CT seniors say farewell
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Executive editor “Today I used my new ‘press pass,’ and it was so cool. I’m going to give this newspaper thing my all. I have my work cut out for me,” I wrote in my journal in October 2021 after working on one of my first articles for The Commonwealth Times. […]
Voters look into the 2025 gubernatorial race
Selna Shi, News Editor Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-VA, launched her bid for the 2025 gubernatorial election in a video on X, formerly known as Twitter on Nov. 13. Spanberger currently serves as the representative for Virginia’s 7th congressional district. Spanberger made the announcement a week after the Democratic party won a majority in both chambers […]
Casinos, gun control and abortion-rights: VCU students vote in the General Assembly election
Selna Shi, News Editor Jack Glagola, Contributing Writer VCU students who voted in the General Assembly election cited the casino referendum, public transportation, gun control, trans rights and abortion-rights as reasons why they voted. Seventy-five point two percent of VCU students voted in the 2020 election compared to an average of 66% at other institutions, […]
Democrats flip House, keep Senate; Richmonders reject casino
Selna Shi, News Editor Katie Farthing, Copy Editor Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor Jack Glagola, Contributing Writer Sarah Hagen, Contributing Writer Tarazha Jenkins, Contributing Writer Elliot Skelton, Contributing Writer Virginia Democrats gained control of the House of Delegates and maintained the State Senate. The Virginia House of Delegates flipped with 51 Democrats and 46 Republicans, with […]
Education is a priority for many General Assembly candidates
Selna Shi, News Editor Jessica Vigil, Contributing Writer Han Vu, Contributing Writer Many General Assembly candidates have listed education as one of their priorities, according to a previous article by the Commonwealth Times. “Education might be one of the most important issues for November,” said Amanda Wintersieck, VCU associate political science professor. “That’s because both […]