Nick’s Picks: Catch a taste of the Caribbean at Jamaica House
Nicholas Barahona, Staff Writer Welcome to Nick’s Picks. Join me, Nick Barahona, on our journey through the city of Richmond where I review and showcase the different cuisines and restaurants in close proximity to campus, from the lens of a VCU student. I welcome you to an exciting time ahead filled with great deals and […]
Blockchain allows us to opt out of current systems that fail us
Francesca Bercasio, Contributing Writer To understand why our current systems in place are prone to disruption, one must acknowledge the inefficient nature of humans. Political, economic and cultural structures have established hierarchies with middlemen in every process. The term used to describe this state is centralization, where trust is concentrated within a few, if not […]
Learn about Latino culture, make an impact this Latinx Heritage Month
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor We can learn a lot from those from our own backgrounds and those who are different from us through immersion and service. Knowledge is power, and cultural understanding is the key to a more unified world. This Latinx Heritage Month, it’s essential we take a step toward understanding one of the […]
BeReal proves social media authenticity is impossible, and that’s okay
Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer To understand Generation Z’s relationship with social media is to understand living under an intangible force that permeates every facet of our lives. From the inception of social media, users have been struggling to find out how much is too much to share online. In fear of cyberbullying, stalking or online […]
Hunting connects us to nature and promotes conservation
Adelaide Verdugo-Thomson, Contributing Writer Have you ever willingly woken up before dawn? Without the buzz of other people, the world is incredibly intimate — there’s only you and nature. Hunting provides space for these moments, allowing us to truly learn about the animals that scuttle through the forest and the rivers that pass through it. […]