Students head to polls largely favoring Biden and Rodgers
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer “Every vote counts.” Junior mass communications major Selena Shaw echoed the popular sentiment when asked why she decided to vote. Amid what has been called the most important election in our nation’s history, voting has been encouraged by VCU and nearly every public organization. Shaw and her roommate, junior homeland security […]
Virginia politicos explore possible outcomes of 2020 election
Joseph Whitney Smith, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Election Day winners could influence key issues over the next four years such as the pandemic, police reform and foreign policy, according to Virginia-based political analysts. Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden need their respective parties to land a […]
Candidates and groups drop over $12 million on Facebook ad spending
Noah Fleischman, Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — In an election forecasted to have record voter turnout, political campaigns have deployed a multiplatform media blitz. Facebook is for more than likes these days, with the platform getting its share of Virginia political and issue spending to the tune of over $12.7 million in a recent three-month […]
Richmond Vampire: Cemetery houses urban legend born from historic tragedy
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Rumors of a vampire lurking in the shadows of Hollywood Cemetery have circulated since the 1920s. The mythical figure is described by locals as a ghastly creature — dripping blood and flesh — who slumbers in a tomb on the site’s hallowed grounds. The urban legend, which had its first known […]
Stay home, safe with these Halloween alternatives
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer A full moon will rise Saturday, bringing along a Halloween like no other. It’s important to stay healthy this weekend by finding creative ways to enjoy the holiday safely from home. Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend avoiding traditional celebrations, such as trick-or-treating, attending parties or visiting […]