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, […]
My alien roommate
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor Living with a stranger is hard. You may have different tastes, different schedules or even different opinions on how long milk is good for after the expiration date. As long as it’s not solid, I’m drinking it — I hate to waste. The worst roommate I ever had was […]
City closes Pipeline Trail citing safety concerns
Molly Manning, Contributing Writer The City of Richmond announced on Sept. 13 that the Pipeline Trail, located west of 14th Street behind the flood wall, will be closed indefinitely to the public due to safety concerns noticed during repairs to the sewage pipe, according to an announcement. The trail is in fact a maintenance catwalk […]
The Fib Show No. 7
Comic by Dylan Hostetter.
Poe is for ‘everyone, evermore’: Artist, author exhibits new work
Braxton Hare, Contributing Writer Local artist and nonfiction author Chris Semtner’s most recent collection of paintings and prints, “Mystery of Mysteries,” is available for viewing at anne’s Visual Art Gallery in Richmond. The gallery is located at 208 W. Broad St. and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 12-5 p.m., and on First Fridays from […]
‘The art of the tease’: Body positivity, self expression at burlesque bingo
Carolyn Slingluff, Contributing Writer Burlesque performer Ellie Quinn hosted a monthly “Burlesque Bingo” at Basic City Beer Co. in Richmond on Sept. 27. The event takes place on the last Friday of every month and has been a fixture for about two years, according to Curtis Lee, owner of Basic City. “Burlesque Bingo” combines a […]