Fans, cosplayers and celebrities blast off for GalaxyCon Richmond
Jacián Perez, Contributing Writer Thousands of fans, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts packed the Greater Richmond Convention Center from March 27 to March 30 for GalaxyCon Richmond, a four-day celebration of fandoms spanning video games, television, film and anime. GalaxyCon Richmond aimed to foster a space where fans could engage with their favorite franchises beyond […]
Dr. Times springtime advice
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor Natalie McEwan, Opinions and Humor Editor With spring weather filling the air, The Commonwealth Times staff are focusing on their health, spending time outside and enjoying springtime holidays. Naturally, they turned to Dr. Times for advice on how to have the best spring possible. Dear Dr. Times, I’ve been eating […]
Kinetic imaging unleashed at The Anderson
Bella LoBue, Contributing Writer VCUarts Kinetic Imaging senior capstone exhibition, “The Art Happens Here,” opened with a reception on March 28. The project will be free for public viewing through April 3 at the Anderson Gallery. The exhibition featured multimedia projects, mixing projectors with hanging installations, physical sculptures, scrims, cameras and more. “This show is […]
There’s more to Smithsonian than the Natural History Museum
Carleigh Lacroix, Contributing Writer Don’t get me wrong, The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is a fantastic museum. For those of us who grew up with fixations on dinosaurs, mummies or all things creepy-crawly, the Natural History Museum was the place to be. However, this means that when you grow older and plan a […]
Why is a woman’s sexuality so controversial?
Jalyn Thomas, Contributing Writer One thing that has stayed consistent throughout society is how women’s sexuality is viewed. Unlike men’s sexuality, it is always talked about. Whether it’s about how it shouldn’t be judged or when others are judging it, it’s unfortunately always in the spotlight. Sabrina Carpenter, a pop star who is open about […]
House bill seeks to expand higher education access in prisons
Harshini Kanala, Contributing Writer Gov. Glen Youngkin is soon to sign House Bill 2158, a major stride in prison reform. This bipartisan bill, patroned by delegates Betsy Carr and Carrie Coyner, aims to expand higher education opportunities for incarcerated individuals in Virginia by allowing Virginia’s public and private higher education institutions to partner with the […]
Pope Francis released from hospital following weekslong health crisis
Andrew Scida, Contributing Writer Pope Francis was discharged from Gemelli Polyclinic Hospital on March 23 after a five-week stay, during which he spent four weeks in critical condition, according to Al Jazeera. The 88-year-old pope was hospitalized on Feb. 14 with a respiratory tract infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs, according to the […]
VCU’s new flagbearer: Phil Martelli Jr.
Marcus Leary, Contributing Writer Alexis Washington, Staff Writer VCU named Phil Martelli Jr. their 14th men’s basketball head coach. The university formally introduced Martelli in a press conference on March 27. Martelli previously coached at Bryant University for seven years, two of which as their head coach. VCU athletic director Ed McLaughlin spoke before Martelli […]
CT Sports’ top five NFL draft picks
Seeing as how the NFL draft is less than a month away, The Commonwealth Times Sports staff teamed up to predict what the top five picks will look like. Andrew McGhan, Staff Writer No. 1 Overall, Tennessee Titans Cam Ward – The fourth-year quarterback from the University of Miami enjoyed a breakout season for the […]
VCU’s tour season brings signage to campus
Skye Hathaway, Contributing Writer VCU installed large signs around the Compass over the last several weeks, designed to expand their “Uncommon” branding, Brian McNeill, director of public relations at VCU, stated in an email. These signs are the continuation of VCU’s “UN” brand platform rollout, which they believe will strengthen the school’s brand and appeal […]