The Vintage for Lovers
Vendors, collectors, makers and artists came together on March 25 at the Hippodrome Theater in Jackson Ward to sell products and network with the ultimate goal of raising money for the VCU Massey Cancer Center. The Vintage for Lovers Market attracted those looking to shop, sell products, establish an in-person presence and make connections. Inspired […]
“Pacific Rim: Uprising” needs better pilots to win the war
“Pacific Rim” was released in 2013 with lot of hype, leading to a cult following in the U.S., despite a less-than-stellar box office return. Despite North American audiences not taking to the mech vs. monster blockbuster, Chinese audiences came in droves to see the monster movie love letter from Guillermo Del Toro. Thanks to the […]
It’s OK to deny fascists a platform
White supremacist Richard Spencer has given up. After months of touring colleges touting his white nationalist beliefs in search of recruits for the alt-right, Spencer announced in a YouTube video the show was over. “When [the events] become violent clashes and pitched battles, they aren’t fun,” Spencer said. The clashes he’s referring to are the […]
Mumps cases appear on Virginia campuses
At least 20 confirmed cases of mumps emerged on Virginia college campuses in the past month, according to university administrations, as well as multiple suspected cases. One confirmed case at VCU came shortly after nineteen cases were confirmed at James Madison University — where at least 14 students and five faculty and staff members have […]
Local Richmond residents are voicing their concerns about a historic block of downtown Richmond set for demolition
Oregon Hill residents are protesting plans to tear down four historic buildings on the 800 block of West Cary Street, where a four-story, 100-unit apartment complex is set to take their place. The $18.5 million project, 805W, will encompass the four vacant buildings and area behind them, according to Richmond Times-Dispatch. Richmond residents and members […]
Aashir Nasim wears many hats, and he’s about to add another one: VCU’s chief diversity officer
The Division for Inclusive Excellence is VCU’s most important asset, according to the department’s newest vice president, Aashir Nasim. “You have seen the surveys and you’ve heard the anecdotal evidence — the comments from faculty, staff and students that say, ‘what attracted you to VCU?’,” Nasim said. “Almost everyone says it’s the diversity.” Nasim’s appointment […]
The Patriot Way: Analyzing the precarious cultural tension in Foxborough
Rigid decorum can only veil widespread tension so much in the age of modern media. In Foxborough, Massachusetts, the levy is ready to break on the Patriot Way. The New England Patriots have been to eight, and won five, Super Bowls in the 21st century, reached the last seven AFC Championship games, and won […]
No. 16 Virginia Tech tops VCU
After setting two program records for goals and margin of victory in their previous match against LIU-Brooklyn, the Rams fell to No. 16 Virginia Tech 22-7 on the road. The Hokies got off to a quick start Wednesday, scoring the first two goals of the match. The Rams made a comeback attempt, but the Hokies […]
Diamond-a-dozen — Baseball sweeps URI, streaks to 12th consecutive win
VCU baseball posted a 3-0 record over the weekend after their Wednesday night game against Virginia Military Institute was postponed, sweeping the Rhode Island Rams at The Diamond over the weekend. VCU’s offense was at full speed on Friday and Sunday, as they topped Rhode Island by scores of 5-2 and 4-2, respectively, but Saturday […]