‘Bring the history to the present’: Museum’s series explores challenges in Richmond
Maeve Bauer, Contributing Writer The Valentine Museum continued its “Controversy/History” series on Nov. 12 with the lecture “Too Damn High! Medical Costs and Access to Quality Care” which asked why the cost of thriving in Richmond is so damn high? “Controversy/History” is a recurring series at the Valentine inviting Richmonders to consider the issues facing […]
Protect the Stu: VCU men’s basketball remains undefeated
Andrew Thompson, Contributing Writer The undefeated Rams went into the week without a loss and left in the same fashion following a two-game homestead against Merrimack College and Loyola University Maryland at the Siegel Center. VCU vs Merrimack VCU beat the Merrimack College Warriors, 63-42, on Nov. 13, despite some late-game hiccups. Merrimack won the […]
Where’s madam president?
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer With the results of the most recent election, it seems as if fear, anger, intolerance and the encouragement of division have become of vital importance to American society. As the United States reflects on a political landscape traditionally divided by issues of identity and representation, one trend remains unsettlingly consistent: Female […]
Comm arts department discusses AI after controversial online use
Jack Glagola, News Editor Eliza Eyre, Contributing Writer The Department of Communication Arts held a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence on Nov. 8 in the Commons Theater after controversy bubbled up over the usage of AI-generated pictures posted on the department’s Instagram page, according to a previous article The Commonwealth Times. The roundtable featured a […]
VCU introduces land acknowledgment, honors Indigenous peoples
Harshini Kanala, Contributing Writer Max Walpole, Contributing Writer VCU and VCU Health released a land acknowledgment statement on Nov. 1 recognizing the former Native occupants of the land the campus is built on, according to VCU News. “Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Health System acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional lands […]
Despite Richmond’s growth, vacant properties remain
Bilan Osman, Contributing Writer Richmond has grown tremendously — 11% in the past decade, according to Richmond Economic Development. However, boarded-up and vacant buildings still line the streets, especially downtown on Broad, Grace and Hull streets. The current number of vacant properties listed is 546, less than in previous years. The city’s Property Maintenance Division […]
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 […]