Hunting connects us to nature and promotes conservation
Adelaide Verdugo-Thomson, Contributing Writer Have you ever willingly woken up before dawn? Without the buzz of other people, the world is incredibly intimate — there’s only you and nature. Hunting provides space for these moments, allowing us to truly learn about the animals that scuttle through the forest and the rivers that pass through it. […]
Nick’s Picks: Govinda supporting the community with affordable, healthy Indian cuisine
Nicholas Barahona, Staff Writer Welcome to Nick’s Picks. Join me, Nick Barahona, on our journey through the city of Richmond where I review and showcase the different cuisines and restaurants in close proximity to campus, from the lens of a VCU student. I welcome you to an exciting time ahead filled with great deals and […]
Affirmative action’s presence in college admissions is in danger, but it must be upheld
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Diversity is almost certainly the buzzword of the 21st century for institutions of higher education. It has been celebrated in charts on college pamphlets and brochures, lauded by admissions officers in presentations to prospective students and served as the focal point of countless schools’ mission statements. There’s a reason why diversity […]
Nick’s Picks: Got Dumplings brings variety to campus
Nicholas Barahona, Staff Writer Welcome to Nick’s Picks. Join me, Nick Barahona, on our journey through the city of Richmond where I review and showcase the different cuisines and restaurants in close proximity to campus, from the lens of a VCU student. To all new and returning Rams, I welcome you to an exciting time […]
Spectrum editor’s back to school list
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor Welcome back to campus, Rams! As we transition out of the “summer scaries” and back into reality, it’s important to remember the life hacks that get students through the first week of fall semester. 1. Buy a monthly planner Starting a new semester can take a lot of planning and organizing. […]