Women’s soccer on Kruse control
Sometimes a player’s passion for the game can wane over time. For senior goalkeeper Emma Kruse, soccer was somewhat of an afterthought after playing high school soccer at Forrest Park in Woodbridge, Virginia. Kruse actually set her sights on basketball but decided against it because of the running involved.
Dominant divas
One hour. That’s how long it took the VCU women’s volleyball team to respond in dominating fashion to the group’s six-game winning streak being halted.
WBB head coach Beth O’Boyle addresses media
A week after Shaka Smart had his turn in the media room, women’s basketball head coach Beth O’Boyle was next up as she gears up to start her first season with VCU.
Adam leading the pack
VCU men’s cross-country team has dominated the competition so far this season. The team has placed no lower than second in its respective meets, notching two first-place and two second-place finishes.
Gallery hosts global concert
Local musicians jammed with artists in California and Mexico for an interactive performance debut at Sediment Arts.
Photo-film workshops Make it Work
Members of the community will create handmade projects and inspiring images through in-depth workshops offered by VCU.
Punk rock meets comedy at Strange Matter
Full of angst, leather and flailing limbs in a mosh pit, punk music is known for being on the edge, but on Oct. 15 Strange Matter will lighten the mood with the Altercation Punk comedy tour.
Psych Festival brings Instant Pleasure to RVA
Futurebirds, Avers, the Young Sinclairs and more will provide an all-encompassing psychadelic experience at the “weirdest Richmond music festival.”
Week of October 13
Dodgeball by Patrick Godette Jr. RVA Garbage by Christine Fouron
There’s a person behind the webpage
Slavery in the U.S. didn’t end over 150 years ago. Flaws in our laws allow it to happen within our own borders. The Senate needs to pass the Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation Act of 2014. The bill, which was passed by the House of Representatives on May 20, would make it illegal to post prostitution ads online. It would also prohibit knowingly benefitting financially from commercial sex acts that violate laws against sex trafficking of children or of any person by force, fraud or coercion. The bill was introduced to the Senate on July 14 and given to a committee to be considered further.