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 […]