Adulting 101: Dealing with the workplace ‘isms’
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer It is often said they are a myth, that they do not exist anymore because we have fought for equality and created laws to protect us from them — yet when you set foot in a workplace that is dominated by one race or gender, if you are stand out through […]
Black women, Kamala Harris face a double standard
Julianna Brown, Contributing Writer Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is known for her prominence in politics, not only as the country’s first Black female vice president, but also for her service as a California senator. Despite her years of experience, she still faces judgment based on aspects of her identity that do not correspond to […]
Ableism: Society’s invisible issue
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer Throughout the modern age, society has painted itself as being more accepting of people for who they are, yet for some reason the line is drawn at people with disabilities. The disabled community continues to face significant barriers that reflect deep roots of ableism in our society. Ableism refers to the […]
Fun for fans: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ hits the spot
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor Anticipation for a third Deadpool film rose steadily once it was revealed fan-favorite Hugh Jackman would return from retirement to star in his 10th appearance as Wolverine. The film promised to treat Jackman’s Wolverine to a comic-accurate costume — something he had lacked in every prior appearance — alongside […]
Embracing diversity: The importance of cultural representation at VCU
Jessica Holgado, Contributing Writer As an Asian American, cultural representation on college campuses holds a profound significance for me. When I walk around campus or sit in a classroom, seeing and hearing a multitude of cultural perspectives does not just enrich my learning experience — it makes me feel like I am part of a […]
The CT seniors say farewell
Olivia McCabe, Designer I have not written for a hot minute, so hold on tight. I began at The CT as a contributing illustrator, and soon became a designer for the SMC my last year of college. I learned so much about design itself and how much hard work and dedication it takes to make […]
Stuttering is a superpower
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer My name is Nataly, Nati, Feliciano-Soto and I am a third-year mass communications and media production student, aspiring writer and life-long stutterer. When I was a little girl, using my voice and transforming it into words was scary. Every time I would meet new people, the idea gave me anxiety rather […]
Adulting 101: Networking
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer Networking is like making a deal with the devil. You take time out of your day to seize an opportunity that requires you to dress nice, be on your best behavior and interact with strangers with whom you have no idea how to interact. Here is the truth: Networking is not […]
Car-centric cities keep Americans lonely
Lily Pawliczak, Contributing Writer I am originally from Westchester County in New York, so it has been ingrained in me to know how to drive well. I can parallel park in one go, merge onto a busy street in the city and get across three lanes of traffic to my exit all without really paying […]
Has social media clouded our perception of self-love?
Julianna Brown, Contributing Writer Much like anyone from the 21st century, I use social media, and I have witnessed the rise of self-care influencers who attempt to teach others how to accept themselves. In the midst of all the speculating ideas of what it means to love yourself, how are we ever going to be […]