Student media
The Student Media Center gives an opportunity for students of all majors to work together for producing a newspaper, a magazine, two literary journals and a radio station.
Student media are always open to one-time contributors or regular staff members. Some editorial positions are paid.
It’s important to note that the student media are not part of the VCU School of Mass Communications. Legally and operationally, for First Amendment reasons, the student media are separate from the school and operate as part of VCU’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services. The School of Mass Communications’ professors and administrators do not exercise any control over the student media. But the student media tend to draw students from the school because of their communications skills and interest in media careers.
The students involved in campus media enjoy the special privilege of influencing and conveying thoughts and opinions. They also get an opportunity to develop their skills in writing, editing, publication design, radio announcing, running small businesses and other disciplines.
Current and previous copies of publications are free for students; they can be obtained at the SMC.
For more and up-to-date information, contact Student Media Director Greg Weatherford at goweatherfor@vcu.edu.
VCU Student Media Center
817 W. Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23220-3806
Phone: (804) 828-1058
Fax: (804) 828-9201
The Commonwealth Times
Available on newsstands around campus and online every Monday and Thursday during the school year, The CT is the student press of VCU. Sections of the CT include News, Sports, Op/Ed (opinion) and Spectrum, which covers arts and entertainment. The CT is always looking for contributing writers and photographers.
Contact: executive@commonwealthtimes.com
www.commonwealthtimes.com
(804) 828-6056
The Vine
This quarterly magazine aims to reflect life on a multicultural campus. The Vine contains student and faculty profiles, news and feature stories, poetry, photography, opinion and entertainment pieces. Contributing writers and artists are welcomed to either submit finished pieces or contact the editors to request freelance assignments.
Contact: For a current staff list, please contact SMC Director Greg Weatherford
at goweatherfor@vcu.edu.
(804) 828-7972
Poictesme
This literary annual is a publishing home for students’ poems, short stories, artwork, photos and other creative content. Students of all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to send their literary work to the executive editor for feedback and publication.
Contact: pwatem@gmail.com
(802) 828-4310
Amendment
Amendment is an annual journal that encourages men and women to provide perspectives on gender roles, race, class and sexuality. Short stories, poems, editorials, literary criticism and artwork are welcomed.
Contact: amendmentvcu@gmail.com
(804) 828-5950
WVCW
Radio station WVCW is available online at wvcw.org. Students program music, create news and talk shows and work with student and local artists. Experienced and new DJs are welcome.
Contact: goweatherfor@vcu.edu
Why get involved?
- You can learn new and marketable skills.
- You can become a valuable part of a team.
- You can raise awareness of important issues around campus.
- You can express yourself.
- You can emerge as a student leader.
- You can develop friendships that you’ll remember long after you have left VCU.
Additional student media sponsored by the School of Mass Communications