Rao talks innovation, importance of humanities at State of the University, students protest for Palestine
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor President Michael Rao celebrated VCU’s growth, while looking to carry momentum into the next year, during his State of the University address on Feb. 8. The school’s biggest year ever for first-year enrollment was 2023, with over 4,500 new students, according to previous reports by The Commonwealth Times. VCU also saw […]
Warts and all
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor I never have had any luck dating, though I am not exactly sure why. It might have something to do with the fact that I am extremely picky about men — at least that is the hypothesis of my roommate. She’s been in a loving relationship for the past […]
Bill combatting rent gouging stalls in House
Sarah Hagen, Contributing Writer A bill in the General Assembly sought to restrict rent gouging in Virginia localities by allowing the city to regulate how much a landlord can charge. House Bill 721 stalled in the House of Delegates and will not be considered until next years’ General Assembly session. The bill was introduced by […]
Theater production aims to undermine Black stereotypes, highlight Black experience
Keegan Shepard, Contributing Writer The Black Virginia Theatre Alliance for Youth kicked off Black History Month with their production of the play “The Colored Museum,” presented from Feb. 1 through Feb. 11 at the Virginia Repertory Theatre, according to the BTVA Instagram. “The Colored Museum” is a stage play written by playwright George C. Wolfe. […]
‘Racism is destructive to Black bodies’: Lecturer discusses medical inequality
Anna Lopacinski, Contributing Writer “Today it is no secret. It is dangerous, deadly, to give birth while Black,” said Anna LaQuawn Hinton, professor of Disability Studies and Black Literature & Culture at the University of North Texas. VCU Humanities Research Center presented “Breathing Life into Black Wombs: Ableism, Misogynoir, and the Reproductive Injustice within the […]
VCU Rams baseball preps for this season
Dan Elson, Contributing Writer The Rams, who finished 25-30 in 2023, posted a 7.57 team earned run average — ninth in the Atlantic-10. The team has 20 returners, 15 transfers and nine freshmen this season. VCU baseball head coach Bradley LeCroy said the key for the Rams to bounce back this season is to have […]
‘The act of healing’: Weaving Black history and tradition
Samantha Granados, Contributing Writer The Black American weaving tradition traces its roots to African art forms and is used to explore identity and intergenerational relationships, said Chloe Abbadessa, the art coordinator of the Children’s Museum of Richmond. Children ranging from the ages of 3 to 9 years old huddled together to learn the art of […]
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‘Richmond is Black history’: Museum shares Virginia’s Black history
Bri Stevens, Contributing Writer A 19th-century red-brick building topped with parapets occupies a prominent spot on Leigh Street in Jackson Ward. It used to be an armory — home to a Black militia unit — but now it is home to the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, according to its website. The […]