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 […]
Meet the women of color candidates in this upcoming General Assembly election
Han Vu, Contributing Writer Selna Shi, News Editor The 2020 Census showed the U.S. population is becoming more racially and ethnically diverse compared to the previous census, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The Census’ Diversity Index chart ranked Virginia the 14th most diverse state. Some students say while representation matters, policies matter more in […]
Richmond queer and BIPOC bike groups form community spaces
Selna Shi, News Editor The Richmond bike community has various groups such as Broad Street Bullies, DFL, VCU Bike Club and Critical Mass. Richmond queer people have created their own bike groups such as Bikes Up, Recess Forever and Dykes on Bikes to foster queer community spaces in the city, according to organizers of the […]
Richmond community members, students rally in support of Palestine
Jack Glagola, Contributing Writer Selna Shi, News Editor Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” protesters shouted, as they marched from Monroe Park to the intersection of Broad Street and Allen Street. American Muslims for Palestine organized the rally. AMP is a nonprofit organization which seeks to “educate […]
Pedestrian safety study conducted in aftermath of two student deaths last semester
Selna Shi, News Editor VCU and the city of Richmond released a pedestrian safety study that targets to improve traffic safety on Monroe Park and MCV campus, according to VCU News. VCU President Michael Rao called for the safety study to be done after two students were killed by cars last semester, VCU News stated. […]
Youngkin calls for Michael Rao to step down as VCU Health President
Selna Shi, News Editor Teagan Harrington, Contributing Writer Bri Stevens, Contributing Writer Gov. Glenn Youngkin called for VCU Health governance changes last week after VCU Health exited the Clay Street development project in June, stated Christian Martinez, Youngkin’s deputy press secretary, in an email. Youngkin sent a letter to the General Assembly this past week […]