VCU men’s basketball routs Virginia State in preseason tune-up
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor It was raining threes for sophomore guard KeShawn Curry in the first half, as he hit a trio of them to propel men’s basketball over Virginia State 90-53 Saturday night at the Siegel Center. Curry finished the night with 14 points, one behind team-leader senior guard Marcus Evans’ 15. “[Curry] gives […]
Ta-Nehisi Coates visits Richmond to talk emancipation, race
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Author Ta-Nehisi Coates, who is best known for his books “Between the World and Me,” “We Were Eight Years in Power” and “The Beautiful Struggle,” visited the Virginia Museum of History and Culture on Friday to participate in a conversation about emancipation, slavery and its effects on African American culture. The […]
VCU men’s soccer draws with Fordham
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer Men’s soccer drew Fordham in a scoreless double-overtime game Wednesday night at Sports Backers Stadium. The Rams put up 15 shots in the 110-minute match, but couldn’t find their finishing touch. Coach Dave Giffard thought his team’s ability to hold off Fordham’s offensive was a game highlight. “The first real positive, […]
Women’s basketball prepares to replicate last year’s success
Ryan Grube, Staff Writer When women’s basketball entered the start of last season, no one knew what to expect from the 2018-19 Rams. VCU was fresh off a mere seven-win season, but the squad was picked to finish sixth in the 2018 Atlantic 10 preseason poll. While the Rams returned key pieces from a young […]
Metal Gear Solid: where movies and video games meet
Jonah Schuhart, Contributing Writer It’s no big news that video games and movies share a lot in common when it comes to storytelling. Watch any cutscene from any game and one is bound to find a cinematic influence. One of the earliest games to change that was the 1998 smash hit, Metal Gear Solid. The […]
VCU men’s basketball favored to win A-10
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s basketball was picked to win the conference this season, the Atlantic 10 announced at the preseason poll and awards Thursday morning at A-10 media day in Brooklyn. “We’re excited, I guess it’s better than seventh like last year,” coach Mike Rhoades said on ESPN+’s A-10 media day show with Andy […]
Investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against Douglas Wilder is not complete, university says
Georgia Geen, Executive Editor Former Virginia governor and current VCU professor Douglas Wilder’s announcement that he had been found not responsible for non-consensual sexual contact was “premature,” the university says. Wilder said Thursday that a VCU review panel found he did not engage in non-consensual sexual contact, rejecting an earlier finding that he kissed a […]
Look out for these Richmond fall concerts
Quentin Rice, Staff Writer Autumn has finally arrived. Gone are the days of sweltering heat; cool days and colder nights are the new reality. But you don’t have to stay home with Netflix and a warm cup of tea. Here are some upcoming indoor shows in Richmond that can keep you busy as the days […]
The evolution of men’s basketball uniforms
Milan Brewster, Contributing Writer Over the decades, men’s basketball uniforms have evolved into different styles and iconic looks that reflect their respective time periods and the status of the team. Through NCAA tournaments, conference games and Black and Gold scrimmages, the basketball team have suited up to represent VCU with their vibrant colors of black […]
Member of Central Park Five recalls ordeal, speaks on exoneration
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor Kevin Richardson, a member of the Central Park Five, visited VCU on Tuesday to discuss his life experiences in a lecture and Q&A hosted by the Activities Programming Board. This group of five African American and Hispanic men, including Yusef Salaam, Antron McCray, Raymond Santana and Korey Wise, were wrongfully accused […]