Is my body worth the cost of college?
Martiza Baptiste, Contributing Writer While studying in the library with friends during my freshman year, we noticed someone had written the black market prices for different organs on a whiteboard — $160,000 for a liver and $200,000 for a kidney. We laughed and joked about paying off our tuition by selling an organ or two. […]
Ableism: Society’s invisible issue
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer Throughout the modern age, society has painted itself as being more accepting of people for who they are, yet for some reason the line is drawn at people with disabilities. The disabled community continues to face significant barriers that reflect deep roots of ableism in our society. Ableism refers to the […]
Fun for fans: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ hits the spot
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor Anticipation for a third Deadpool film rose steadily once it was revealed fan-favorite Hugh Jackman would return from retirement to star in his 10th appearance as Wolverine. The film promised to treat Jackman’s Wolverine to a comic-accurate costume — something he had lacked in every prior appearance — alongside […]
The surreal experience of a commuting student
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer Stepping onto the grounds of VCU is an extraordinary achievement, a milestone attained in a variety of students’ lives. Each student carries a unique narrative, navigating challenges to secure this educational milestone, often entwined with the aspirations of their families. While some embrace their newfound independence in Richmond, others, like myself, […]
‘Here we go again’: VCU students normalize the excessive campus alerts
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer When I first set foot on Virginia Commonwealth University’s campus as a freshman, my mind was swirling with stereotypes that seemed to define Richmond: crime, danger and homelessness. Clutching my pink pepper spray and safety alarm, I walked through the city streets with a heightened sense of alertness, prepared for the […]