Students, professors contemplate transfer of political power
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer As the early days of President Joe Biden’s administration unfold in Washington, members of the VCU community anticipate ripple effects to be felt at the university level in culture and policy. The effects from the first days of Biden’s administration will “bleed out into the community almost like a domino effect,” […]
Groups visit Richmond for Lobby Day, MLK Jr. Day ahead of U.S. inauguration
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Anna Chen, Contributing Writer While protesters strapped with guns and tactical gear were outnumbered by reporters Monday morning at the Virginia State Capitol, Richmonders on the other side of town at Marcus-David Peters Circle played basketball, danced and barbecued to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A year ago, Lobby Day […]
Classes to begin virtually due to increasing COVID-19 cases
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Spring semester classes will begin completely virtually with the exception of certain experiential-based learning activities, according to a release from the university’s president. The semester will start online as scheduled on Jan. 25. Students enrolled in clinicals, field placements, practica, co-ops and internships, however, may begin those classes in person. VCU […]
Staff Editorial: Farewell, 2020
This year was hard for student journalists. Amid a global pandemic, civil unrest and a shift to virtual learning, those of us at The CT balanced several responsibilities. We applied objectivity to divisive subjects to bring you the facts on what’s happening in your community. We sometimes broke away from old rules and standards to […]
Artists explore ‘post-truth world’ in Anderson’s latest student exhibition
Grace McOmber, Contributing Writer Black tears trickle down the face of a young woman while ominous music plays in the background of a short video clip. The word “Hollywood” scrawls repeatedly across the screen in shaky handwriting as the girl’s image distorts, her expression becoming increasingly distraught as she is engulfed in darkness. The animation […]