Microaggressions are not so micro
Mya Harrison, Contributing Writer A few months ago, while working at a grocery store and minding my own business, one of my white co-workers came up to me and ran her fingers through my natural hair. Even though I am Black and live in a predominantly white area, I didn’t think this could happen to […]
‘Adam’s Law’: Senate Bill 429 passes unanimously through the Virginia Senate
Katrina Lee, News Editor Valentéa Lopez, Contributing Writer Senate Bill 439, called “Adam’s Law,” passed unanimously through the Virginia Senate on Jan 26. “Today. it was 38-0!!!,” stated Eric Oakes in an email in regards to senate votes on “Adam’s Law.” “Adam’s Law,” named after Adam Oakes, is one of the two anti-hazing bills the […]
Games to check out this week Feb.2-Feb.9
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Men’s Basketball and indoor Track have had early success in the season. Here’s an updated list of events to look forward to this week, with a mix of non-conference and conference matches. Men’s Basketball – Feb. 2 The black and gold defeated the Dayton Flyers in Dayton, Ohio on Jan. 5. […]
VCU rescinds vaccine mandate following executive order, Attorney General opinion
Katrina Lee, News Editor Mae Oetjens, Contributing Writer VCU ended its policy requiring faculty and students to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and booster on Jan. 31, according to the ONE VCU Together Website. “Our high vaccination rates and ongoing mitigation efforts – combined with the recent legal opinion from the Attorney General for the Commonwealth […]
Art studio receives grant to raise vaccine awareness within Richmond community
Mikayla Heightshoe, Contributing Writer The unmistakable smell of ink invades the nose upon entering the glass door of Studio Two Three. Up ahead artists are smoothing vibrant shades of orange, pink and red on matrices, to transfer onto paper or fabric, soon to be merchandise, prints and banners. The Center for Disease Control Foundation announced […]
PRESS BOX: Trouble in La La Land: LeBron’s legacy on the line with the Lakers
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor LeBron James has had pressure to be great his entire life. The Akron, Ohio native was put into the spotlight at the young age of 18 and scouted as one of the greatest NBA draft prospects by many analysts. The spotlight has amplified as the Lakers are struggling to stay on […]
‘Euphoria’s’ hypersexualization of Cassie Howard is problematic
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer This article contains spoilers from season two of HBO’s “Euphoria.” High school drama, love triangles, dramatic makeup looks and trendy fashion are all a part of what makes HBO Max streaming services’ hit series “Euphoria” so enticing for viewers like myself. As the new season streamed on Jan. 9, viewers globally […]
Researchers at MCV to conduct DNA analysis on 19th century human remains found on campus
Katrina Lee, News Editor Varsha Vasudevan, Contributing Writer Human remains dating back to the 19th century that were discovered on MCV campus returned to the Department of Forensic Science in the College of Humanities and Sciences at VCU for researchers to learn more about the remains through DNA analysis. The remains were discovered in 1994 […]
Vaccine mistrust is dangerous and dated
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor As a young boy, like many other stubborn and rebellious children of my age, I often dreaded trips to the pediatrician’s office. I knew what was coming: after the height and weight measurements, after the stethoscope pressed to my chest to detect my (rapidly) beating heart and after the insertion of […]
ICA project promotes communication, community through interactive art
Jiana Smith, Staff Writer On a table in the shop of the Institute of Contemporary Art rests an assortment of items: broadsheet newsletters, colorful plastic prescription vials and fragrances with notes of rubber and hydraulic oil. These items comprise the “Doing Language: Word Work” project, organized by 2020 ICA Research Fellow Nontsikelelo Mutiti and ICA […]