Don’t blame VCU for crimes, blame criminals
Shane Wade Opinion Editor Let’s be frank VCU: it’s been a rough semester for all of us, particularly for VCU’s Public Relations department and the VCU Police. Try as they might, rampant crimes have left an indelible mark on both campuses. In the past week, the Monroe Park area has had six armed robberies, a […]
Butler coach Brad Stevens preparing for first season in A-10 with, against VCU
Quinn Casteel Sports Editor Thirty-five-year-old head coaches Brad Stevens of Butler and VCU’s Shaka Smart have led notably similar career paths until now, having each innovated new styles of play and established their own brands as recruiters while bringing their respective programs to new levels. Smart’s and Stevens’ histories as coaches have brought them together […]
Yearlong Audition | Rex Kennedy spends as much time in the studio as out
Michael Todd Assistant Spectrum Editor For the majority of VCUarts freshmen, the foundation year is one of long nights, a heavy workload and overall difficulty adjusting to the college lifestyle. For dance major Rex Kennedy, however, everything seems to be falling seamlessly into place, so much so that his extracurricular as well as his academic […]
Proposal to address need for more student meeting space
Cyrus Nuval Contributing Writer VCU may not have enough practice, presentation or activity space to accommodate the interests of all of their student organizations, according to members of the Student Government Association. The group plans to submit a proposal to the Board of Visitors to address the lack of space. According to Reuban Rodriguez, the […]
New doctoral program to begin in 2013
Amir Vera Staff Writer VCU will be the first university in Virginia to offer a hybrid doctoral program combining mechanical and nuclear engineering, beginning spring 2013. The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia approved the program on Sept. 25. According to Gary Tepper, Chair of the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering, the new […]
Shafer staff works to keep dining hall bird-free
Liz Butterfield Assistant News Editor Students often notice birds flitting about the rafters of the Shafer Court Dining Center. The birds may be a spectacle for students, but for Shafer staff, the birds are a health issue that requires constant attention. Matt Smythe, Aramark representative and the director of operations for VCU Dining Services, spends […]
Rachel’s Mailbox
Dear Rachel, This past week seems to have been a non-stop text alert of all the crimes in and around the VCU campus. My friends won’t stop talking about it, my Facebook feed is filled with it and I’m terrified of going out at night. The world really sucks, I just want to stay in […]
Men’s soccer in top 25 for second-straight year
Neil Raetz Staff Writer After a successful opening weekend of A-10 play, the VCU men’s soccer team has cracked the top 25 for the second season in a row. After receiving votes for the top 25 for the past few weeks, the Rams finally broke into the rankings, coming in at 21st in the NCAA […]
Panhandler’s kingdom in danger
Shane Wade Opinion Editor Just as when we’re born into this world, when we move into an urban area, we sign a social contract. We’re entitled to certain protections and rights but we’re also beholden to certain limitations, whether we like them or not. That includes a controversial aspect of urban life: the panhandler. So, […]
VCU welcomes third annual Richmond Rhythm a capella invitational
Alex Carrigan Staff Writer VCU hosted the third annual Richmond Rhythm a capella invitational Friday at the Singleton Center for Performing Arts. The event gathered nine a capella groups from Virginia universities for a night of performing various songs using only their voices. The event is sponsored by the VCU RAMifications, one of two VCU […]