The VCU Student Media Center (SMC) houses various media outlets managed and produced by students as student media organizations.
We offer opportunities for involvement in a variety of interests, including but not limited to:
- writing
- reporting
- photography
- design
- music
- fashion
- culture
- comics
- web
- audio
- video
- editing
Participation in any student media organization is open to all students, regardless of major or class level. If you’re interested in joining one of our student media organizations, email join@vcustudentmedia.com.
Amendment
This student-run literary and art journal publishes student works that discuss or explore topical social issues. Topics include; race, gender, sexuality, mental health, environment, religion, injustice, crime and inequality. Amendment publishes annually in print and also found online.
The Commonwealth Times
The Commonwealth Times, established in 1969, is VCU's award-winning, student-run newspaper. Articles cover news, sports, opinion and culture. Print editions hit campus stands weekly, and online articles are published frequently.
Emanata
The student-run comics anthology showcases a collection of student-produced comics in each themed issue. Emanata publishes annually in print, with expanded digital versions available online.
Ink Magazine
The student-run features magazine covers the fashion, art, music, and culture worlds at VCU and Richmond. Ink publishes annually in print and updated regularly online.
plain china
plain china: The National Anthology of The Best Undergraduate Writing has showcased exceptional student-authored poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction online since 2009.
Pwatem
You might remember Pwatem as Poictesme but, did you know the name comes from the fantastical land created by novelist James Branch Cabell? The student-run journal has showcased the literary and artistic works of VCU students for more than a decade. The journal, published annually in print, is also online.
River City Fashion
The online-only, student-run fashion and style website reports local events and details style trends while uncovering local design talent. Features available online.
WVCW Radio
The student-run radio station features an eclectic mix of indie and specialty music, talk shows and award-winning local music video series like the Chalkboard Sessions. The station broadcasts online 24/7 and on their app.
