The march toward justice can’t stop — or else (EDITORIAL)
Oct. 16, 1995 was the first year nearly a million black men came together at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., in the spirit of brotherhood to declare their right to justice and encourage unity. Louis Farrakhan, the leader of the Nation of Islam, led a pledge for the need of atonement; the Nation of […]
Diversity suffers under white-washed faculty, western-inspired classes
Virginia Commonwealth University is one of the most diverse universities I know. In the center of urban downtown Richmond, it prides itself on “meet[ing] the demands of diverse populations through impactful research, rigorous study and extensive community engagement.” And it does. VCU is extremely engaged with the community of Richmond, especially with the most recent […]
Some students feel smoked out on campus
Justin Joseph, Contributing Columnist As freshmen arrive on VCU’s campus, they notice many defining characteristics. Some of these details are positive — such as the diversity of its student body and the attractions of the surrounding neighborhoods. However, one aspect of Richmond that takes time to get used to is the amount of secondhand smoke. For […]
Smart guns, safety classes needed for firearms owners
It is no secret that our state was struck by a terrible event when two journalists for WDBJ were shot while on air about 35 miles from Roanoke at Bridgewater Plaza in Franklin County.
Free higher education won’t actually be so free
With the presidential elections inching closer, our favorite presidential candidates have been discussing the possibility of making higher education free for Americans. What no one understands is that this promise isn’t going to come without expenses attached.