Rams debut 2019 team in annual Black and Gold scrimmage
Ryan Grube, Staff Writer Men’s basketball hit the court of the Siegel Center for the first time since March Saturday night, unveiling the new 2019 team for fans to enjoy. With free admission to the Black and Gold game, fans piled in to watch their favorite local team take on one another in an intrasquad […]
Fall Fashion Weekend brings art, mental health awareness to Richmond
Milan Brewster, Contributing Writer Fall Fashion Weekend started Thursday with a media event for models, photographers, reporters and designers who discussed the upcoming event at Bar Solita, a roomy, Mediterranean-themed restaurant on Broad Street. The event is making its sixth annual return to the city. Richmond’s Fashion Week is devoted to collaborating with local businesses […]
VCU Volleyball extends win streak to 7 after sweep of URI
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer Volleyball continued their hot streak after a week off from matches, sweeping Rhode Island 3-0 at the Siegel Center on Friday night. A major scoring run from VCU was the difference in the first set. With the first tied at six points apiece, VCU went on a 8-0 run to separate […]
Graham Sturm drops out of 5th District race
Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor Richmond City Council candidate Graham Sturm announced he will drop out of the race for the 5th District seat and endorse Stephanie Lynch. The Armstrong High School history teacher said he chose to support Lynch because of her experience as a social worker and her communication skills. “I want to thank […]
Comics: pumpkin hunting, unemployment struggles, and lots and lots of squirrels
To the Pumpkin Patch by Sarah Brady Seeking Employment by Ellie Erhart Guide to Local Squirrels by Sammy Newman
Brandon’s Angle: New York Film Festival is a cinephile’s paradise
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer Earlier this year, Landon Roberts and I went to New York City to help a friend move into a new apartment. While we were there, we had the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the city, hopping from theater to theater, taking in every skyscraper and blaring taxi cab that seemed hellbent on […]
VCU men’s soccer remains undefeated in A-10 play after overtime win against Dayton
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer Men’s soccer won its fourth straight A-10 match Wednesday night at Sports Backers stadium after knocking off Dayton 2-1 in overtime. Coach Dave Giffard was pleased with his team’s ability to “weather the storm” and create chances. “I was proud of the guys. I thought we stayed connected, and didn’t give […]
‘It’s power’: Richmond festival celebrates female artists
Katherine Noble, Contributing Writer A pop remix of “Staying Alive” booms through surround sound speakers. Twinkly fairy lights frame the wide, white, industrial space of Studio Two Three in Scott’s Addition. Rows of tables are stocked with a variety of natural beauty products, Tarot readings and affirmation posters — and all are attended by friendly […]
Block party: Volleyball dominates the country in stops
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor When senior middle blocker Jasmin Sneed rises above the net, there’s a good chance the ball won’t make it over. The San Antonio, Texas, native has a knack for blocking a volleyball at the net, but her love for blocking a ball came from a different sport: basketball. Sneed said timing […]
Tallent returns from injury looking to win in senior year
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer Last season — her best at VCU — an ACL tear forced senior midfielder Alyssa Tallent to miss the rest of the season. Tallent had to watch her team fall in the Atlantic 10 championship match for the second year in a row. However, this time, there was nothing she could […]