Nick’s Picks: Govinda supporting the community with affordable, healthy Indian cuisine
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 […]
Re-examining the British monarchy in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Headlines buzzed across the world on Sept. 8 as the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died at 96 years of age. The reactions to her death were as wide ranging as the U.K.’s history of conquest: shock, sadness, apathy and even joy. While many civilians were desolate at […]
Our government is in desperate need of younger, newer voices
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa tweeted his frustration about having to miss a second consecutive family reunion to fight against a bill last month. Users on Twitter, an unforgiving social media platform when it comes to statements of privilege and elitism, fired back with a message for Grassley to retire. […]
Take advantage of opportunities in college before they’re gone
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Let’s face it: college is expensive. With tuition, textbooks and cost of living, there’s always something to pay for, adding up to thousands of dollars every year. However, what students don’t often realize is that our dollars go toward more than just classes. They fund countless other resources, opportunities and experiences. […]
Affirmative action’s presence in college admissions is in danger, but it must be upheld
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Diversity is almost certainly the buzzword of the 21st century for institutions of higher education. It has been celebrated in charts on college pamphlets and brochures, lauded by admissions officers in presentations to prospective students and served as the focal point of countless schools’ mission statements. There’s a reason why diversity […]