Virginia politician honors Martin Luther King by discussing fair housing practices
Zach Armstrong, Contributing Writer In the Jan. 25 installment of the university’s week-long Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin, D-Va., discussed discriminatory housing policies at VCU’s Institute for Contemporary Art. McEachin delved into King’s commitment to equality in housing — a domain in which black people have historically faced prejudice — while […]
“The Kid Who Would Be King” is the hope we need right now
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer “The Kid Who Would Be King” presents a world of slowly-spreading hate, bigotry and xenophobia caused by fear-mongering politicians. The modern take on the classic King Arthur tale may seem heavy, but director Joe Cornish brings a witty, whimsical sensibility that will inspire generations to come. In a divided modern London, an […]
What’s happening: Jan. 30 events calendar
See Something State of the University Address Thurs., Jan. 31 VCU President Michael Rao will give the State of the University Address in Room 303 of the James Branch Cabell Library. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. A live webstream of the speech will be available […]
Rowdy Rams’ spirit contributes to stadium environment
Daniel Puryear, Contributing Writer Before seeing the starting lineup, court or opposing team in the Siegel Center, you’ll find students draped in black and gold, filled with energy. Rushing in an hour and a half before the tip to be the closest to the court, the Rowdy Rams are some of the most notorious student fans […]
Student illustrator discovers personal style, plans for career
Andrew Ringle, Spectrum Editor Within the pages of a small black sketchbook, illustrations of cowboys, dinosaurs and aliens come alive with vibrant colors and careful lines. On the cover, a bright red sticker in the shape of a futuristic ray gun arms the little book, guarding its bounded pages. The drawings belong to VCU sophomore Gray […]
Kamala Harris’ attorney record doesn’t paint a full picture
Brianna Scott, Opinions Editor My social media timeline flooded with posts praising U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., when she announced her bid Jan. 21 for the 2020 presidential election. It was full of people excited that someone of her essence could replace President Donald Trump. Since her announcement, Harris’ record as California’s former attorney general and […]
The Team Behind The Team: Radio Broadcaster
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor For more than a decade, Robby Robinson has been painting the picture of the hardwood at the Siegel Center in the minds of those who tune in every night. Robinson has sat behind a microphone illustrating Men’s Basketball’s biggest moments for the last 11 years, including the 2011 Final Four run. He […]
Alphas host Martin Luther King Day candlelight march
Anya Sczernenie, Contributing Writer About 100 participants gathered in Richmond on Martin Luther King Jr. Day for a candlelight vigil and march Jan. 21 in remembrance of the late civil rights icon, despite below-freezing temperatures. After a performance of a short song by the Black Awakening Choir, attendees silently walked from the Depot on Broad Street […]
RPS superintendent talks racial inequality in schools at MLK event
Chris Wood, Contributing Writer Richmond Public Schools Superintendent Jason Kamras spoke at Cabell Library Jan. 24 about what he perceives as a lack of funding and racial inequality in Richmond schools. As one of the events in a weeklong series held by VCU commemorating the life of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr., Kamras contrasted […]
Snubs and surprises spotlighted in Oscar nominations reveal
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer It’s that time of year again. Oscars memes are flooding social media and film connoisseurs are rushing to see all of the critically-acclaimed movies — it’s Oscars season. The Academy Awards, also known as the Oscars, is the biggest night of the year for praising and reflecting on the past advancements in […]