The NBA Playoffs center around the Eastern Conference
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer The NBA Playoffs started this past weekend, and the Eastern Conference will be much more entertaining than the Western Conference. For starters, the Eastern Conference is far less predictable than the Western Conference. In the West, there are the two-time defending champions the Golden State Warriors, who are the overwhelming favorites […]
Medical marijuana company to establish new location in south Richmond
Walter Chidozie Anyanwu, Contributing Writer The Maryland-based medical marijuana company Green Leaf Medical, in association with Virginia Pharmaceutical Processors LLC, is looking to set up shop in the Manchester neighborhood of Richmond, according to Richmond BizSense. On Nov. 28, the Virginia Board of Pharmacy granted Green Leaf Medical conditional approval to produce and dispense […]
It’s a great time to be Sudanese
Tagwa Shammet, Contributing Writer It’s a great time to be Sudanese. As I write this piece, my home country is undergoing one of the largest revolutions of our time. My people are gathered in the streets chanting and demanding freedom. They are united in an uprising so beautiful, it brings me to tears. I’m filling my […]
Was Kurt Cobain the last true rock star?
Quentin Rice, Staff Writer On April 8, 1994, Seattle electrician Gary Smith discovered Kurt Cobain’s lifeless body on the floor of Cobain’s greenhouse. Hours later, Kurt Loder announced Cobain’s death on MTV, and the music world had a new wound that will never heal entirely. Not much can be said about Cobain that hasn’t been […]
2 first-place finishers highlight productive day for track and field at George Mason
Ryan Grube, Contributing Writer Track and Field took home some hardware over the weekend with two first-place victories at the George Mason Spring Invitational April 13 in Fairfax. Women’s Redshirt-junior thrower Samantha Yankson kicked off the meet with an opening-event win for VCU in the hammer throw. Yankson hurled a toss of 50.13 meters to […]
Truex emerges victorious in Toyota Owners 400
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Rain clouds loomed over the Richmond Raceway all weekend, but held off long enough for the Toyota Owners 400. Joe Gibbs Racing’s Martin Truex Jr. led with the most laps Saturday night, which was a good omen for many drivers. Kyle Busch has had success in Richmond, having won four consecutive […]