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 […]