Press Box: The lack of star power on the World Cup team is good for the NBA
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer As the NBA offseason winds down, the final glimpse of summer basketball before the start of the NBA’s regular season is the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China. This year’s World Cup team is not as star-studded as the Americans are used to; the team has only two all-stars in Kemba […]
Rams fall in overtime against NJIT
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Men’s soccer dropped its match with New Jersey Institute of Technology on Sunday night 1-0 in overtime, despite the Rams outshooting the Highlanders 19-9. The black and gold held NJIT scoreless for the entirety of regulation, but Highlanders forward Rene White scored the game-winning goal six minutes into overtime. Sophomore forward […]
Rams fall in 7-goal thriller against ODU
Jaron Nutter, Contributing Writer Women’s soccer fell in an offensive showcase to ODU 4-3 on Sunday night at Sports Backers Stadium, despite three first-half goals. Coach Lindsey Martin said the team members didn’t play like their usual selves. “We’re a talented team, but today we didn’t look talented,” Martin said. “When you have a game […]
PBS host Alexander Heffner speaks on impact of social media, political gridlock
Georgia Geen, Executive Editor Host of PBS’ “The Open Mind” Alexander Heffner spoke on the impact of social media, political gridlock on disinformation and what he considers a “breakdown of civil discourse” to a full house at Cabell Library on Tuesday night. Here are the highlights. Excerpts have been edited for space. The definition of […]
Rams avenge losing streak against Hokies
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Volleyball took revenge on Virginia Tech for last year’s sweep on the Rams, knocking off the Hokies 3-1 on Tuesday in Richmond, snapping a 16-match losing streak against the team. The Rams and Hokies traded points throughout the first set, but Virginia Tech was able to build a 4-point lead using […]