Spanberger suggests reforming, removing politics from college boards
Andrew Kerley, Executive Editor Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger criticized incumbent Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin last month for bringing politics into Virginia colleges and universities throughout his term, and suggested reforms to the appointment system for boards of visitors. “The governor’s role is to appoint people,” Spanberger said in an interview with The Washington Post. “That’s it. […]
VCU makes headway on renovating aging Franklin Street buildings
Andrew Kerley, Executive Editor VCU is making progress on renovating aging buildings on Franklin Street with new roofs, restored masonry and other fixes while preserving their historical characteristics. The efforts come after complaints from occupants about mold and other hazards. Nearly half of all VCU buildings on the Monroe Park Campus are over 100 years […]
Immersive Monet exhibit in Henrico until January
An immersive art exhibition about the work, life and world of 19th century French painter Claude Monet is open at the Exhibition Hub Art Center in Short Pump until Jan. 18. Monet: The Immersive Experience offers a unique approach to learn and celebrate the life and work of Monet, one of the most celebrated […]
Group projects are driving me insane
Molly Christianson, Contributing Writer Group projects in lieu of a final are not a gift — they are a nuisance. I like to get things done early and have everything done by Thanksgiving. I don’t enjoy having to organize a time for our group to meet, only for it to ultimately be rescheduled and completed […]
Dec. 3 recap: How every VCU team did this week
Drew Thompson, Sports Editor North Show Showcase Women’s basketball vs. University of Colorado VCU lost 69-58 in the North Show Showcase to Colorado in O’ahu, Hawaii. The Rams struggled to find footing against the Buffaloes, with only a late attempt of a comeback bringing the lead to 11. Second-year forward Katrina Kneževic shined despite the […]
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SCOUTING REPORT: VCU men’s basketball vs. Samford
VCU men’s basketball will take on Samford University at the Siegel Center on Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. The CT sports staff chose their notable players for the matchup. Samford Jenny Allen, Staff Writer Jadin Booth — Averaging 18.8 points and nearly 35 minutes per-game, the 6-foot-2-inch graduate student guard is a dominant player for […]
You should care about these upcoming SCOTUS decisions
Maya Sunderraj, Assistant Opinions Editor The Supreme Court of the United States recently declined a petition it received from former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis to review the constitutionality of Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark case that federally legalized same-sex marriage. The petition sparked concern that LGBTQ+ people might lose a well-established right to marriage. […]
Art students plan ‘clown graduation’ in absence of official ceremony
Andrew Kerley, Executive Editor Instead of donning caps, gowns and cords as they walk the stage, some VCUarts students are planning to bring their “clowniest” garb and silliest instruments to Clown Graduation; a protest against the department not providing its usual arts-specific ceremony this winter. Clown Graduation — set to be held in the lobby […]