
CT Sports Staff Another NFL season is set to start on Sept. 8, beginning another year on the gridiron. The defending Super Bowl champions, the Los Angeles Rams, will face the Buffalo Bills, according to the NFL. The Vince Lombardi trophy is up for grabs this season. After a wild free agency and offseason, read […]
University to implement hazing education for student organizations
Anna Chen, Audience Editor Virginia colleges and universities are now required to provide hazing prevention training, following the passage of Adam’s Law. Joe Wheeless, director of VCU’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, said he plans to keep an eye out for any reports of hazing as student organizations, clubs, sororities and fraternities begin their […]
Editor’s list of films to watch
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor Goonies (1985) This movie is set in a typical neighborhood in Oregon where seven “mis-fit” kids live: Mikey, Brand, Andy, Mouth, Data, Stef and Chunk. Due to financial troubles, they go on a quest to find a hidden treasure. This adventure comes with many trials and tribulations, including secret caves. I […]
‘Mother India’: Art show celebrates Indian art
Peggy Stansbery, Contributing Writer Gallery5 opened its month-long art show “Mother India” on Friday, Sept. 2 as a part of First Fridays — a monthly celebration of the local cultural communities in Richmond’s Art District and beyond, according to First Friday’s Facebook page. “Mother India” highlights Indian art and culture. This is Gallery5’s fourth year holding […]
VCU projected to experience multi-million budget deficit
Katrina Lee, News Editor The university is not expected to meet enrollment expectations for the fall semester, causing the university to project a multi-million dollar budget shortfall. The university’s enrollment was around 29,000 students in fall 2021, according to VCU’s annual report. This year, enrollment is not expected to reach its 1% enrollment increase projection, […]
Students study James River, use app to document different organisms
Rachel Marcus, Contributing Writer Footprints on the James, a summer semester VCU expedition class, studied the James River in order to learn about its human and natural history, according to the Footprints on the James website. James Vonesh, environmental science professor and the course’s instructor, said Footprints on the James is an outdoor skills course […]
Student organization puts on fall fashion week
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer Students around campus took part in a creative fashion challenge wearing animal prints, earth tones, lace, throwbacks to the past and ideas of fashion’s future. VCU student-led organization, Creative Production Collective, is an organization committed to bringing people together to gain skills needed for future goals within the fashion industry, according […]