AI use by VCUarts department angers, scares students

Max Walpole, Contributing Writer The VCU Department of Communication Arts made an Instagram post on Oct. 10 that students accused of using artificial intelligence-generated images. In response, the communication arts department chair, Jason Bennett, released a statement in which he said the post was not vetted before it was published. The department will hold a […]

The Rams pull off a 1-1 draw against FIU

Ethan York, Contributing Writer Andrew Thompson, Contributing Writer VCU managed to tie on Oct. 16 in a challenging battle against Florida International University here at Sports Backers Stadium. The Rams started the game with a kickoff, going back and forth with the Panthers.  However, further in the first few minutes, the FIU Panthers began their […]

Art series portrays history, experiences of Black women in the US

Hazel Hoffman, Contributing Writer The True F. Luck Gallery at the Visual Arts Center on Main Street presents Veronica Jackson’s exhibition “A CONSTELLATION OF BLACKNESS” from Sept. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 27. It’s a collection of artworks in series representing personal and shared experiences as well as histories of Black women in the United States. […]

The price of perfection: The body image crisis

Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer Imagine losing 100 pounds in just four months. While some may see this as a miraculous change, it highlights a troubling trend in our society. With new drugs making weight loss seem effortless, we need to confront an important reality: These quick fixes are changing how we see ourselves and our […]