‘She’d do anything for attention’: The beautiful shortcomings of ‘Saltburn’
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions Editor Coming off her Academy Award win for Best Original Screenplay for 2020’s “Promising Young Woman,” all eyes were on director and writer Emerald Fennell’s sophomore effort, “Saltburn.” The film stars several breakout young actors, including the likes of Barry Keoghan (“Eternals”), Jacob Elordi (“Priscilla”) and Alison Oliver (“Conversations With Friends”), along […]
Recount reveals increase in reported rape, sexual assault on campus, students weigh in
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor VCU Police initially undercounted reported instances of rape and fondling on campus in 2022, according to their revised annual campus safety report. The original report, released last September, counted five instances of rape and three instances of fondling, which VCU defines as the nonconsensual touching of another’s privates, on Monroe Park […]
VCU defeats St. Louis in competitive match-up, 85-61
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer Alexis Washington, Contributing Writer VCU men’s basketball took down Atlantic-10 opponent St. Louis 85-61 on Friday, Jan 19, continuing their three-game winning streak. The black and gold came onto the court with high intensity in the first half, setting the tone for the whole game. St. Louis did have possession at […]
Event brings museums together, honors women heroes
Emily McCauley, Spectrum Editor The Third Annual Intersecting Museum Crawl and Community Conversation brings six Richmond museums together around one theme: “Yes She Can!,” which honors women heroes throughout history. The event hopes to engage residents in conversations about history, memory, healing and justice, according to the Initiatives of Change United States website, which produced […]
Virginia is on track for more trains, VCU students are all aboard
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor The U.S. Department of Transportation is putting over $1.7 billion into Virginia’s trains and rail services, a move that will increase daily trips and further connect Southern states to Washington, D.C., according to their website. Over $1 billion will support the construction of a high-speed rail line between Richmond and Raleigh, […]
VCU community responds to Harvard president resignation, plagiarism allegations
Varsha Vasudevan, Contributing Writer Jack Glagola, News Editor Former Harvard University President Claudine Gay resigned on Jan. 2 after a series of backlash and criticism regarding the university’s statement about the latest Israel-Hamas war and later plagiarism allegations in her academic career, according to the Harvard Crimson newspaper. Gay was Harvard’s first Black president with […]
Amid rising costs, VCU asks Virginia to pay for tuition waivers
Jack Glagola, News Editor The cost of a program that waives tuition and fees for survivors and dependents of military service members is becoming unsustainable for VCU, according to a press release. The university is asking the state to pay for the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program, the cost of which is currently […]
VCU events honor MLK, inspire a beloved community
Emily McCauley, Spectrum Editor “It’s important to take the opportunity to celebrate the legacy and life of Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Stephen Davenport, assistant vice president for social and economic development for the Division of Community Engagement at VCU. The Division of Community Engagement at VCU presents the Thriving Communities: The Legacy of MLK’s […]
PRESS BOX: VCU Men’s basketball faces changes, must adapt
Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer The Rams are sitting at No. 8 in the Atlantic 10 conference, with a record of 10 wins and seven losses. Considering all of the changes, adjustments and growth the team has had to experience in a matter of one season, I think this is a great place to start and […]
Varied cinematic approaches, experimentation seen at long standing film showcase
Kerri Gentius, Contributing Writer Content experimentation is encouraged at the James River Short Film Showcase by the James River Film Society, according to Michael Jones, co-founder and co-director of the society. The showcase featured various short films utilizing varied cinematic approaches, including digital, stop-motion clay, hybrid animation and live-action films. The James River Short Film […]