Press Box: Female college athletes break barriers
Jenny Allen, Contributing writer We have seen women’s sports at the collegiate level rise beyond expectations. For decades women faced unequal rights compared to men. Women didn’t compete at the college level without discrimination until the passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments in 1972, but now female athletes are defining women’s sports as […]
Women-led organization promotes sustainable fashion
Peggy Stansbery, Staff Writer People can be both fashionable and sustainable, said Eco Fashion President Megan Le. Eco Fashion, a women-led student organization at VCU, promotes sustainable fashion and encourages students to shop second hand, reuse and recirculate their clothing, according to Le. “Fast fashion prices are the same as thrift store prices,” Le said. “You […]
For the girls: Spectrum Editor’s list of things to do
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor It can be hard to find activities in a place you’ve lived in for years. The idea of ordering a pizza and staying in always sounds good, but here are some entertaining things to do in Richmond with your closest group of gals. Mural photoshoot There are many unique and colorful […]
‘I’m very humbled’: Librarian of the Year hopes to continue helping people
Natalie Barr, Staff Writer The Estelle Brodman award for Academic Health Science Librarian of the Year, given from the Medical Library Association, or MLA, was awarded to VCU’s own — Emily Hurst. The award recognizes the accomplishments of mid-level career librarians with less than 16 years in the field, according to Hurst. Hurst’s career spans […]
‘Use my voice’: Women’s History Month events highlight inclusion, honor women’s accomplishments
Katrina Lee, News Editor Na’Kera Richardson addressed an audience at the “Women in STEM: A Panel Discussion,” speaking frankly about her experiences in science classes when she was younger. “I never saw anyone like me. All my science teachers were white or men, and that made me want to go into STEM,” Richardson said. Women […]