The Depot presents: “Materie”
Student work focused on expression through rough-cut textures, interaction, photography and more are currently on display at the Depot Gallery through March 6. “Materie: Studies in Texture and Fracture,” features pieces from students in various VCUarts departments including kinetic imaging, sculpture and photography and film. Photo student Nicholas Seitz currently has work displayed both in […]
Chris Scholar maintains Virginia’s R&B music legacy
Former VCU student Chris Scholar, who goes by the stage name Scholar, has created a noticeable buzz with his debut album “Language Arts.” Scholar opened for Mindless Behavior on tour and has been featured in respected industry publications including Fader and Complex magazine in recent months. Currently, he is working on his sophomore album “Director’s […]
Afghan Student Organization Events
Adriel Velazquez Contributing Writer A student organization dedicated to providing a home away from home for students from the Middle East has been hosting movie screenings featuring explorations of Afghan culture. The Afghan Student Organization screened “Frame by Frame” in the Student Commons Theater earlier this month, and plans on hosting similar screenings in the […]
Virginia students disproportionately arrested in schools
The Republican-controlled House of Delegates killed a bill aimed at lowering the number of Virginia students referred to law enforcement in a 36-60-1 vote last week. Bill patron Del. Dave LaRock, R-Loudon, said the proposed legislation was a reaction to the alarming rate of students who end up charged with criminal offenses in Virginia. According […]
VCU PD camera system helped hundreds of arrests, warrants
VCU Police used evidence from its expansive camera surveillance system in more than 1,047 cases, according to an announcement last Friday. According to the announcement, the high definition evidence collection system has aided in the arrests of 337 individuals, issuing 435 warrants and disproven false reports 29 times. The system is designed by SyCom Technologies, an area […]
Senate bill would keep police names secret
A bill exempting law enforcement personnel from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act passed the Virginia Senate in a 25-15 vote last week. The bill, proposed by Sen. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake) would amend the Va. Freedom of Information Act, which grants the public access to records of position, job classification, official salary or pay rate, […]
How can media better cover mass shootings?
Media coverage of mass shootings may contribute to increased frequency of mass shootings, according to an article published by VCU department of psychology assistant professor Paul Perrin. Perrin’s article published in the latest issue of American Psychologist and states media professionals’ portrayals of mass shootings lead to “mass shooting contagion.” A report by Arizona State […]
NEXTGEN GOP, Richmond Young Professionals co-host student debt forum
VCU senior Zachary Hogarth said he estimates he’ll have around $37,000 in debt when he graduates this May. “I’m afraid I’m going to spend my entire life working to pay off just four years of college,” Hogarth said. Hogarth was just one of many attendees at NEXTGEN GOP and The Urban League of Greater Richmond […]
Clinton, Trump maintain leads in Virginia
Presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have maintained their leads in Virginia despite losing ground to their competitors in recent months, according to a new poll by Christopher Newport University’s Wason Center for Public Policy. In the democratic race, Clinton leads Sen. Bernie Sanders 52 percent to 40 percent among likely voters in the […]
HB 773 could legalize service denial to LGBT individuals
A bill preventing the government from penalizing people or organizations that deny services to gay and transgender individuals and those who have extramarital sex. The Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 773, which has been named the Government Non-discrimination Act on, will now move to the Senate after passing the House in a 56-41 vote […]