The emergence of KeShawn Curry: earning minutes through hard work for VCU men’s basketball
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Drill after drill, KeShawn Curry worked toward one goal last season and during offseason workouts: earn more minutes. His mindset stayed the same each drill he went through: work harder than the person playing in front of him. He was rebuilding his game, refining the basketball fundamentals to show his high-energy […]
Dayton’s second half run proves enough to beat VCU men’s basketball
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Just as the game looked promising for men’s basketball on the road at Dayton, it took a 180-degree turn. The Rams jumped out in front to start the second half on a 6-0 run to pull ahead by 1 point, but that didn’t last long. No. 13 Dayton answered with a […]
Miss America returns to VCU, stresses opioid education during overdose symposium
Hannah Eason, News Editor When they called Camille Schrier’s name as the winner of the Miss America title, she forgot what song was playing in that moment. She described the feeling as “delirious” and something she “never thought would happen.” “I got the ultimate prize and it was a whirlwind and it’s been kind of […]
Prison reform advocates read inmate letters at State Capitol rally
Hannah Eason and Maia Stanley, Capital News Service Activists, family members and supporters rallied Saturday at the Bell Tower in Capitol Square to support recently filed prison reform bills in the General Assembly, including measures such as parole, record expungement and incentives for good behavior. More than 50 supporters attended the rally, which allotted speaking time […]
Over half of selected VCU students opted out of Wi-Fi tracking program
Katharine DeRosa, Contributing Writer More than 50% of students in UNIV classes have opted out of VCU’s pilot attendance program, Ram Attend, according to a university spokesperson, but there are still enough students for an adequate sample size. Associate Vice President for Public Affairs Mike Porter said in an email that 59.65% of students opted […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Muslims are friends, not foes
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, according to Twitter memes, World War III is upon us. As we prepare ourselves for the infamous draft and impending doom, just remember: We should not put Muslims in internment camps. Laugh all you want, but if history serves me right, the last time the United States found itself in […]
Xinjiang: a genocide in the making
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor As you start your first week of classes and get resituated into your college life, there is a genocide happening across the world. A genocide that isn’t being discussed with the urgency it deserves. A genocide that is being silenced and hidden by its leaders. A genocide that holds an amplitude […]
Poll finds majority of Virginia in favor of stricter gun laws
Emma Gauthier, Contributing Writer A majority of Virginians favor stricter gun laws, according to a poll released last week by the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. The poll reported that 53% of residents favor stricter gun laws, while 17% believe laws should be less strict. “Our latest poll numbers suggest, as I have […]
Gun rights activists rally against gun control legislation at Va. State Capitol
Hannah Eason, News Editor Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor It was a little after 8 a.m. at Capitol Square on Monday, and 3-year-old Ryker Hines was wide awake with a cookie in one hand and a pin that read “Guns Save Lives” in the other. “The family spans three generations,” said grandmother Paula Hines with pride […]
New year, new exhibits: a preview to Richmond’s upcoming and current art exhibits
Iman Mekonen, Spectrum Editor The new year means new things to see with new galleries on display. Here’s a preview of what the local art museums and galleries have planned for their upcoming and current projects. Candela Books and Gallery Candela’s current galleries, “The Golden Age” by Alanna Airitam and “Domestic Ballads” by Patty […]