Jerabek’s relentless play helps VCU women’s soccer excel this season
Joseph Dodson, Contributing Writer Standing at 5-foot-3, junior midfielder Samantha Jerabek does not score many header goals. But at Pittsburgh in early September, she used her head to score a game-winner in the 80th minute. “I’m not usually the one to head balls in the air,” Jerabek said. Last season, Jerabek was selected to the […]
A sports fanatic’s new spot, Topgolf to open Friday
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Walking up to Richmond’s newest entertainment venue, it looks futuristic, especially at night with the lights illuminating on the building. The three-story structure is home to Topgolf, a driving range that doubles as a place to hang out with friends and family. “What we like to do is create moments that […]
What’s happening: Oct. 2
See something WED. 10/2 Tomashi Jackson To Speak at ICA Painting and printmaking artist Tomashi Jackson will discuss her work with the ICA’s newest exhibition, “Great Force.” Her work will be finalized as a performance during the exhibition’s opening celebration on Oct. 4. For more information, contact Meredith Carrington at mtcarrington@vcu.edu or 804-828-1088 or […]
VCU will open nation’s first pharmaceutical engineering doctorate program
Katharine DeRosa, Contributing Writer VCU’s doctorate pharmaceutical engineering program, which will be split between the MCV and Monroe Park campuses and is slated to launch in fall 2020, will be the first of its kind in the nation. The College of Engineering and the School of Pharmacy have been working together for years in the […]
LGBTQ community celebrates at RVA Pride
Hannah Eason, News Editor VCU students Bailey Wood and Carina Hines held hands under an array of rainbow flags during VA PrideFest 2019. Drag shows were seen on stage, vendors filled the area and music could be heard from every direction on Saturday at Brown’s Island. “I just really value seeing queer people being able to […]
OPINION: With voter registration season nearing its peak, voting apathy is no longer ‘in’
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor The time has come. You’re sitting in Monroe Park or on the Cabell lawn with a group of your friends. Then, someone approaches you and asks that familiar fall question. “Are you registered to vote?” What’s your answer? I genuinely can say I have lied to these volunteers. But let’s be […]
OPINION: During the ‘red zone’ of the school year, sexual assault is still unacceptable
Bryce Randall, Contributing Writer As is expected during the first six to seven weeks of a new school year, VCU and Richmond have seen recent reports of sexual assaults. But this isn’t unique to VCU; it’s become such a national expectation that this time period is referred to as the “red zone” by some news […]
OPINION: The ‘fake news’ era is a war on journalism itself
Andrea Kaniecki, Contributing Writer My whole life is centered around the media. As an undergraduate student studying journalism, my classes start by discussing news and current events. I write article after article on local and national news, and I study the ins and outs of the media industry with a specific focus on journalism. I […]
VCU Police chiefs speak on newly appointed roles, recruitment and jurisdictions
Mackenzie LaBar, Contributing Writer After the expansion of VCU Police’s jurisdiction and the appointment of the first new police chief in nine years, leaders in the department are discussing newly appointed roles, coverage of the city and challenges in recruitment. In August, former Assistant Police Chief Howard “Mike” O’Berry became the department’s interim chief, and […]
Proceeds from Peter Pan production supports families at the border
Landon Roberts, Contributing Writer The Richmond Catholic Theater embarked on a 12-hour project on Saturday with the hopes to reconnect immigrant families at the Mexican-American border. “The Peter Pan Project” was organized by Christine Arena, the managing artistic director of the Richmond Catholic Theater. The project gave all participants from 9 a.m to 9 p.m. […]