VCU soccer reacts to Brazilian team plane crash casualties
A charter plane traveling from Santa Cruz, Bolivia went down enroute to Medellin, Colombia, killing 71 of the 77 passengers aboard the aircraft on Nov. 28. Among the dead were members of the Chapecoense men’s professional soccer team. Three players, two crew members, and one journalist survived the crash. According to Colombian authorities, the crash […]
Ball announces two “impact player” signees for VCU golf
Two recruits, Kristian Tannum Donaldson and Sachin Kumar, have signed National Letters of Intent to play for VCU in 2017, according to a Nov. 28 announcement from VCU golf coach Matt Ball. Kumar attends the Club Med Golf Academy in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Trinidad native has played in several golf tournaments at every […]
Women’s basketball drops conference opener
After winning two straight games the previous week, women’s basketball fell short in both matchups this week against Iona College and conference foe The George Washington University. The Rams couldn’t handle a second half surge by George Washington, dropping their Atlantic 10 conference opener Friday Dec. 2, 81-67. VCU started off solid, shooting 43 percent […]
O’Boyle locks in six recruits for 2017 season
Six high school seniors signed National Letters of Intent to attend VCU in 2017, according to an announcement from women’s basketball coach Beth O’Boyle last month. The group includes two Richmond natives: Sydnei Archie from St. Catherine’s School and Huguenot High School’s Taya Robinson. The duo is joined by a pair of international recruits — […]
Love Trump’s Hate: a community reading for solidarity and charity
Local artists gathered at bar, restaurant and venue Strange Matter for Love Trump’s Hate: a community reading for a night of charity, reflection, support and understanding on Dec. 2. Donations were encouraged with all proceeds going to Safe Harbor and Richmond Health Brigade. Safe Harbor offers inclusive services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual […]