Activism through art: Honoring lost lives in Gaza one year later
Ghailah Nyeanchi, Contributing Writer A large, red sculpted poppy flower surrounded by 12 beds of smaller flowers all made from various materials shone brightly in the middle of the VCU Commons Plaza on Oct. 7. The flower sculpture was a part of VCU’s Students for Justice in Palestine organization’s art installation on Oct. 7, which […]
Mold buddy
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor My apartment is maybe not the cleanest place on Earth, but that’s not always a bad thing. It just means that sometimes I’m a little too lazy to clean a fork, straighten some magazines or change my bedsheets — so what? I’m sure there are plenty of 21-year-olds whose […]
The Fib Show No. 8
Comic by Dylan Hostetter.
Southern American photography comes to Richmond
Carolyn Slingluff, Contributing Writer “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice,” as famously stated by Martin Luther King Jr., has inspired progress in the United States for decades since the Civil Rights Movement, according to Sarah Kennel, the Aaron Siskind curator of photography and director of the Raysor Center […]
Rams register! Your votes matter
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer It is frustrating to see so many eligible voters, especially students, sitting out during such an important election. With so much at stake, it is surprising that many have yet to even register. Why are so many people not participating in a country that prides itself on democracy? With the upcoming […]
Virginia Governor, legislators work to ban cell phones in schools
Annabel Granger, Contributing Writer Abdullah Karabatek, Contributing Writer Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33 this past summer to keep phones out of the classroom to create a more focused and successful educational environment for Virginia students, according to a press release. The goal is to “protect the health and safety of students in Virginia’s […]
VCU women’s field hockey breeze past the Bald Eagles, 4-0
Ethan York, Contributing Writer The VCU Rams dominated the Lock Haven University Bald Eagles, 4-0, on Sept. 27, pushing them above the Bald Eagles in the Atlantic 10 women’s field hockey standings. VCU’s win over Lock Haven sets them in fifth place in the A-10 Division rankings, according to the A-10’s website. The Rams started […]
Amidst heavy rain, Richmonders to prepare for emergencies
Ellie Waltman, Contributing Writer The City of Richmond collaborated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to urge residents to plan and prepare for potential emergencies year-round as part of National Preparedness Month, which took place in September, according to a press release. NPM is an annual campaign sponsored by FEMA to raise awareness about steps […]
CT Comics 10.2.24
“Basic Art Vendor Experience” by Bryce Griego. “Weak Back Job Prospects” by Anthony Duong. “It’s Soup Time!” by Amber Hashmi.
Rethinking screen time: Discovering benefits for students
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer Screens often take priority over real-life interactions in today’s world. Many people spend hours absorbed in their devices, scrolling through social media or binge-watching shows, often overlooking the people around them. It is interesting to see how screens have become a part of my daily life. Whether I am in class, […]