Landon’s Outlook: “Gloria Bell” is a hilarious but melancholy take on the midlife crisis
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer Sebastián Lelio’s “Gloria Bell” presents an entirely different take on coming-of-age films, depicting the challenges of a midlife crisis and the loneliness that sets in once a mother’s children no longer need her. This is not Lelio’s first attempt with this story. “Gloria Bell” is a remake of his 2013 […]
OPINION: Streetwear is stealing the spotlight
Aja Moore, Contributing Writer The streetwear industry has been in a consumer frenzy. The rising hype behind major brands is making the streetwear industry be seen as “high fashion.” Artists such as Kanye West and Supreme owner James Jebbia have been in the spotlight for years now for their brands that feature absurdly expensive designs. […]
Sustainability and Housing team up to bring free store to campus
Emma North, Contributing Writer Every summer when moving, students clear out items they don’t want anymore from their houses or apartments, sometimes leaving them in the street or nearby alleyways. VCU Residential Life & Housing has been doing cleanups for the last three years, collecting items from neighborhoods close to campus. Lisa Mathews-Ailsworth, an off-campus […]
Brandon’s Angle: ‘Us’ is Jordan Peele’s piercing look into the American Dream
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer “We’re Americans.” Dialogue delivered with conviction and piercing intensity, while exuding an enormous amount of complexity and depth, could be considered the thesis for Jordan Peele’s newest film, “Us.” A film that asks, among many questions, what does it really mean to be an American? After his 2017 Oscar-winning directorial debut, […]
Mourners remember loved ones lost to addiction at vigil
Chip Lauterbach, Contributing Writer Local recovery community organizations held a candlelight vigil March 22 for people who have died from drug overdoses and other addiction-related complications. About 200 recovery advocates gathered in the chapel at the Grace & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church for the vigil. The event was coordinated by The Wellness Resource Center at […]
In year two, Rhoades and the Rams become one
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Over the summer, coach Mike Rhoades put his team on the track to get tougher and stronger for the season. Not only did the tough workouts make his players stronger, but it was the start of building a culture. “When the lights aren’t on and it’s in the summer and there’s […]
What’s happening: Mar. 27 events calendar
See something The Music of Steven Snowden Wed., Mar. 27 The VCU Percussion Studio will host a concert of composer Steven Snowden’s work, including percussion music, a new string quartet and interactive pieces. 7-8 p.m., W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (922 Park Ave.) Free. Created Equal Film Series: Hidden Figures Thurs., Mar. 28 […]
Rams complete three-game season sweep over UMass
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer Baseball continued its four-game winning streak, sweeping the three-game series March 22-24 over its first Atlantic 10 opponent of the season. UMass did not score more than two runs in any of the games played at The Diamond. Sunday The Rams won their third conference game of the season on Sunday […]
Women’s Basketball turnaround among best in NCAA
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Last season, Women’s Basketball went 7-22, finishing 11th in the Atlantic 10 standings. Over the summer, the players knew something needed to be different: the way they practice. “We came into the summer [last year], and the overall theme was to get better and to be more competitive in our practices,” […]
Lacrosse misses mark against Minutewomen
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Lacrosse fell to UMass 22-14 March 24, unable to overcome a sweeping first half. The Minutewomen started with an assault — scoring 16 goals in the first half — and the Rams only managed five. UMass’ first goal came 7 1/2 minutes in and another quickly followed just a few minutes […]