Screening of Solange film prompts viewers to think about home, race and identity
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Blue hues and glitter fringe suits. Black men riding white horses in the night. A crowd of homogenous dancers moving in a wave-like motion. These are the opening scenes in Solange Knowles’ newest project, a short film titled “When I Get Home.” The film accompanies Knowles’ 2019 album of the same […]
Alumna’s book pulls inspiration from travel, multiracial identity
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor A sleepy fox lies on a quiet beach among cacti of various shapes and sizes. The turquoise environment seems unfitting for the type of animal seen on the cover of the newest book from VCUarts alumna Christine Sloan Stoddard titled, “Desert Fox by the Sea.” Released at the end of July, […]
A beginner’s guide to art museums in RVA
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Visiting the diverse art galleries in Richmond can take you on an historical, “Magic School Bus”–like adventure into different cultures, time periods and mediums of art, without having to go far. Richmond has a vibrant and diverse community, so it makes sense that VCU’s art school is top-ranked and has previously […]
Your events guide for the fall semester
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor In Richmond, activities and festivals are endless. With the new school year around the corner, local organizations and businesses have events on the calendar that define Richmond’s […]
How to grocery shop in college
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Grocery shopping can be hard, especially if you’re on your own in college for the first time. There are so many options, making the experience overwhelming and […]