Cannabis may be legalized, but criminal justice reform is still needed
Rachel Spiller, Contributing Writer The legalization of cannabis is exciting for many Virginians. But how are we to celebrate when there are people who will […]
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New president, old president: It’s the same life for minority communities
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor I was constantly asked when I was younger, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Without hesitation, I […]
Kim Kardashian’s activism is performative
Aja Moore, Contributing Writer Kim Kardashian has slicked down her edges in ways similar to black women and wears box braids periodically. But her mixed children, […]
Exhibit uses virtual reality to shine light on youth incarceration
Welcoming a large crowd to partake in the simulation of the experiences of incarcerated youth, ART 180 held an opening reception for its […]
PLUMAS helps educate community on school to prison pipeline
The Virginia Commonwealth University chapter of the “Political Latinxs United for Movement and Action in Society” (PLUMAS) held an interactive seminar, “The School to Prison […]