Instances of cheating spike at VCU
Liz Butterfield Staff Writer Last year saw a dramatic increase in the number of cases related to cheating and plagiarism at VCU, reported the Office of Student Conduct and Academic Affairs for academic year 2011-2012. The majority of cases involved cheating and plagiarism. A total of 329 cases were heard for student violations of the […]
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ shadow cast returns to the Commons
Samantha Foster Spectrum Editor With a cast and crew of less than a dozen people, Richmond’s own “Rocky Horror Picture Show” live shadow cast, Orgasmic Rush of Lust, laced up their corsets to perform this past Friday at the VCU Student Commons Plaza. “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” originated as a staged musical in 1973 […]
Richmond Folk Festival – Rosanne Cash : Epitome of country values
Hannah Coates Staff Writer The Folk Festival had many entertainers and a variety of musical acts, but none pleased the crowd more than Rosanne Cash, the daughter of the music legend Johnny Cash. This American singer-songwriter, nominated for 12 Grammys, graced the Folk Festival’s Altria Stage this past Saturday. Those who grew up listening to […]
Richmond Folk Festival – Super Chikan and The Fighting Cocks : Delta blues and ‘cocka-doodle-doos’
Samantha McCartney Staff Writer James “Super Chikan” Johnson had no problem getting down on his knees and yelling out a “cocka-doodle-doo!” to entertain the crowd at the Richmond Folk Festival this past weekend. The 61-year-old Mississippi delta blues singer hammed it up to the crowd, while simultaneously posing for pictures. Growing up moving from town […]
Alumnus nominated for National Book Award
Michael Todd Assistant Spectrum Editor Nine years ago, alum Kevin Powers made a decision that would shape his early career as it is currently unfolding today. In 2003, Powers re-enlisted in the National Guard after having enlisted directly out of high school in 1998. Powers made this decision knowing that he would be sent overseas […]
Rams move to third in A-10 with pair of weekend wins
Zachary Holden Staff Writer The VCU women’s soccer team won 1-0 in a hard fought game against the Butler Bulldogs Sunday afternoon at Sports Backers stadium. The game started strong with an early through ball to Wendy Acosta that nearly saw the Rams go on top, but strong defending ended the chance. Butler came back […]
New Rodney embodies VCU more than we think
Shane Wade Opinion Editor Two years might be a long time to wait for a mascot makeover, but VCU couldn’t have picked a better time to debut the new Rodney the Ram. Rodney’s improved looks were a necessary change for our expanding university. VCU is looking to take on not just a new sports conference, […]
Former candidates out of the spotlight
Katherine Johnson Staff Columnist As you probably haven’t heard, former Republican presidential candidate, Herman Cain, will be making a stop in Richmond tomorrow for his “College Truth Tour.” The tour emphasizes how the economy is negatively affecting recent college graduates. Cain is focusing on students because they will play a large role in determining the […]
Bradford Burgess’ departure opens door for breakout sophomore season from Treveon Graham
Quinn Casteel Sports Editor Even as a freshman playing behind VCU’s fourth all-time leading scorer Bradford Burgess, Treveon Graham earned a great deal of respect from players, coaches and fans by showing he has potential to be an offensive threat comparable to Burgess later in his career. At Atlantic 10 Media on Oct. 4, Shaka […]
VCU takes HAVOC to Italy
Quinn Casteel Sports Editor On VCU’s trip to Italy in early August, the Rams came away with a 48 point win and a 71 point win, but more importantly spent time focusing on appreciation, which head coach Shaka Smart said at Atlantic 10 Media Day on Oct. 4 is a core value of the program. […]