VCU professor conducts research on electronics in the classroom
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer Shirin Podury, Contributing Writer VCU biology professor Tricia Smith is conducting research on the effects of electronics and classroom environments on learning in her cellular biology lecture class. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter — a chemical messenger of the brain — responsible for movement, motivation and cognition. Clinical research on brain imaging revealed […]
Field Hockey season ends at Atlantic 10 Championship
Andy Riddler Contributing Writer Field Hockey defeated UMass 3-2 on its way to the program’s first Atlantic-10 Championship final, but ultimately fell short of the title in a 1-0 defeat at the hands of No. 10 Saint Joseph’s. Saint Joseph’s Senior forward Emily McNamara led the Rams with two shots on goal in the final […]
Men’s Soccer advances to A-10 semifinals
Jaron Nutter Contributing Writer Men’s Soccer kept its season alive in thrilling fashion as the Rams tied UMass 1-1 in the Atlantic 10 Tournament quarterfinals Nov. 4 in Richmond. After two scoreless overtime periods, sophomore goalkeeper Mario Sequeira made two saves during the penalty shootout to lead VCU on to the semifinals. UMass Sophomore forward […]
An Ode to Self Care
Shaun Jackson Staff Columnist RLWR: Human – Kimbra Help. Graduation is right around the corner for us December graduates. I’m scared I’m not doing what I want and I am only doing what I “should” be doing. How can I tell the difference? This is easier said than done. You have to figure out what […]
Trick-or-treating is not what it used to be
Margaretta Sakor Contributing Writer When I was a child, trick-or-treating started at 8 p.m and didn’t end until midnight. Families were still outside late at night handing out loads of candy, and Halloween costumes ranged from basic sheet ghosts to elaborate princesses and power rangers. Dressing up was fun, but what really mattered was […]
Balls and sticks don’t define masculinity
Marlon McKay Contributing Writer I don’t like sports. I don’t understand sports. I don’t even watch the Super Bowl. For me, sports are simply groups of people running really fast and throwing, kicking or hitting a ball really far. My family jokes that I can’t tell the difference between a touchdown and a homerun. […]
My open letter to masked villain Michael Myers
Brianna Scott Contributing Writer While most of you ladies are gearing up to dress in sexy costumes for Halloween, I will be in the movie theater cozied up with a bucket of popcorn watching the love of my life on the big screen slice-and-dice some stupid teenagers. I may have a slight obsession with a […]
The issue of promotion without education
Marlon McKay Contributing Writer Throughout October, two things are advertised constantly — Halloween and voting. Some organizations have tried to increase voter turnout. However, the way that voting has been promoted is a horrible approach. Commercials, teachers, websites, celebrities, even YouTube and Snapchat are spreading the word, trying to get people to register to […]
Kanye’s gone south
Brianna Scott Contributing writer From “Late Registration” to “Ye,” Kanye West has always been a cultural icon — but he recently joined the list of American embarrassments. West is continuously making headlines, for better or worse. Earlier this month, he raised eyebrows by visiting President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Yet, West has been […]
VCU misses it’s shot with women’s basketball
Caitlin Barbieri Opinions Editor One of the first times I got excited to be a part of RamNation was at a Men’s Basketball game. My friends and I were dressed head-to-toe in black and gold, the student section was packed, tickets were sold out and everyone cheered along to the roaring sound of The Peppas. […]