BeReal proves social media authenticity is impossible, and that’s okay
Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer To understand Generation Z’s relationship with social media is to understand living under an intangible force that permeates every facet of our lives. From the inception of social media, users have been struggling to find out how much is too much to share online. In fear of cyberbullying, stalking or online […]
‘Backyard Violinist’ brings live music to Richmonders
Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer Live performances are hard to come by amid COVID-19, subjecting many to seek out virtual and pre-recorded performances as reminders of how things used to be. A local violinist, however, is giving people a glimpse of the past right in their own backyards. Ellen Cockerham Riccio, also known as the “backyard […]
City of Richmond announces first poet laureate to encourage unity
Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled Reggie Gordon’s last name. Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer The term “poet laureate” has been on the lips of many since hearing the inaugural poem by the nation’s first National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman. The importance of promoting unity through spoken word has found a place not […]
VCU theatre club provides artistic safe space for Black students
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer “Blue Light Past, on Thy Brother’s Path” tells the tragic, yet common story of police brutality against a young, Black man. The play was one of three shown during a competition held by the Black Theatre Association at VCU, an organization for Black students entering the theatre […]
ICA exhibit showcases Argentinian artist’s decade of multimodal work
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer Punctured paintings with cutouts of various shapes and sizes are a notable feature in the paintings of Argentinian artist Fernanda Laguna. She accents her work with cotton balls, seashells and other items with emotional connections. Laguna, who gained prominence as a literary figure in South America, made […]