The Fib Show No. 13
Comic by Dylan Hostetter.
Veg it up: Club hosts plant-based Thanksgiving feast
Braxton Hare, Contributing Writer VCU’s VegClub hosted “Vegansgiving,” a plant-powered potluck celebrating community and plant-based eating on Nov. 14. VegClub is an inclusive organization aiming to provide a supportive space for vegan, vegetarian and veg-curious students while promoting awareness about the benefits of plant-based diets, according to its website. Members were encouraged to showcase their […]
ICA welcomes new executive director
Ellie Waltman, Contributing Writer The Institute for Contemporary Art officially welcomed Jessica Bell Brown as its new executive director on Nov. 13. Brown held a press event at the ICA on Nov. 15 to discuss her goals for the institute. Brown will work towards advancing the ICA’s overall mission by engaging an international network of […]
The lost art of the hobby
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor Lately, I have been feeling really disconnected from myself. I initially thought it was strange because I love spending time alone, but when I did a mental inventory of what I was actually doing with that free time, it clicked. I realized the majority of time I am not […]
Lebanese international students navigate displacement, war, uncertainty
Amany Bouali, Contributing Writer A group of students from the American University of Beirut and Lebanese American University venture to VCU every semester to experience American culture and education. However, this semester’s cohort is also managing feelings of guilt and sadness as their peers back at home deal with bombings, evacuation and uncertainty, according to […]
Pick of the week: The Suns will scorch the Magic
Marcus Leary, Contributing Writer For this week’s pick, we’re headed to Arizona for an NBA matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Phoenix Suns. The two teams will play at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Monday, Nov. 18 at 9 p.m. Last time these teams faced off the Magic won 113-98, but Phoenix holds […]
Priceless artifacts, technology stolen from VCU Curation Lab
Annabel Granger, Contributing Writer Burglars stole over $20,000 worth of 3D printers and other electronics as well as priceless artifacts from the VCU Curation Lab at 911 W. Grace St. on Oct. 8. The case is ongoing as the police have not caught the suspects, according to Channel 8 News. The suspects broke into […]
Practicality vs emotion: VCU’s lack of grad prep
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer As I approach graduation in December, I am finding it hard to put my emotions into words. Happy? Sad? Excited? Nervous? It is a mix of all of these feelings, but none of them seem to fully capture what I am truly experiencing. Graduation is supposed to be a […]
‘Fulfill your vision’: Dance, choreography students premiere capstone
Emily McCauley, Spectrum Editor VCUarts Dance presents the VCU Dance and Choreography senior capstone project “INTER9” part one on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Street Theater and part two on Nov. 23 at 5 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. at VCU’s Dance Center, according to the VCUarts website. […]
Press Box: Freedoms for some, but not others
Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer Freedom of speech, in my opinion, is a slippery slope. It can lead to justifiable criticism of an institution or issue and increase overall awareness of problems, but it also opens doors to presenting and legitimizing harmful rhetoric to the public. In the sports world, most professional and collegiate leagues are […]