Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” and Afro-surrealism
Arrick Wilson, Photo Editor Afro-surrealism “Get Out.” “Atlanta.” “They Cloned Tyrone.” What do these films all have in common? They are all films and series that fall under the genre of Afro-surrealism. In simpler terms, Afro-surrealism films capture real Black life with hints of dreamlike, extraordinary, bizarre juxtapositions, which in turn equals a deeper meaning […]
Senior Day shutdown: Rams get bombarded
Ethan York, Contributing Writer VCU celebrated its five seniors after coming up short against the Saint Joseph University Hawks on April 19. The players and their families showed their appreciation for the seniors. VCU second-year attacker Rachel Koeneke said the seniors mean so much to the team. “They are my biggest role models and biggest […]
VCU Police initiative addresses safety concerns on Belvidere Street
Emily Grinstead, Contributing Writer VCU Police implemented a traffic initiative on March 7, which will continue through May, along a busy section of Belvidere Street. Following concerns from community members, VCU Police increased traffic enforcement efforts along a five-block corridor of Belvidere Street, from West Broad Street to Canal Street, according to an April 8 […]
Rams recover through art and community
Julianna Brown, Contributing Writer VCU’s Humanities Research Center, VCUarts, Rams in Recovery and Richmond’s Inclusive Recovery City Initiative hosted the annual Recovery in Practice symposium at the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art from April 17-19. The symposium facilitated several events, including the Art Exhibition Opening at the De Pillars Building on April 18, at 4:30 […]