“Adam’s Law”: Anti-hazing legislation prefiled for 2022 Virginia General Assembly Session
Valentéa Lopez, Contributing Writer Two anti-hazing bills are pre-filed for the 2022 Virginia General Assembly session after Adam Oakes’ family has worked with legislators since February to make statewide changes regarding hazing on college campuses. The two bills proposed are House Bill 525 and House Bill 993. HB 525 will be known as “Adam’s Law,” […]
Art studio uses Richmond as its canvas
Mackenzie Meleski, Contributing Writer Richmond is a canvas for spreading positivity and inspiration for artists Andrea and Kevin Orlosky who create sculptures, murals and interactive art at their studio and around the city. The Orloskys actively include community members in their creative endeavors and make art that is accessible to everyone, according to their website. […]
The AWARE Foundation, Richmond Police Department unveil Cody Woodson billboard
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer A billboard was placed on West Marshall Street for the unsolved murder of VCU student Cody Woodson, almost 10 months after his death. The billboard, which has been a joint project between The AWARE Foundation, an entity that helps families find out information about missing or deceased loved ones, and the […]
VCU Women’s tennis looks to continue past success, this season
Ella Floyd, Contributing Writer VCU Women’s Tennis has begun its spring season after claiming its third consecutive Atlantic 10 title last May. Armed with key players such as graduate students Paola Exposito Diaz-Delgado and Nina Sorkin, the Rams enter the season optimistic with a current overall record of 1-1. VCU began the season with Virginia […]
Projection-based protest artists receive grant, expand Richmond protest art movement
Mackenzie Meleski, Contributing Writer Reclaiming The Monument, a projection-based protest art project by Richmond-based artists Dustin Klein and Alex Criqui, was given a $670,000 grant by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s Monuments Project. “Our hope is that we can use the generosity of the Mellon Foundation to create works of art that get out the […]
American voices are being blatantly suppressed
Ethan Kuhstoss, Contributing Writer The world has witnessed the American government’s inability to provide the bare minimum in voting rights to its people and the apathy of the Democratic Party in combating the immoral actions of the GOP with the death of the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act in the Senate this week. […]
VCU Rams knock off Atlantic 10’s Saint Joseph’s, 70-54
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program defeated the Saint Joseph’s Hawks 70-54 during a Saturday afternoon game, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Rams had an unexpected start to the game, trailing the Hawks: eight to zero. The black and gold didn’t get on the scoreboard until the fourth minute of […]
Online Platform HearRVA Draws Attention to Local Richmond Music Scene
Milo Richards, Contributing Writer The music scene is always growing, and according to the online platform HearRVA, Richmond, Virginia could be the best place to start making long lasting connections with other musicians. HearRVA is dedicated to securing local artists with connections within the Richmond community and is gaining traction in the city’s emerging music […]
Youngkin’s first few days in office are an expected disappointment
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Following his inauguration as Governor of Virginia on Jan. 15, Gov. Glenn Youngkin immediately signed 11 executive actions into law. These actions include ending the use of the Critical Race Theory in K-12 public education, allowing parents the decision of whether their children wear masks in public schools and rescinding the […]
Minority Political Leadership Institute reinstated after a two year COVID-19 break
Katrina Lee, News Editor VCU’s Minority Political Leadership Institute is being reinstated after a two year COVID-19 related hiatus. The Minority Political Leadership Institute is an eight month program where students experience politics first hand through analyzing policy decisions related to minority communities and having conversations with political and community leaders. Nakeina Douglas-Glenn, director of […]