CT Comics 1.29.25
Comedic Void by David Beling. Silly Little Treat Senioritis by Killian Goodale-Porter.
Check your “echo-system”
Andrew Milhorn, Contributing Writer As long as the self serves as a commodity to be sold back to us, our culture will continue to stagnate. Every day we wake up, scroll, brush our teeth, scroll, defecate, scroll, walk to class, scroll and wait for class to start. Maybe you scroll TikTok, maybe Instagram Reels — […]
Streaming, piracy and engagement: The future of sports social media
Hayden Braun, Contributing Writer Social media is more chaotic and uncontrollable than ever. While podcasting, tweeting, YouTubers, TikTokers, debate shows and short-form content seems to control the masses right now. These platforms are also faced with many issues such as bots, illegal streams, content theft and lack of effective monitoring. One of the most significant […]
Fueled by food carts; VCU’s on-campus street food scene
Braxton Hare, Spectrum Editor Food carts stationed around Virginia Commonwealth University’s Monroe Park Campus bring a range of dining options to the university community. The carts offer convenient and diverse meals for students, faculty and visitors throughout the day in high-traffic areas such as Shafer Street and near James Branch Cabell Library. While menus vary […]
Scouting Report: VCU vs. Duquesne
The VCU women’s basketball team will face off against Duquesne University in a conference matchup at home in the Siegel Center on Thursday, Jan. 30. Here are some of the key players to watch out for in this matchup. VCU Andrew McGhan, Staff Writer Mykel Parham – The 6-foot-1-inch graduate student forward is a […]
‘A movement, not a moment’: Rally held in Monroe Park on Inauguration Day
Emily Grinstead, Contributing Writer Donald Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20 as the 47th president of the United States. The inauguration took place in the Capitol Rotunda in Washington D.C. due to inclement weather, according to Washington.org. Historically, inaugurations are held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. The inauguration was expected to be attended […]
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Comic by Emily Belson.
The case of the missing water
Dylan Hostetter, Executive Editor The average human can’t survive more than three days without water, and as it turns out, the same goes for a city. The mania began as I was sitting in the Commons at a hand-made booth, canvassing for new clients. Seeing as how classes hadn’t begun yet and the Commons was […]
New coffee shops open to serve the neighborhood
Max Walpole, Contributing Writer Abdullah Karabatek, Contributing Writer Two new coffeehouses are joining the neighborhood’s circle: Abi’s Books & Brews on Cary Street and Qahwah House on Franklin Street at the Chesterfield Apartments. Abi’s, a combination coffee shop and bookstore, opened on Nov. 23, 2024. Keith Duffin, who co-owns the shop with his wife, said […]
Press Box: VCU men’s basketball players are set to make six figures
Alexis Washington, Staff Writer Student-athletes will receive a set salary in addition to their name, image and likeness earnings thanks to an NCAA settlement. This means VCU athletes will no longer have to rely solely on NIL deals starting in 2026. The settlement allows for athletic programs to revenue share up to $20 million, according to […]