Gone for good, Ipanema Cafe closes its doors after almost 30 years
Molly Manning, Contributing Writer Harshini Kanala, Contributing Writer Richmond’s vegan and vegetarian cafe Ipanema Café is officially closed as of Feb. 17, according to Richmond BizSense. Signs on the restaurant have been taken down and their page on Google marks the business as “permanently closed.” The restaurant and bar, located in a basement space at […]
New executive order leaves federal jobs in jeopardy
Heciel Nieves Bonilla, Contributing Writer Employees of the federal government in the Richmond area and beyond have been suddenly fired and purged from their departments amidst lawsuits and confusion over the actions’ legality and permanence. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 21 creating the Department of Government Efficiency, a quasi-governmental organization headed […]
VCU opens public comment period for speech and expression policies
Abdullah Karabatek, Contributing Writer Virginia Commonwealth University is inviting public comment on its interim free speech and expression policies from Feb. 3 to Friday, Feb. 28. The university introduced these policies in August 2024. Students, faculty and staff now have the opportunity to provide feedback before any final decisions are made. More about the policies […]
Signs of the times: Richmond’s highway markers recognize a rich history
Heciel Nieves Bonilla, Contributing Writer Those who have driven or walked around the city of Richmond and the broader Commonwealth have likely seen some of the large white signposts, known as highway markers, that dot the sides of roads at a wide array of locations from grassy fields to dense city blocks. Virginia is home […]
‘No Kings Day’ Presidents’ Day protest highlights concerns for democracy
Molly Manning, Contributing Writer Hundreds of protestors amassed at Capitol Square at 2 p.m. on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17. Bearing American flags, Virginia flags, assorted rainbow flags and signs with statements like “Stop the coup” and “You can’t spell felon without Elon,” the crowd echoed chants such as “The people united will never be defeated.” […]
Multilingual Ambassador Program empowers students
Max Walpole, Contributing Writer The VCU School of Education hosts a Multilingual Ambassador Program in which multilingual VCU students provide multilingual K-12 students in central Virginia with academic tutoring and career preparation services. The VCU students working with the program travel to participating schools and work alongside teachers in a classroom setting. Students interested in […]
Richmond’s airport has its first international route since the 90s — to Bermuda
Heciel Nieves Bonilla, Contributing Writer The first direct international route at Richmond International Airport in 12 years is set to begin at Bermuda’s capital Hamilton on June 7, according to a press release. This comes as the Bermuda native carrier BermudAir adds multiple routes to the United States from along the East Coast. By choosing […]
Proposed legislation would force public Virginia universities to livestream board of visitors meetings
Emily Grinstead, Contributing Writer A new bill would require all public universities in Virginia to livestream governing board meetings, such as their boards of visitors. Delegate Keith Hodges, who represents a swath of the Middle Peninsula, introduced House Bill 2452 on Jan. 8. Hodges talked about the goals of the bill in a Senate education […]
Black History Month lecture features Obama Presidential Center curator
Emily Grinstead, Contributing Writer VCU Libraries hosted their annual Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 4 at James Branch Cabell Library featuring Crystal Moten, who holds a doctorate in history and African American studies. She currently works as the curator of collections and exhibitions at the Obama Presidential Center. The Black History Month lecture series […]
A conversation with L. Douglas Wilder
Jack Glagola, News Editor Former Governor L. Douglas Wilder is a man of many firsts — first Black Virginia senator, lieutenant governor, governor, first directly elected mayor of Richmond and now a distinguished professor at the VCU school that bears his name. He has spent several decades — he turned 94 years old this year […]