‘Animation is cinema’: Ghibli vs. Spider-Man
Ryan Humphrey, Contributing Writer “Animation is cinema.” It’s a mantra that has become increasingly popular online, especially after Guillermo del Toro used it when his stop motion adaptation of “Pinocchio” won Best Animated Feature at the 2023 Oscars. The phrase speaks to an important truth that often goes overlooked in Hollywood: Animation isn’t just a […]
Men’s college basketball has lost its star power
Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer The stars of men’s college basketball seemed to have vanished. Stars like JJ Redick, Jimmer Fredette, John Wall and Zion Williamson simply do not exist in today’s game. There are plenty of good players such as Zach Edey from Purdue or Armando Bacot from North Carolina-Chapel Hill, but they don’t draw […]
Lunar New Year food festival represents food, people from across Asia
Salma Escoto, Contributing Writer The Lunar New Year Asian Street Food Festival, hosted by Kasama Collective and RVA Moon Market, hopes to bring Asian American and Pacific Islander culture into Richmond and introduce people to a new and enjoyable experience through the Lunar New Year, said Roxanne Atienza, one of the co-founders and event coordinators […]
Stairwell of fortune
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor I have always been one to believe in fate, that everything is preordained. I also have a bit of an addictive personality. These are two parts of myself I never thought I would see collide — boy, did I not know what was coming. About three months ago, one […]
VCU’s academic repositioning initiative explained
Jack Glagola, News Editor The university convened a task force in May 2023 to make VCU more academically attractive and efficient, according to its website. The initiative, overseen by the provost’s office, will “recommend an academic structure that ensures an academically exciting and leaner university,” guided by “trust and transparency.” Members of the task force […]