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This transcript has been edited for clarity. Jack Glagola: It’s no surprise that you’re a Virginia icon, a Black icon, a man of many historic firsts. First Black Virginia Senator, first Black ...
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 — ...
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor “You talk white.” I’ve never been quite sure how I should feel when I hear that. Am I supposed to be honored or offended? I am articulate. I speak eloquently with ...
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor Sarah Hagen, Contributing Writer Jack Glagola, News Editor Thailon Wilson, Sports Editor Pro-Palestine VCU students protested what they called the ongoing genocide in ...
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Emily Grinstead, Contributing Writer Virginia Commonwealth University will freeze hiring for the Federal Work-Study program ahead of the spring 2025 semester, according to an email sent to FWS ...
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor VCU wants to turn West Grace Street into a campus “main street,” according to the ONE VCU Master Plan, the document guiding VCU’s physical development for the next ...
I am originally from Westchester County in New York, so it has been ingrained in me to know how to drive well. I can parallel park in one go, merge onto a busy street in the city and get across three ...
Jack Glagola, News Editor Hisham Vohra, Contributing Writer “Free Palestine!” “All Eyes on Rafah” and “Boycott Starbucks” read chalk messages written on the Compass twice a week by VCU students.
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer It is often said they are a myth, that they do not exist anymore because we have fought for equality and created laws to protect us from them — yet when you ...
Safiya Bridgewater Contributing Writer Happy Black History Month! In Kroger supermarket, right now, on Broad ...
Hadia Moosvi, Contributing Writer Torches fume the night sky as a mob covered in white attire and conical hoods congregate in the streets. An opposing group emerges with weapons, ready to take a stand ...