‘Animation is cinema’: Ghibli vs. Spider-Man
Ryan Humphrey, Contributing Writer “Animation is cinema.” It’s a mantra that has become increasingly popular online, especially after Guillermo del Toro used it when his stop motion adaptation of “Pinocchio” won Best Animated Feature at the 2023 Oscars. The phrase speaks to an important truth that often goes overlooked in Hollywood: Animation isn’t just a […]
Automation invasion: Why dining robots don’t belong at VCU
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer Walking through the open spaces of George Mason University, I encountered something that seemed straight out of a sci-fi flick — a dining robot humming along the sidewalks. It was the first time I ever laid eyes on one. I found myself charmed by the idea of having my food delivered […]
VCU women’s basketball defeathers Hawks, 59-48
Violet Velasquez, Contributing Writer The VCU women’s basketball team defeated the conference No.1 ranked Saint Joseph’s University on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 59-48. The two teams have not matched up since the 2022-23 season. After this victory, the Rams are now 24-4. This was a night for the books as VCU head coach Beth O’Boyle became […]
‘A perspective of queerness’: Life drawing event supports queer artists
Lelia Contee, Contributing Writer Queer Life Drawing, a figure drawing event, debuts on Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m at Gold Lion Community Cafe and will give attendees a chance to meet artists, models and to be creative in a fun place, according to the event’s page. RVA Thriving Artists, a nonprofit […]
Oscar picks
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor It seems the 2024 Oscars have a lot more eyes watching than previous years, and I imagine that is due to the extreme popularity of some of the films featured — from the tight race for Animated Feature Film between “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and “The Boy and the […]