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 […]
VCU women’s soccer scores first win of the season against William & Mary
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer The Rams defeated the William & Mary Pride 1-0 to mark the black and gold’s first win of the season after zero wins, one tie and three losses. The Rams entered the game in a 3-5-2 formation, meaning three defenders, five midfielders and two forwards up front. Right off the gate, […]
Local nonprofit hosts feminine hygiene drives
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor Richmond based nonprofit organization Tilted Crown provided hygiene products for young girls during the back-to-school season from Aug. 14 to Aug. 27. Tilted Crown founder and CEO Kyra Watson said the donation drives’ overall goal is to give ladies feminine hygiene care packages. She said it’s important to focus on that instead […]
University students, professors respond to Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan
Katrina Lee, News Editor President Joe Biden announced a plan last week to forgive large amounts of student loan debt for up to 43 million Americans, according to a press release from the White House. The press release states Biden is using the authority Congress granted the Department of Education to wipe out $10,000 in […]
VCUarts professor blends protests, mystical stories for art exhibition
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer VCU’s contemporary art gallery welcomed a new installment to guests through the use of natural materials, worn textures and faded colors. The Anderson is displaying Larissa Garcia’s new exhibition Zero Loss Peak after it was chosen as the 2022 recipient for the Excellence in Adjunct Research Award. The application included a […]
‘(Re)Framing Protest’: Photo exhibition shows 2020 protests in different light
Emily Richardson, Contributing Writer New exhibition, “(Re)Framing Protest: Design and Hope,” features photography from the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests in Richmond. Regina Boone and Sandra Sellars, photographers with the Richmond Free Press, partnered with The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design to display photos that depict the non-confrontational side of the protests, they said. […]
Nick’s Picks: Mochinut has more than just donuts
Nicholas Barahona, Contributing 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 […]
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 […]