GPAs, SAT scores of freshman class highest ever at VCU
Liz Butterfield Assistant News Editor This year’s freshman class has the highest high school GPAs and SAT scores of any other class, and are more diverse than ever, according to a report on first-time VCU freshmen published this October by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Sybil Halloran, assistant vice provost for Student Recruitment and Admissions, […]
New on-campus bike stand educates student cyclists
Amir Vera Staff Writer The new RamBikes Stand is now open on campus to serve student cyclists in the VCU community. The RamBikes Stand has been open since early October and focuses on maintenance and education instead of product sales. Although the stand joins the long list of bike shops already near VCU, it works […]
Students stay informed, active after election
Liz Butterfield Assistant News Editor Janeal Downs Contributing Writer The election may be over, but groups are still working hard to engage and inform students around campus in the political process. VCU’s political science program hosted a post-election forum on Nov. 15 to discuss issues that will be important now that President Barack Obama has […]
Yearlong Audition: Rex dances in “Un Tide” senior projects
Samantha Foster Spectrum Editor Rex Kennedy somersaulted on stage for senior dance projects this past Wednesday and Friday night. He then promptly walked off stage and somersaulted back on. The VCU dance senior projects, which were collectively titled “Un Tide” this semester, are a capstone class for graduating dance majors in both performance and choreography. […]
Second Rams Bazaar draws a crowd
Amanda Hitchcock Contributing Writer Despite the cold, VCU’s Rams Bazaar Holiday Market generated much student interest last Thursday. The Bazaar, sponsored by VCU’s Green Unity, represents the efforts of the organization to establish a feeling of community and diversity between students and the surrounding Richmond area. Vendors for the Bazaar were accepted on a rolling […]
SPECTRUM SCRUFF: The No-Shave November Series
Throughout the month of November, Spectrum will follow three students as they participate in No-Shave November. No-Shave November encourages everyone to abandon their razors for a month and see how long their beards or underarm hair can grow. Every Monday, check back with Spectrum to see how they are growing. Every November, men across America […]
VCU craft department presents symposium on business in crafts
Samantha Foster Spectrum Editor Michael Todd Assistant Spectrum Editor For VCUarts undergraduate students, graduation can be an intimidating event. Often times, “artist” is not a position in a company. Making a living within the arts can be difficult, no matter what type of medium is used. For those hoping to pursue a career in the […]
Rail is the real road to progress
Shane Wade Opinion Editor Whether it be by car, train or plane, you’ll probably be traveling home to see your family this holiday season. Unfortunately, Virginia isn’t particularly effective with its travel infrastructure. Let’s talk cars, for example. Many of the complaints about traffic issues in Virginia relate to traveling on I-95, specifically when traveling […]
UNC Chapel Hill blazes the trail of gender safety equality
Olivia Talbott Staff Columnist After a nine month tug of war, same-sex housing for UNC Chapel Hill in North Carolina is on its way. UNC-Chapel Hill approved same sex housing after lobbying by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Center (LGBTQC), and the Gender Neutral Housing Coalition. Their victory, although not the first for […]
Update on Troy Daniels ankle injury
Jim Swing Sports Editor VCU men’s basketball head coach Shaka Smart said he’d be “extremely surprised” if senior guard Troy Daniels doesn’t play at Winthrop Saturday. The Rams 3-point marksmen went down with an ankle injury with 4:50 left in the second half against Wichita State Tuesday night going after a loose ball and landing […]