VISUAL: The sights and sounds of Richmond’s March for Our Lives protest
More than 5,000 demonstrators, many of whom were high school students, marched through Richmond as part of a nationwide protest demanding gun law reform. Reporters, editors and photographers at the Commonwealth Times were on the scene to capture the rally’s highlights. Photos by Erin Edgerton, Photography editor This sophomore from Richmond Community High School […]
Commonwealth Times panel on gun laws draws high profile panelists
This Friday, The Commonwealth Times, VCU’s award-winning student press, will host “Beyond Politics,” a town-hall-style panel discussion on gun violence in the United States. The forum will look to respond to America’s gun violence crisis with a civil and solution-oriented tone. It will be an opportunity for students and faculty to engage in discourse regarding […]
“No more hate”: 6 months after Charlottesville, mother of slain activist shares message of tolerance
Six months after Heather Heyer was killed protesting a neo-Nazi rally, a memorial at the site of her death is still being showered with gifts, mementos and flowers. But it has also been vandalized, according to Heyer’s mother – a reminder of the hatred that took her daughter’s life. For many, the riot triggered by […]
A VCU grad drew today’s Google Doodle, the first of Black History Month
Shannon Wright, a 2016 VCU arts graduate and former CT illustrations editor, was the artist of today’s Google Doodle — the first of Black History Month. The art celebrates Carter G. Woodson, a scholar, author and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Woodson was one of the […]
As decriminalization outlook diminishes, marijuana law reform advocates refocus agenda
Marijuana law reform advocates are refocusing their agenda after Virginia’s Senate majority leader introduced a bill that eliminates jail time for first-offense possession but falls short of decriminalization — a concept he earlier said he would support. Under the bill by Sen. Thomas Norment Jr., R-James City, first-time marijuana possession offenders would be fined but […]
What did Betsy DeVos’ September Title IX announcement change? At VCU, nothing
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos announced last September the department would rescind Obama-era guidances on campus sexual assault. But at VCU, the rollbacks have had no ramifications and Title IX cases are tried just as they were under the previous administration. Back in September, VCU President Michael Rao responded to the department’s new guidelines on […]
Man who held racist sign at VCU’s compass was arrested again later when he returned to campus
A man holding an inflammatory sign with a racist slur was arrested by the VCU Police Department after a crowd gathered around him outside Cabell Library this morning. Tyler W. Lloyd, 27, of North Chesterfield was arrested and charged with trespassing after police asked him to leave VCU and he refused, according to a police […]
A scene of TV’s “Homeland” was filmed at VCU this morning and people got a kick out of it
If you walked by the Compass at VCU this morning and were entirely confused by the huge screens and reflectors, no one blames you. Does anybody know what movie/commercial/tv show they are shooting today at VCU — Landon Roberts (@landonianempire) November 29, 2017 Whatever movie they are filming for in the compass I hope I’m […]
Bed bug situation at VCU’s Cabell Library was handled “very expeditiously,” spokesperson says
About two weeks ago, a student who fell asleep in a single-person booth on the second floor of VCU’s Cabell Library woke up to find what appeared to be bites from a bed bug on her arm. Dennis Clark, an associate librarian, said the student notified a staff member at Cabell. VCU Facilities Management was […]
VCU soccer out of NCAA tournament after missed opportunities lead to Butler defeat
The men’s soccer team will not be advancing to the quarterfinals of the NCAA tournament after a 3-2 loss in the Round of 32 against Butler University Sunday night. Neutral fans would have enjoyed the back and forth affair, but the VCU faithful will likely rue the string of chances the team missed, which could […]