New midterm course evaluations seek student feedback
Hannah Eason, News Editor Mid-semester course evaluations, anonymous online surveys determining a student’s satisfaction in a class, are piloting in VCU classrooms this semester. While end-of-course evaluations are required for all courses, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Gypsy Denzine said the extra feedback is wanted and needed. “We are moving forward in some courses […]
The bare-bones beauty of Brockhampton’s music videos
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer “Tell me what you’re waiting for,” echoed throughout my earbuds one night during my freshman year of college as I shuffled through my Spotify Discover playlist. This repetitive, melancholic chorus from Brockhampton’s single “Face” matched all the isolation and anxiety I faced that year. This single discovery of Brockhampton, the hip-hop […]
Students nab houseware, necessities from newly opened Free Store
Anya Sczerzenie, Contributing Writer In a small store in a corner of the old Ram Bikes building on Belvidere Street, VCU student Jeen Joy clutches a book. “Right now I’m holding a book which I’m sure my friend will love,” she said. “[Last time] we got a few cups; we picked out a painting.” The book […]
Hanover County shows no sign of changing Confederate school names despite NAACP lawsuit
Christina Amano Dolan, Contributing Writer Hannah Eason, News Editor In a mostly white county about 10 miles northeast of Richmond, a petition has gained almost 7,000 signatures to keep the names of two schools named after Confederate officials, Stonewall Jackson Middle School and Lee-Davis High School. The Hanover County School Board — which covers a […]
Political science grad challenges Va. House speaker
Macy Pressley, Contributing Writer Concern for her children brought VCU graduate Sheila Bynum-Coleman to leave her career as a realtor to pursue politics. Now, she’s running against the Republican House Speaker. “I started running for office because my son has a learning disability and I wasn’t able to get him what he needed,” Bynum-Coleman said. […]
Griffin, Campos grind their way to PGA Tour
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor He wasn’t putting well. Six tournaments to start the year and only one top-25 finish — it was 25th place. And two missed cuts. Something had to change for Lanto Griffin. Griffin, who played on the PGA Tour in 2018, was back on the Korn Ferry Tour trying to earn his […]
Sturm sets sights on successful third season
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Junior midfielder Maite Sturm is set to enter her third season on the field hockey team, and she has become a stalwart of the Rams’ lineup every week. Last year, Sturm was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team and, for the second time, to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association […]
Sneed opens up about her life on and off the court
Jaron Nutter, Contributing Writer Senior middle blocker Jasmin Sneed never thought she’d be an award-winning college volleyball player on the brink of playing professionally. After dominating throughout her collegiate career and spending her summer training with the U.S Olympic volleyball team, it’s safe to say she was wrong. The 6-foot senior is undoubtedly one of […]
Jay-Z faces backlash from new deal with NFL
Rodney Robinson, Contributing Writer It’s no question that the NFL changed on Aug. 26, 2016, when Colin Kaepernick decided not to stand for the national anthem during a preseason game. This peaceful protest divided many locker rooms. With Jay-Z and Roc Nation partnered with the NFL, there’s another division between players, leaders and the NFL. […]
GRTC contract concludes the Campus Connector between MCV and MP campuses
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer VCU has discontinued a university bus service that transported students between the MCV and Monroe Park campuses and entered a three-year contract with Richmond’s public transit system, which allows students and employees to ride for free. VCU first entered a one-year, $1.2 million contract with Greater Richmond Transit Company, or GRTC, in […]