Minority unity is the best weapon against white supremacy
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor What does it mean to be American? We often associate patriotism and democracy with this country. We relish freedom and advancement, turning our noses up to the developing world that can’t seem to keep up with us. We are the leaders of the world — or at least that’s what we’d […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: In-person classes are an unnecessary risk
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, I remember how badly I wanted to be on campus this time last year. With grocery stores empty, stores closed and classes moved online, life felt extremely abnormal. We were dealing with the new normal, but we didn’t know it yet. When two of my classes got moved back […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Minority groups are not your quota
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, how would you feel if someone decided to reduce your race, gender, sexuality or identity to a mere quota? If they simply classified you as a point system, rather than as a unique being? I can tell you how I’d feel: disgusted. Even the idea to minimize me strikes […]
Staff Editorial | Adam Oakes’ death left a void in our community. VCU, Delta Chi share blame
For most VCU students, moving to Richmond is a lasting memory, marked by excitement and hopefulness. Opportunities seem endless — new places to explore, communities on campus to join, new friends to make. Our university naturally promotes the advantages of living in an urban environment, boasting a “campus with no boundaries” on its website. “The […]
Richmond’s community is riddled with food insecurity
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Do you know where your next meal is coming from? That is a question many of us are fortunate enough to not think about — a question that we must not fear responding to because we are confident and secure about our access to food. But for those of us who […]