Time to Dance: Rams earn eighth at-large bid to NCAA tournament
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor A year ago, coach Mike Rhoades set a challenge for his team to achieve in a year’s time — making the NCAA tournament. “I told these guys this time last year that we can play in the NCAA tournament next year,” Rhoades said. “We really can, but all of you have […]
VCU professor transcends time and family in “Pine Tree Ballads” photobook
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer A wide-eyed young girl sits upright in front of a faded blue wall with her hands resting on the arms of a chair. Her wide, impressionable eyes cast an alluring stare while light leaks into the scratches at the bottom of the image. The girl in the photograph, titled “At the […]
Horror hasn’t always loved black people but that’s changing
Brianna Scott, Opinions Editor Preface: Fun drinking game for you legal kids — take a shot every time I say the word “horror” or “black!” Horror hasn’t always been the genre where black people are the prime stars and are shown love. As a horror movie fan myself, specifically of classic slasher films, my favorite movies […]
Students ponder diversity as SGA elects new leadership
Zobia Nayyar, Contributing Writer State and national leaders get elected in the fall, but the spring brings college students to the polls. Elections for the Student Government Association were open from Wednesday to Friday last week. The upcoming elections allowed students to vote for the candidates of their choice for president and vice president […]
Richmond students leave class to teach legislators a lesson on climate change
Emma North, Contributing Writer Young people in Richmond went on strike Friday to protest a lack of government action on climate change as part of a nationwide effort. The high school students left school early to rally at Abner Clay Park at 12:30 p.m. and marched to the Capitol 30 minutes later. The advocates urged […]
‘Equal access to college is a myth in America’: VCU community responds to bribery in Ivy League admissions
Hannah Eason, Contributing Writer Last week, the FBI charged dozens of wealthy parents in connection with a sting operation that found they bribed their children’s ways into college. VCU students said they were frustrated about the revelation. The FBI found evidence that celebrities Lori Loughlin, who played Aunt Becky in “Full House,” and Felicity Huffman […]
Rams drop two of three at UCF
Ryan Grube, Contributing Writer Baseball dropped two games in a three-game series against UCF, bringing its record to 14-5. The Rams battled all weekend, playing two one-run games on Friday and Saturday — splitting the pair with the Knights — before losing handily, 8-2, on Sunday. Sunday Sunday marked the second of two losses for […]
Muslim students mourn New Zealand attack
Fadel Allassan, News Editor Ali Ijaz felt numb when he woke up to the news of 50 dead and 50 injured at shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, Friday. Ijaz, like many other Muslims, was shocked upon hearing the news. But he had always realized the possibility that such an event […]
What’s happening: Mar. 20 events calendar
See something “Roma” Screening and Discussion Thurs., Mar. 21 The Latino Medical Student Association will host a screening of “Roma” with H:UMAN (Humanities: Understanding MAN). The College of William and Mary’s director of Latin American Studies, Betsy Konefal, will lead a presentation before the film. A discussion will follow, and pizza and movie snacks will […]
Rams recover from early deficit to defeat ETSU
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Women’s Tennis went down early, trailing by as many as 3-1, but won three straight singles matches to take a 4-3 victory over ETSU March 16. The Rams were on the comeback trail early after they dropped the doubles point to ETSU — only the sophomore duo of Marina Alcaide Bakkari […]