Outcry From Both Sides of the Table at the Public Forum Over Police Conduct in RVA
By Amelia Heymann, contributing writer This past Monday’s public forum between police and citizens of Richmond, including the activist group Justice RVA, discussed police’s treatment of citizens and police conduct during these interactions. The night seemed to have two sides of the table: people who thought the police were doing a great job, and those […]
Not Your Honey, Honey: The Epidemic of Cat-calling
By Angie Judson, guest columnist Illustration by Annette Allen INK takes a look at one of Richmond’s dirty little secrets: Catcalling. Note: the people interviewed for this article have chosen to remain anonymous. Catcalling is a habit that frequently gets brushed under the carpet and excused time and time again. It’s “boys being boys” […]
Up Close with Nico Deportago-Cabrera
By Mary Swanson, guest columnist After interviewing Addison Zawada at Lockn, Ink had the chance to sit down with Nico Deportago-Cabrera, another Red Bull cyclist who specializes in courier racing. Nico, in addition to participating in courier championships and cyclocross, is the vocalist and guitarist in a garage punk/power pop band called Young Distractions [http://youngdistractions.bandcamp.com/] […]
Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Scotland’s Independence Movement
By Angie Judson, guest columnist INK is taking a look through Scotland’s history on its independence, union, and current referendum that happened on the 18th of September. Scotland’s struggle with independence is no new story, they have been dealing with major changes in Government ruling for a few centuries now. Here’s a quick timeline of […]
Who is ISIS and Why Should You (Still) Care?
By Kevin Lata, guest columnist Thousands of foreigners from around the world, including the United States, have flocked from their homelands to join an ambitious terrorist group named Islamic State that seeks to sweep the entire world and establish an Islamic caliphate. Executions, crucifixions, rape, and genocide are all part of the brutal tactics used […]
Appetite for the Grotesque: The Art of Dumpster Diving
By Kevin Lata, guest columnist Contrary to popular to belief, trash can be delicious. Trash can delight and fulfill. The act of foraging alone can induce states of moderate to high euphoria. My curiosity and fondness for all things cheap lead me to explore the nether areas of decrepit Richmond trashcans. Wide-eyed in vigilant […]
1920’s Richmond in 2014 Monroe Park
By Lea McMahan, guest columnist Illustrations by Della Sigrest It’s not always easy to get excited about history. Growing up in Williamsburg, VA, I was always surrounded by history – practically beaten over the head with it. Don’t get me wrong, experiencing history can be fun, but after your 17th time churning butter, the excitement […]
Reframing Sexuality: The Sexual Epic of Jo
By Kiara Moore, Guest Columnist “Perhaps the only difference between me and other people is that I’ve always demanded more from the sunset. More spectacular colors when the sun hit the horizon. That’s perhaps my only sin.” Nymphomaniac raked in a lot of attention for its salacious movie posters and it’s cryptic, sex-filled […]
The Dope Diaries: America’s Downward Spiral
Caitlin Stallings Guest Columnist Heroin first made its peak in 1898 and still is growing in popularity in our country. According to NBC Nightly News, heroin abuse in America has nearly doubled between 2007 and 2012. Many news organizations, including NBC Nightly News and BBC News, say one of the reasons for this horrific […]
FUCK SAM DAHMAN: Shooting with Richmond’s Worst
By Jose D’Alta | Online Editor You may not have heard of him, but Sam Dahman has quickly gained some notoriety for being Richmond’s Worst. What is he the worst of? I have no idea, because the twenty-one year-old photographer’s accomplishments are nothing to laugh at. His style is unusual, provocative, and sensual yet […]
Street Art Is(n’t) Vandalism
Morgan White – @MorganWReport Guest Columnist There are several cultures within art. Each part of art has its own subculture filled with their own motivations, attitudes, and overall goals. To the average man who’s outside of the realm of street art the words are most easily translated as graffiti. However, when asking artists themselves about the […]
INK Speaks to Quirk Gallery
Esther Eom Guest Columnist Quirk Gallery, located on 311 W Broad Street, features exhibitions of innovative work by both established and emerging artists. The Quirk shop offers thoughtfully selected inventory of unique, practical and decorative items. I spoke to Adam Dorland, the shop manager and Mary Fleming, the gallery director about Quirk and what it […]