This is good enough
Katie Bashista Spectrum editor I’m currently sitting in The Commonwealth Times production room during my last Sunday production. Caitlin is attempting to complete a Sudoku puzzle, Georgia and Ryan are working diligently and Zach, Jessica and Noah are trying to explain something baseball-related to Saffeya. “There’s an inning,” Noah said. “And there are nine of […]
I’m gonna need a margarita after this
Caitlin Barbieri Opinions editor At the end of the 2018 spring semester, some guy I barely knew (Zach Joachim) approached me about becoming the opinions editor of the CT. I declined because I knew I wouldn’t be able to maintain my relationship with my boyfriend if I took on another job. Two months later while […]
My Dashiki isn’t your costume
Margaretta Sakor Contributing Writer I was born on the west coast of Africa, in Monrovia, Liberia — the land named for former slaves to return to their home. The only problem is, former slaves didn’t want to return to a place that was no longer their home. The original enslaved people were all dead or […]
Sam’s Take: So long, and thanks for all the films
Samuel Goodrich, Staff Writer My review for “10 Cloverfield Lane” was published in the Spectrum section of The Commonwealth Times March 21, 2016. I had written reviews and made video reviews for the past five years or so, but I had never seen my name or my work in print before. I knew I wanted […]
A decision at 18, a regret at 20: changing your major
Marlon McKay Contributing Writer What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question that’s fun to think about when you’re a kid, yet so daunting when you’re older and have to answer it. It’s worse when you must come up with those answers before you’re even old enough to vote. Growing […]
VCU says it is too early to comment on pending Title IX changes
Logan Reardon Staff Writer VCU Equity and Access Services said it is too early to make changes to VCU’s Title IX policy in response to proposed federal changes that would create more protections for those accused of sexual assault, according to a mass email sent out Nov. 16. Title IX of the Education Amendments of […]
Gaining independence and realizing fear
Marlon McKay Contributing Writer With how many social advancements the U.S. has made from desegregation in the 1950s to the election of our first black president in 2008, it’s disappointing how much progress is still needed for everyone to feel equal. Before, it was easy to ignore these problems, consider them one-off situations that you […]
VCU dining fails to accomodate student diversity
Orizo Hajigurban Contributing Writer VCU takes great pride in the diversity of its student body. But when it comes to food, it does not accommodate that diversity. A lot of people are familiar with the term halal, but many people don’t know what that term actually means — halal meat encompasses kosher and zabiha. Here’s […]
Sam’s Take: “Overlord”: A bloody good time
Samuel Goodrich Staff Writer A few years ago, there was a fad among genre filmmakers to create Grindhouse movies in which they would try to emulate the style of exploitation movies from the ‘70s. Most of these films, like “Grindhouse” and “Machete,” felt hollow — their idea of Grindhouse was adding grainy filters and bad […]
Bryan DeVasher leaves lasting legacy with students
CT Staff Robertson School instructor Bryan DeVasher died Oct. 30 at the age of 54. The thoughts and prayers of the CT Staff, many of whom are his former students, are with his wife, daughter and son. DeVasher left a heartfelt imprint on his students, never failing to bring a jovial, sincere love for his […]