Following Title IX investigation, student sees discrepancies between results, VCU consent policy
Sarah Elson, Contributing Writer The details described in this article may be upsetting to some readers. When she woke up, there was blood all over the bed. On the sheets, all over a pillow and her underwear, she said. The inside of the comforter was coated. Investigators asked her what clothes she had on and […]
OPINION: During the ‘red zone’ of the school year, sexual assault is still unacceptable
Bryce Randall, Contributing Writer As is expected during the first six to seven weeks of a new school year, VCU and Richmond have seen recent reports of sexual assaults. But this isn’t unique to VCU; it’s become such a national expectation that this time period is referred to as the “red zone” by some news […]
Who could, should, and absolutely will win at the 2019 Emmys
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer The eligibility period to qualify for the 2019 Emmys nominations ran from June 1, 2018 to May 31 of this year. That means that shows such as “Big Little Lies” that premiered outside of that window are not eligible for this years Emmys. However, ones like “Sharp Objects” and “Game of […]
Fall Movie Preview: The films you won’t want to miss this season
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer As summer winds down and the weather gets colder, a bevy of Oscar hopefuls storms into theaters. That’s right — awards season is officially here. With so many films premiering over the next few months, and with more than a few likely to be flops, it can be hard deciding what’s […]
Hanover County, the defendant in the NAACP lawsuit, is violating students’ constitutional rights
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor On the latest episode of “how to oppress the black youth,” Hanover County is the star. Let’s take a little imagination trip, this one is sure to make your blood boil. Imagine this: you’re getting ready for this week’s Friday night football game. You and your friends are excited to cheer your […]
Landon’s Outlook: ‘Peanut Butter Falcon’ a modern but meandering Mark Twain tale
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer The American epic “Huckleberry Finn” captured the uniquely humorous essence of the Deep South post-Civil War through its look at the common man. This classic Twain tale now has received a modern retelling through the heartwarming but misguided “Peanut Butter Falcon.” The film follows Zak, an adult with Down syndrome, who […]
‘When They See Us’ collects 16 Emmy nominations among several surprises, snubs
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer The nominations for the 71st annual Emmy Awards were announced Tuesday and, for the most part, they got it right. It’s fantastic to see brilliant shows like “Fleabag,” “Russian Doll,” “Killing Eve” and “Veep” getting the love and attention they deserve. But those shows were expected to dominate the nominations. It’s […]
Landon’s Outlook: ‘Midsommar’ is a festival of madness
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer The heightened horror genre has found solace within the personification of grief. This genre has now found its zeitgeist with “Midsommar,” an aesthetic treasure trove that never shies away from it masterfully crafted portrayals of mental illness. Anxiety, dread and depression — these are the true horrors that haunt the deep […]
Landon’s Outlook: Laika’s ‘Missing Link’ is full of hilarity, heart and beauty
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer The studio heading the current revival of stop-motion animation is Laika — its newest film “Missing Link” is a pulpy action adventure romp filled with jaw-dropping achievements in stop motion. Laika made a name for itself by using stop-motion films to execute darker stories through creepy character designs and unsettling realistic […]
Your primer for ‘Killing Eve’ season 2
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer In 2018, “Killing Eve” took the world by storm. Quite literally, in fact. In an exceptionally short amount of time, the British series became a global sensation and one of the most successful shows among critics and fans alike. It’s BBC America’s biggest piece of programming, and many fans have […]