Track and Field successful on senior day
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Track and Field dominated at the Ram Invite March 22-23, winning six events, on senior daya. Women’s Redshirt-freshman thrower Kayla Merkel won the javelin throw, logging 41.59 meters. Senior thrower Camora Sanders took the crown in discus after posting a 46.66-meter toss. Freshman jumper Amari Jackson placed first in triple jump, […]
I am a proud Muslim-American
Tagwa Shammet, Contributing Writer The year is 2013. The day is Sept. 11. I’m walking down the hallways of Lanier Middle School in Fairfax, Virginia, with a smile so radiant, it would blind the sun. Nothing could ruin my mood. I’m holding my “Happy Birthday” balloons on my way to see how much my friends outdid […]
Tech shoots the lights out on Women’s Basketball breakout season
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Women’s Basketball’s dream season came to a close Sunday in Blacksburg, as the Rams lost to Virginia Tech 72-82 in the second round of the WNIT. Sophomore guard Tera Reed led VCU in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting and tried to keep up with Tech’s offense, tallying 11 first-half […]
OPINION: White privilege is the greatest threat to fair college admissions
Tagwa Shammet, Contributing Writer For centuries, white people have constantly stepped on the backs of others to get to the top. White parents in particular, with the help of higher-ups in the education system, have stepped on the backs of hard-working, honest students in order to benefit their own children. Recently, more than 30 wealthy parents, […]
Evans played through pain against UCF
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Entering last night’s game against UCF, there was uncertainty whether or not redshirt-junior guard Marcus Evans would play after suffering a deep bone bruise in the Atlantic 10 Tournament against Rhode Island March 15. Evans entered the season under a similar scenario after having an offseason Achilles surgery, but he played […]
Offensive struggles hurt Rams in first round, downed by UCF
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor For a stretch of 8 minutes and 52 seconds, the Rams did not make a single shot from the floor or the free throw line. UCF took advantage of the scoring drought, scoring 18 unanswered points. The drought proved to be the difference as VCU fell to UCF 73-58 in the […]
Rams advance to second round in WNIT
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor The Rams knocked off Charlotte 65-52 for the first win over the 49ers in 11 years Thursday night in the first round of the WNIT tournament at the Siegel Center. The last time the Rams came out on top against the 49ers was in the first round of the 2008 WNIT […]
Proposed VCU budget projects no tuition increase for undergrad students
Hannah Eason, Contributing Writer For the first time in several years, VCU’s proposed budget does not include a tuition increase for undergraduate students. The plan was introduced at the Student Tuition and Budget Forum at the Student Commons Monday. The Tuition Affordability Plan, which is part of the proposed 2019-2020 budget, allocates money from the […]
An esketamine expert on the FDA’s revolutionary approval of the drug
An esketamine expert on the FDA’s revolutionary approval of the drug Mary McLean, Contributing writer Macy Pressley, Contributing writer Earlier this month, the Food and Drug Administration approved a nasal spray called esketamine for off-label clinics. The spray is based on ketamine, an anesthetic that has been used as a party drug. The approval of […]
Tribe downs Lacrosse, hands Rams third straight loss
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Lacrosse fell to William & Mary 17-13 at Cary Street Field March 17, as the Rams’ comeback came up short after being down by seven late in the first half. The Black and Gold trailed 9-2 with about two minutes left in the first half before going back and forth with […]