Hussle and Tupac: two legends can coexist
Alexia Holloway, Contributing Writer Rapper and community activist Nipsey Hussle was gunned down March 31 in Los Angeles outside his clothing store. The moment he passed, the world stopped for a second. Hussle was a man who used his time and resources to better his community. His death felt wrong and evil. Shortly after his death, […]
Photography seniors take over social media
Aaron Royce, Contributing Writer This spring, the VCUarts Photography and Film seniors’ Instagram account was taken over by the students in the program in an effort to share student work online and promote an upcoming group exhibition. Each student photographer posted work to the account’s feed, sharing their techniques, thesis and chosen pieces to the […]
Black girl magic: Nia Long speaks on women’s empowerment
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer Nia Long, known for her roles in “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” “Boyz in the Hood” and “Are We There Yet?,” spoke on women’s empowerment and the intersections that come with being a black woman in the U.S. during an April 15 VCU visit. VCU’s Activities Programming Board and the Office […]
Proposed bill could revamp campus sexual assault protocols
Hannah Eason, Contributing Writer A bipartisan proposal being reintroduced in Congress could bring a set of reforms to the response to and reporting of sexual assault at universities around the country. The Campus Accountability and Safety Act would establish new campus resources for student sexual assault survivors, ensure minimum training standards for on-campus personnel, provide […]
Rams streak into A-10 tournament
Jaron Nutter, Contributing Writer Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Tennis was victorious this week — the women knocked off Richmond April 16 and the men defeated UNC-Wilmington April 13. Women’s The Black and Gold defeated cross-town rival Richmond April 16 on the road 4-0 in a dominating fashion. VCU started off taking the doubles point from […]
What’s happening: Apr. 17 events calendar
See something Mitski — “Be the Cowboy” spring tour Thurs., Apr. 18 Indie rock singer and songwriter Mitski will perform in Richmond as part of her latest album tour. Los Angeles-based bedroom pop artist Jay Som will open. Sales end April 18 at midnight. 7:30 p.m., The National (708 E. Broad St.) $20 Sculpture Annual […]
An Ode to Self Care
RLWR: A No No (ft. Shawni) [REMIX] – Mariah Carey I recently was given some information that would be the end of a certain coworker. She has a history of sub-par performance and general bitchery, we never got along and we both keep it civil for work’s sake but we both don’t like one another. […]
Intercultural Festival celebrates diversity through food, music
Walter Chidozie Anyanwu, Contributing Writer Local vendors lined up along Main Street outside the University Student Commons April 13, catering to students and attendees of the 16th annual Intercultural Festival. The event has occurred in Richmond for 20 years and became part of VCU in 2003. This year’s theme was centered around the concept of […]
Baseball dominates in series win over Fordham
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Baseball won its fourth consecutive conference series, taking two of three games from Fordham. Sunday VCU found itself on the scoreboard early with a double down the left field line by junior catcher Josh Simon in the bottom of the second inning. The Rams never relinquished the lead on the way […]
Monument Avenue 10K brings thousands to Richmond
Mary McLean, Contributing Writer Although the day started with drizzling rain and gloomy skies, runners from all over the country gathered at the starting line of the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K April 13 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. More than 25,000 runners registered for the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K this weekend. Registration for the highly […]