Students, faculty weigh in on modern-day conspiracy theories
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Dylan Seay, Contributing Writer Mary Ann Owens was on her way to work as an international wire editor for USA Today on Sept. 11, 2001, when she heard a deafening noise. She looked up to see a plane moments before it crashed into the Pentagon. Owens rushed to get pictures of […]
VCUarts building reopens after COVID-19 investigation
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor The Fine Arts Building reopened Wednesday after a weeklong closure due to COVID-19 concerns. Students who work in the building’s art studios said the closure began with a short notice evacuation of students and employees. The location at 1000 W. Broad St. houses VCU’s departments of Craft and Material Studies, Kinetic […]
Clark departs men’s basketball program
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Sophomore guard Jimmy “Tre” Clark III is slated to enter the NCAA transfer portal after men’s basketball announced he was no longer a part of the team on Friday. VCU Athletics released a two-sentence statement announcing Clark’s departure. “Tre Clark is no longer a member of the men’s basketball program at […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Black history should not be limited to slavery
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, happy Black History Month. This month, we highlight and celebrate the extensive success of the Black community through the nation and worldwide, spanning for centuries. However, our desire to learn and educate ourselves should not stop in March. We owe it to the Black community to teach ourselves what […]
BHM Profile | Local doula highlights racial inequities in maternal care
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor For some, their first brush with racism occurs before they are born. After talking with new moms about their birthing experiences, Nikiya Ellis learned that Black women face greater disparities in maternal care than white women due to racial biases, ultimately impacting the well-being of both mother and baby. In 2017, […]
Black lives should be valued far beyond February
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor It’s our favorite — and shortest — month of the year. Black History Month is upon us. White people, grab your wallets; this past year needs a hefty payment for reparations. Last year was a significant one for Black America. Our community changed the nation in unimaginable ways — that is, […]
Community activists, artists concerned for future of Marcus-David Peters Circle
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor Every day for eight months, members of Black Lives Matter RVA occupied a circular grassy area to celebrate the arts, host recreational events and tend to community gardens — until a fence barred their entry. “This fence kills what that is — a healing place,” said activist Wilnitka Morrison, pointing toward […]
BHM Profile | Local farmer embarks on a community-led farm initiative
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor After several rejected applications for a loan from the Department of Agriculture, local farmer Mark Davis said he was growing impatient. Davis hoped to use a Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Loan from the USDA’s Farm Service Agency to start a farm rooted in food sovereignty, a concept that gives the consumers […]
Women’s soccer seeks redemption during postponed season
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer VCU women’s soccer is tapping their disappointment from finishing 10th in the Atlantic 10 as fuel for this season as they prepare to launch their spring campaign against Liberty on Sunday. “We’re super motivated to get this redemption season back,” said senior midfielder Emma Kershner. “This is our time to show […]
Entry Pass: VCU using digital tool to enforce on-campus COVID-19 rules
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Sagal Ahmed, Contributing Writer In order to access some VCU facilities this semester, students and employees will have to present a mobile or printed pass that indicates they are keeping up with university COVID-19 regulations. VCU established Entry Pass on the first day of classes to serve as a daily reminder […]