DHS introduces new measures to monitor social media of immigrant communities
The Department of Homeland Security will collect information from social media accounts of naturalized and permanent residents starting October 18. The move has raised red flags for privacy and immigrant rights groups around the country because the agency has not said how the information will be used. This change in policy comes as a way […]
Historic or Heinous? | Virginia leadership seeks removal of Confederate statues
Virginia officials are calling for the removal of Confederate statues around the Commonwealth following a deadly white nationalist rally in Charlottesville that left three dead and dozens injured. In response, VCU President Michael Rao announced an audit to determine any symbols of the Confederacy, slavery or white supremacy that may exist at the university and […]
A complete breakdown of this year’s VCU Basketball roster
VCU Basketball 2017 – 18 is here folks. Let’s break down the roster and get to know your new-look Rams. De’Riante Jenkins (Sophomore G) One of just four players on this year’s squad to have previously donned the Black & Gold, Jenkins looks to play a significant role for the Rams in 2017-18. Although he […]
Liberty let down: Rams get early gut-check in charity exhibition
Despite five VCU players scoring in double figures, Black and Gold fans left last Thursday’s charity exhibition for hurricane relief against Liberty University dumbstruck after watching the Rams fall to the Flames in the vaunted Siegel Center by a final of 85-69. Photo by Ali Jones Liberty took its first lead of the game […]
VCU’s storied basketball team return with their backs against the wall
It’s about time, isn’t it? After another whirlwind offseason, VCU men’s basketball returns with a new coach, a new squad and what appears to be a set of new stumbling blocks. The team’s season ended last March with an 85-77 loss to the No. 22 Saint Mary’s College of California in the first round of […]
Johnny and Justin – VCU through and through
Following the hire of Mike Rhoades in March, this marked the third head coach for the Rams in four seasons. With yet another coaching change, the Black and Gold will look to veteran leadership from senior guard Jonathan Williams and senior forward Justin Tillman to guide them to an eighth straight NCAA tournament appearance. […]
Ram in action: Khris Lane’s journey home to Richmond
VCU forward Khris Lane is not only a senior ready to represent the Rams on the court this season, but he’s also hoping to serve as a mentor to up-and-coming players as well fill the sizeable shoes of some former ones. Journeying from Drexel University in Philadelphia to the Farmville courts of Longwood and […]
Rhoades’ relief fosters community trust
Photos by Erin Edgerton Illustration by Ian Duffus Last Thursday, VCU basketball hosted the Liberty University Flames for an exhibition game with a special purpose. In a last minute schedule change, VCU and Liberty came together for an exhibition game fundraiser with proceeds going to the One America Appeal foundation, created to help victims […]
Former Rams go pro
Photo by Eric Marquez The former Black and Gold hoops stars have stayed busy since leaving the VCU court — recent 2017 graduates JeQuan Lewis, Mo Alie-Cox, Doug Brooks and Jordan Burgess all signed professional contracts as they continue their athletic careers. After ending his collegiate career at VCU with 1,444 points, 54 assists, […]