The CT Comics 4.30.25
Title Pending by Emily Belson. Smth Smth All Night by Abbos Soliev. Moving Out by Ivy Saunders. The Big Fear/Congrats Class of 2025! by Bryce Griego.
The graduation situation
Dylan Hostetter, Executive Editor There are some moments in your life that just feel more consequential than others. Graduating college is a big deal. I mean, the last time I wore a gown it was because I was hospitalized for doing a sleep study on myself. Take it from me, sleep-walking through a collegiate fencing […]
CT seniors say farewell
Dylan Hostetter, Executive Editor As a transfer student, I have only spent two years of my life at VCU. While looking back on that time in anticipation to graduate, the past two years feel less like 16 classes taken and instead more like 16 months at The Commonwealth Times. I can say with the utmost […]
Changes in the US Education Department could impact federal aid
Emily Grinstead, Contributing Writer Changes in the United States Education Department may affect student aid and debt programs, according to an article published by the Virginia Mercury. The department announced it would work to “streamline” federal assistance programs, such as Pell Grants, according to an April 3 press release. The department also plans to improve […]
Tariff plan stirs uncertainty, anxiety from experts, businesses
Joshua Paler, Contributing Writer President Donald Trump levied a new 10% “reciprocal” tariff on nearly every country, according to the White House. These changes have already stirred concern in Richmond. Local business owners and professors at VCU warned the move could raise prices, stall the economy and isolate the United States from global trade. Christopher […]