The recent rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, India, sent shockwaves across the nation and the world. It was a grim reminder of how sexual violence remains a persistent problem in societies the world over. On August 9, morning, the dead body of a 31-year-old doctor trainee was found lying in the […]
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A Race For The Presidency, Flipped on Its Head
On June 27 President Biden and former President Trump faced off in a debate that is largely remembered for one thing: Biden’s 12-second verbal catastrophe where he froze, murmured, and completely lost his train of thought, ending with Biden saying “We finally beat medicare.” Immediately, shockwaves were felt across the nation, especially within the Democratic […]
The RVA Amphitheater: Setting The Stage
The Richmond Riverfront Amphitheater is currently under construction and is planning to set the stage for the hottest new artists in the Summer of 2025. The venue was first announced in the summer of 2022 and was planned to be finished by May 2024 but forced to be delayed due to logistical obstacles and infrastructure […]
Nutzy and Nutasha Aboard
A year after Major League Baseball aired the possibility of the Richmond Flying Squirrels leaving the City of Richmond if a contract could not go forward for a 2026 stadium, an exclusive naming-rights deal is changing both parties fortunes thanks to Richmond-based auto-retailer CarMax. Announced by CarMax and the Squirrels in early September, the deal […]
2023 Godwin alumna’s’ inspiring experience at the Democratic National Convention
From August 19th to the 22nd, the Democratic National Convention (DNC) was held at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. At this convention, groups of U.S. citizens, journalists, reporters, celebrities, and many more people across the nation attended in order to hear what our political leaders had to say. Godwin 2023 alumna Abby Gravely, now […]
Mickey Mouse and the Public Domain
Steamboat Willy was created in 1928 and has been a part of the Disney family ever since. At the beginning of January, Steamboat Wille and many other beloved characters, such as Minnie Mouse herself, moved over to the public domain. This event could cause a multitude of occurrences to happen, for better or for worse. […]
Internet blackouts or beautiful auroras
Intense solar flares could cause internet blackouts late 2024 Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a well sought out solar event, visible at night near the Artic and Antartic circles. There are few places in the U.S. where the display is visible, and it is only in the Northernmost parts where the […]
Cases before the Supreme Court
What is on the docket for 2024? Before the nation’s highest court in 2024 are many cases that will set important precedents for our nation. The Supreme Court will weigh cases ranging from the ATF’s ban on bump stocks to the legality of Mifepristone, a popular contraceptive pill. In June of 2022, six of the […]
2024 Candidates: Who’s in the race?
Meet the candidates running for a chance at office On November 15, 2022, Former President Donald Trump announced his candidacy for reelection to a second non-consecutive term. After his announced run, Republican Candidates started flooding into the race in order to try and beat Trump to become the nominee and then to take on President […]
An Austen-tatious Production
Godwin brings romance and wit to Mac Damron Theater This year, Godwin’s theater department produced a lively adaptation of one of the most beloved pieces of English Literature: Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Godwin’s version, which was written by Jon Jory, was performed on November 30, December 1, and December 2 of 2023. Pride and […]