VCUarts alumna’s research highlights women, people of color in VMFA exhibition
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Spectrum Editor Selna Shi, Contributing Writer VCUarts graduate Madeleine Dugan spent her last semester at VCU researching and recontextualizing historical art for the “Man Ray: The Paris Years” exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. During this time, Dugan was responsible for helping to research the photographs featured in the […]
Online Platform HearRVA Draws Attention to Local Richmond Music Scene
Milo Richards, Contributing Writer The music scene is always growing, and according to the online platform HearRVA, Richmond, Virginia could be the best place to start making long lasting connections with other musicians. HearRVA is dedicated to securing local artists with connections within the Richmond community and is gaining traction in the city’s emerging music […]
“Set it Off” exhibition engages visitors with a sonic experience
Safia Abdulahi, Contributing Writer New York based artist Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste combined his passion for music and art in his sonic exhibition “Set it Off” which allows people to step in a dark space and explores topics such as uncertainty and the Black experience in America. The exhibition at both the 1708 Gallery and Institute of […]
Richmond, VCU Health roll out vaccines for children ages 5 to 11
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Contributing Writer About 100 kids a day are getting vaccinated in the Richmond and Henrico district clinics since the Food and Drug Administration authorized the extension of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, according to the districts’ Public Information Officer, Cat Long. The low-dose vaccine was approved for […]
New VCUDine locations delayed to spring 2022
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Contributing Writer Freshman political science student Amna Oouati and freshman mass communications student Becca Scott enjoy sitting in front of Shafer Dining Court as they eat, but wish there were more menu options that could accommodate them during lunchtime. “Honestly, without the meal plan, food would be quite a struggle,” Scott […]
Election day approaches, VCU students can vote on campus
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Contributing Writer The November election is approaching, and the organization VCU Votes is encouraging students to make a voting plan, according to the organization’s website. VCU Votes is a network of VCU students, faculty and staff that promotes voter engagement on campus, according to the organization’s website. Honors College Senior Associate […]