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  • COVID-19 vaccine to roll out for some students

    Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer Clinical students who work directly with patients will be first in line among VCU students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according […]

  • Groups visit Richmond for Lobby Day, MLK Jr. Day ahead of U.S. inauguration

    Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Anna Chen, Contributing Writer While protesters strapped with guns and tactical gear were outnumbered by reporters Monday morning at the Virginia […]

  • Competitiveness and hustle drive Hyland to the basket

    Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor When sophomore guard Nah’shon “Bones” Hyland rose up for a deep 3-pointer at La Salle last season, his high school coach […]

  • New year, new president, same rules

    Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Inauguration Day is finally here. Our country donned a new presidential term on Wednesday, which for many means hope of a […]

  • VCU men’s basketball defeats George Mason, extending win streak to 7

    Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Bones Hyland repeatedly blew past George Mason defenders on Wednesday night as the Rams played the Patriots on the road. Each […]

Students spent the holidays at home and on campus over long winter break

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COVID-19 vaccine to roll out for some students

January 20, 2021 0

Students, professors contemplate transfer of political power

January 20, 2021 0

Groups visit Richmond for Lobby Day, MLK Jr. Day ahead of U.S. inauguration

January 20, 2021 0

Classes to begin virtually due to increasing COVID-19 cases

January 12, 2021 0

VCUarts renames academic building to promote inclusion, students react

January 20, 2021 0

Richmond artist provides community spaces for free books

January 20, 2021 0

VCU professor creates free naloxone bike to combat opioid crisis

January 20, 2021 0

Projection art reflects on summer of BLM protests, honors Marcus-David Peters

November 18, 2020 0

Richmond group utilizes grocery pickup in mission to end food insecurity

November 18, 2020 1

Competitiveness and hustle drive Hyland to the basket

January 19, 2021 0

Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor When sophomore guard Nah’shon “Bones” Hyland rose up for a deep 3-pointer at La Salle last season, his high school coach […]

  • Volleyball set out to maintain A-10 dominance with start of season 

    January 19, 2021 0
  • New assistant coaches bring experience to volleyball staff

    January 19, 2021 0
  • VCU men’s basketball defeats George Mason, extending win streak to 7

    January 6, 2021 0
  • VCU men’s basketball knocks Dukes by 1 in tight second half

    December 22, 2020 1

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Photos by @meglizleemedia — The Rams survived a Photos by @meglizleemedia — The Rams survived a second-half surge against JMU on Tuesday, winning 82-81 and closing out the non-conference slate. 

Read the full recap by @fleischmannoah at the link in our bio.
Photos by @meglizleemedia — Men’s basketball d Photos by @meglizleemedia — Men’s basketball defeated Mount St. Mary’s 60-42 on Saturday. The match marked the Rams’ first appearance in the Stuart C. Siegel Center in more than 280 days.

Read the full game recap at commonwealthtimes.org. 🏀
THIS WEEK: "Stop the Steal" caravan stops in Richm THIS WEEK: "Stop the Steal" caravan stops in Richmond following baseless election fraud claims
INSIDE: VCU offering free COVID-19 testing + "Farewell, 2020" Staff Editorial
HAPPENING NOW: Crews are addressing a fire emergen HAPPENING NOW: Crews are addressing a fire emergency at the Trani Center for Life Sciences. Billowing flames and smoke on the building’s roof were visible from across the Fan neighborhood on Wednesday morning. The area is closed until further notice.

(Photos by Kaitlyn Fulmore)
Watch this week’s front page come together and p Watch this week’s front page come together and pick up a copy from newsstands around campus. Created by @andy.caress.
Photos by @enzmarcy — A group of about 60 people Photos by @enzmarcy — A group of about 60 people marched from VCU’s campus to City Hall and then to the Robert E. Lee monument.

The protest was led by group BLM 757 and was staged in opposition to President Donald Trump’s reelection. One protester carried a Biden/Harris sign while others carried signs with more vulgar attacks towards Trump. 

At City Hall, activists spoke on the necessity of a Biden presidency to the reforms that the Black Lives Matter protests from this summer called for, specifically ending police brutality and greater measures of accountability for police departments, such as civilian review boards.

Read the full story in our new issue coming to newsstands around campus.
Illustration by Marisa Stratton. Opinion by @tagwi Illustration by Marisa Stratton. Opinion by @tagwita — “As we await election results, I want to make one thing clear. Regardless of who sits in that Oval Office, communities of color will still face an unbearable amount of hardships.”
Photos by @enzmarcy — VCU students voted today a Photos by @enzmarcy — VCU students voted today at the polls. 
1. Senior Jordan Davy said she isn’t thrilled to vote for Democrat nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Harris because she believes they’re more moderate than liberal. However, Davy said she would be excited to see a Black woman in office. “She’s close enough to what I want,” Davy said.
2. Sophomore biology major Roscoe Adams canvassed for Stephanie Rizzi, a 5th District school board candidate. Rizzi is his former professor at VCU. “She’s compassionate and she really believes in communication between teachers, students and parents,” Adams said.
3. Sophomore paint and printmaking major Zoe Brown is a first time voter. “I had to vote,” Brown said. “It would be incredibly lame if I didn’t.”
4. Nyia Chusan recently graduated from VCU. Chusan said that they are focusing on “basic human rights” in this election.
5. “I feel like this current administration has very clearly shown that they don’t care when it comes to protecting the rights of those who don’t align with their own identities,” Junior Myles Baldwin said.
6. Senior Patrick Gadams said they are concerned about universal healthcare. The trombone player is registered in Richmond and cast his mayoral vote for VCU alumna Alexsis Rodgers. “I think that she actually will listen to all of the people in Richmond,” Gadams said.
Illustration by @multiplumes. Opinion by @tagwita: Illustration by @multiplumes. Opinion by @tagwita: “Halloweekend” is one of the biggest partying weekends on college campuses nationwide. Mixing socially starved freshmen with those still yearning for a sense of normalcy is a dangerous combination.

I have sympathy for freshman students as their hopes of experiencing a normal first year are running thin. I understand it’s disappointing having a virtual semester, but your need to socialize and party does not trump public safety.

Read the full story online at commonwealthtimes.org or find it in our new issue on newsstands around campus.
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