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 […]
Civil Rights activist Dorothy Height honored in Southside ceremony
Mary McLean, Contributing Writer A highway marker, adorned with the seal of Virginia, was unveiled in front of the Hull Street Library at a ceremony for Dorothy Height March 24. The Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient was born in Richmond’s Blackwell neighborhood in 1912 and lived there for four years. Sunday marked what would have […]
Old, but not forgotten: a look back on nostalgic video games
Jonah Schuhart, Contributing Writer Nothing appeals to people more than things associated with the simpler and more enjoyable times of adolescence. So, in celebration of nostalgia, here’s a couple of my most nostalgic game series as a kid who grew up in the early 2000s. Disclaimer: I’m refraining from including any series that have maintained […]
Press Box: NCAA Tournament bidding should be altered
Ryan Grube, Contributing Writer The month of March brings, arguably, the most exciting and intense sports tournament of the year. The NCAA Tournament, widely known as “March Madness,” presents fans with an annual display of clutch shots, thunderous dunks and nail-biting finishes. But after the tournament concludes, we’re left wondering how the bubble teams would […]
Tennis allows comeback in loss to Blue Raiders
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer Sunday Men’s Tennis defeated George Washington 6-1 Sunday afternoon in Foggy Bottom. Starting off, VCU dominated the Colonials in doubles. Senior Arvid Noren and sophomore Inigo Torre Martin took care of business, winning their doubles match with a final score of 6-2. Then, teammates senior Philip Mobius and junior Inaki Rivero […]
Topic tour connects black identity and art in ICA exhibition
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer Disco balls of various sizes sit in the corner of a room. Two balls spin on a silver turntable and reflect lights that bounce off the tall blue, silver and orange-colored walls. The colors create a pattern of towers, trees and buildings that resembles wallpaper. The sounds of birds vocalizing and […]