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 […]