VCU vs Fordham
VCU had a shaky first half, but must have found some HAVOC in the locker room, taking Fordham down 85-66. There’s nothing Ram Nation loves like a landslide.
VCU hosts state debate on birth control mandate
Virginia political leaders on Tuesday held a debate on the birth control mandate of the Affordable Care Act in the Academic Learning Commons. State Senator John Edwards, D-Roanoke, and Delegate Robert Marshall, R-Manassas, debated issues relating to House Bill 18, a bill introduced in the General Assembly by Marshall that would have allowed insurance companies to choose not to offer birth control coverage.
Bhakti yoga explores “false ego”
The Bhakti Yoga Club held a discussion on the topic of false ego Thursday night in the Student Commons with guest speaker Sabala Das.
Women’s hoops nearing A-10 tournament
The VCU’s women’s basketball team improved its record to 20-7 on the season after beating St. Bonaventure University 74-57 on Feb. 19. But with just one game remaining on the schedule, head coach Marlene Stollings’ team is beginning to prepare for the Atlantic 10 tournament.
Trainer keeps men’s hoops healthy
During a typical VCU men’s basketball game, most fans are focused on the skill of the opponent or how effective head coach Shaka Smart’s havoc defense will be on a given night.
Rams drop home opener to ODU
After winning its first three games of the season, VCU Baseball had its home opener spoiled by Old Dominion University on Feb. 19, as the Monarchs topped the Rams 6-4 at the Diamond.
Junior sprinter on track for record-setting year
VCU junior sprinter Kiara Porter didn’t develop a passion for track and field until she was in eighth grade, but once she laced up the cleats for the first time, the Yorktown, Va. native never looked back.
Shannon’s departure shouldn’t be understated
Redshirt senior Terrance Shannon left the VCU men’s basketball team for personal reasons, according to a statement released by VCU Athletics on Feb. 18.
Arts professor’s exhibit explores visual impairment
A VCU arts professor, drawing inspiration from a childhood illness that left him partially blind, created art with braille for the latest exhibit at the Visual Arts Center.
Symphonic Wind Ensemble to perform on Wednesday
Students in the Symphonic Wind Ensemble will tackle intricate melodies and tricky rhythms this week for their first concert of the spring semester.