Sam’s Take: The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness
Known for animated classics like “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro,” Japanese filmmakers Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli have been making critically acclaimed movies for more than 30 years. While their films are popular for their beautiful animation and endearing imagination, not much is known about the production behind their work. The documentary “The Kingdom […]
Donko dominates late-game situations
Metallica’s classic hit “Enter Sandman” will forever be associated with the man it introduced to Yankee Stadium, legendary closer Mariano Rivera. Closing pitchers are typically expected to maintain an intimidating persona, similar to Rivera’s, in closely contested, late-game situations. Assuming this role is no easy task – unless you’re VCU’s closer Sam Donko. “I […]
Sign off
It really feels kind of pretentious signing off my section like I was some hugely influential person, but I do feel a lot of pride for running the Spectrum section this semester. I came to the CT before my classes at VCU even began during Welcome Week my freshman year. I approached the executive editor […]
Sonya Clark Q&A
Chair of the Craft and Material Studies Department at VCU Sonya Clark is featured at the VMFA for her piece, Black Hair Flag. Clark is known for using a variety of materials including human hair and combs to address race, culture, class and history. Tell me about your piece It was acquired by the museum […]
Executive VP of the NBA named May commencement speaker
VCU alumna and Executive Vice President of the National Basketball Association, Pamela El, will be the keynote speaker at VCU’s commencement ceremony on May 14. “We are generally looking for people who have some kind of relationship with the university,” said Pam Lepley, Vice President for University Relations. “A successful alum is usually our prefered […]
Saharan sands spill onto Main Street from the Altria
Austin Walker Spectrum Editor The streets and sidewalks around the intersection of Laurel and Main Street have been flooded nearly every night for the last two weeks as one of this generation’s most-loved stories came to life in Richmond. Consistently selling out the more than 3,500-seats at the Altria Theatre since its opening night in […]
Photo/Film senior showcase
Sophia Belletti Staff Writer After years of blood, sweat and tears, the VCUarts photo and film students have completed their senior theses and student projects will be shown at the Byrd Theater May 13 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free but donations are welcome.. Film genres range from mob narratives to basketball […]
Rams lose second series of the season
VCU baseball defeated the University of Richmond 2-1 in the second game of a three-game series. The game last Sunday was the first of a double-header, with game two being played at 5 p.m. Last Saturday, the Spiders snapped the Rams’ seven-game winning streak by defeating their city rival 5-4 in extras. In game one […]
Life after ball
Sophia Belletti Staff Writer As several Rams from various sports prepare to walk at graduation May 13, they reflected on their time at VCU and how they’re preparing for the future after being a collegiate athlete. Volleyball: Kalah Jones Senior volleyball outside hitter Kalah Jones’ career in the Black and Gold uniform may have ended […]
United Students Against Sweatshops drop off letter of intent to President Rao
Joe Johnson Contributing Writer Student activists from the VCU chapter of United Students Against Sweatshops marched to the doorstep of the office of VCU President Michael Rao to deliver a letter of intent on April 21. Students from the USAS chapter at VCU have attempted to gain support from administrators to affiliate with the Worker […]