I’m Just Nervous
I’m Just Nervous by Daniel Torraca
Gold Rush dancers excited to hit the court
Erika Robinson Contributing Writer Of the athletes on VCU’s campus, there are some that may go unnoticed; they appear hidden amongst the other 31,000 students, but at halftime of the men’s basketball games, they are in plain sight. They are the Gold Rush Dance Team. Chelcy Hedgspeth, started dancing at the age of thirteen. She […]
Freshman Mcletchie thrives, volleyball loses five straight
Malinka Walters Contributing Writer Volleyball succumbed to a five-game losing streak last weekend in a home loss to George Mason University on Oct. 4 and a road loss to Liberty University on Oct. 6. Freshman outside hitter Sahbria McLetchie performed well despite the two consecutive losses. In the two games combined, McLetchie had a total […]
Garbage Time: Without a football program, fall sports suffer (EDITORIAL)
Garbage Time. This sports term describes the waning moments of a game with a lopsided score. As the clock counts down toward conclusion, the players who are untested on the playing field, finally get a moment to shine — by moment, I mean the last few unsalvageable seconds. As the clock counts down toward the […]
Women’s soccer on hot streak in A-10 play
Peter Mason Contributing Writer Victories against Duquesne University and Fordham University allowed women’s soccer to maintain an undefeated streak in the Atlantic 10 after taking down the Duquesne Dukes 1-0, and then defeating the Fordham Rams 3-2 in overtime. The women were able to defeat Fordham despite trailing 1-0 in the first half of the […]
Confederate Flag debate rages in Richmond
The controversial group that says they’re dedicated to the protection of Confederate monuments and mementos is making the news again as organizers promise to continue spreading images of the various versions of the Confederacy’s flag. The Virginia Flaggers, who have more than 20,000 likes on their Facebook page, are responsible for placing a 15-by-20 foot […]
Art show to open at the Glave Kocen gallery benefitting child development
A gallery opening this month will benefit an organization dedicated to working with children through their toughest moments through trauma-informed mental health aid, child development services and on-scene emergency assistance. The seventh annual Artists Support ChildSavers Show will run Oct. 29-31 at the Glave Kocen Gallery, and will feature multiple artists focusing their work around […]
Shaferbird Feature: Momotaro
Autumn festivals in RVA
Kelly MicKey Contributing Writer Before the temperature drops any further, take advantage of the various opportunities to experience local RVA culture, entertainment by local and distant talent or make a contribution to the community. From food and concerts to tours of the city, the CT has compiled several events highlighting different aspects of both student […]
RAW: TJ Sewer and RVA art culminate
Adriel Velazquez Contributing Writer A RAW Art Showcase in Richmond highlighted works from fashion designer TJ Sewer, along with some local Richmond artists and performers last Thursday. On Oct. 8, RAW hosted the event, “Merge,” at the Hippodrome in Richmond. The event featured local talent in visual art, fashion, music, performance, film, photography, hair and […]