Self care at home: Shows, music and recipes to enjoy while social distancing
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor To pass time and to cure the impending boredom of self-isolation, I’ve been trying to incorporate more activities into my daily schedule. While doing this, I’ve consumed more music and movies than I have before and picked up hobbies which normally I would not have had time for. It’s important to […]
What The CT staff is grateful for
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor With a lot of overwhelming negativity happening all over the world, now is a great time to step back and think about what you’re grateful for. Whether it’s your mom’s home cooking, the health and safety of your family members or healthcare professionals, we all have something to appreciate. I asked […]
Coronavirus hits music industry, causing artists to delay releases and concerts
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Fabiana Acosta, Contributing Writer As the impact of COVID-19 grows with the rising number of confirmed cases worldwide, many musicians are delaying album release dates and tours in the name of safety precautions, like avoiding travel and mass gatherings. Artists such as Lady Gaga, Haim, Alicia Keys and Billie Eilish have […]
28th annual French Film Festival postponed to 2021 due to coronavirus concerns
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor The French Film Festival, an annual celebration of French film hosted at the Byrd Theatre, has announced plans to postpone the festival to March 18-21, 2021. The festival was scheduled for March 26-28 but canceled due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak and VCU’s plans to extend spring break and move […]
Richmond museums, theaters close and postpone events due to COVID-19
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Several nearby art museums and VCU buildings have decided to close in response to COVID-19 in an effort to prevent transmission of the virus. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts closed on Sunday and won’t open again until March 28, meaning classes, programs and […]