Double Dutch plus one: Van Dessel sisters take family legacy to a new level
By: Quinn Casteel Staff Writer The Van Dessel family name runs deep on the VCU field hockey roster. The Dutch last name has become a trademark of the program as twins Flore and Marle Van Dessel have developed into two of the team’s cornerstone players since arriving from Oisterwijk, Netherlands four years ago. Although the […]
CAA Field Hockey Report
CAA Field Hockey Report Player of the Week: Christina Mastropaolo, Sr., Forward, Drexel – The CAA preseason player of the year broke four school records with a five-goal performance against Hofstra. Mastropaolo secured records in goals per game (5), points in a game (10), career goals (53), and career points (125). Rookie of the Week: […]
Flying under the radar: Field hockey embracing underdog role
VCU field hockey head coach Kelly McQuade has a chip on her shoulder, and she’s not afraid to admit it.
Education is not what it used to be
Francis Conway Opinion Writer The College Board recently published a study stating that paying for higher education is a smart investment. People who invest in higher education enjoy more success in society, have more earning premiums and continually demonstrate a higher participation in voting. Their overall point seems to be that the cost of college […]
If crime is up, so should awareness
Karey Harrigan Opinion Writer The public tends to see crime as a black and white issue, it is simply right or wrong, victim versus criminal. Instead, maybe the best way to be able to help prevent crime is to understand there is a gray area as well. We can’t control a criminal’s intent but something […]