Nick’s Picks: Make Bodillaz your next late night food stop
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. I welcome you to an exciting time ahead filled with great deals and […]
Award-winning comedian performs at Richmond comedy club
Peggy Stansbery, Contributing Writer People gathered at Richmond Funny Bone Comedy Club and Restaurant to enjoy food, drink and a show from Emmy-nominated writer and award winning stand-up comedian Josh Johnson this past weekend. New York Comedy Festival named Johnson New York’s Funniest Comic at Caroline in 2018, according to Richmond Funny Bone’s website. He […]
VCU Fashion Gala raises money for humanitarian aid
Peggy Stansbery, Contributing Writer People dressed in classy cocktail attire enjoyed fashion shows, performances and refreshments while supporting UNICEF’s humanitarian work on Oct. 22 at the University Student Commons. The African Student Union and UNICEF at VCU collaborated together to help educate people about UNICEF’s work, raise money for UNICEF and celebrate African culture and […]
You should vote in this year’s election
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor It may not be the infamous 2020 Trump vs. Biden showdown, but that doesn’t make this election any less important. This year in Richmond City, we are electing a representative to the U.S. House of Representatives, who will be tasked with drafting and voting on legislation in Congress in the best […]
Separating art from the artist is impossible
Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer The first Kanye West song I heard was “All Falls Down” from his debut album “College Dropout,” and since then he’s become a controversial figure for me. I enjoyed listening to his music when it came on the radio and I recognized his face when it emerged in headlines, but I […]
One year later: Little Ram Pantry program partners with food bank
Selna Shi, Contributing Writer The Little Ram Pantry program recently partnered with Feed More, a Central Virginia Food bank, to provide food in the pantries more economically, according to environmental studies professor John Jones. Jones launched the Little Ram Pantry a year ago after being inspired by food pantries in Church Hill, he said. Partnership […]
OOPS! initiative educates locals on recycling after rise in contamination
Katie Farthing, Contributing Writer The Central Virginia Waste Management Authority has been putting out OOPS! stickers on recycling bins for the past three years, but with the rise of improper recycling, the appearance of OOPS! stickers are increasing, according to CVWMA public relations coordinator Julie Buchanan. Different facilities around the state may or may not […]
‘Codes, Censorship and Conflict’: Library announces theme for second annual comics contest
Emily Richardson, Contributing Writer VCU Libraries announced their second annual Jurgen Banned Art Comics Contest, inviting the VCU community to submit a one-page, multi-panel comic on the theme of “Codes, Censorship and Conflict” with a grand prize of $1,000. This year’s theme dives deeper into the issue of art censorship after the first contest last […]
PRESS BOX: NBA predictions from the CT Sports staff
Another NBA season has started and the fight for the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy has begun. Read along for NBA season predictions from The Commonwealth Times sports staff after an interesting offseason filled with trades and re-signings. Arrick Wilson’s prediction The Golden State Warriors will be the last team standing, winning the championship for the […]
Sports’ pick of the week
Marcus Wilson, Contributing Writer For this week’s pick, we’re going to the NBA as the Brooklyn Nets square off against the Dallas Mavericks at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Oct. 30. Looking at the regular season standings, the Brooklyn Nets took a loss in their season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. […]