Crossover, $15 minimum wage and gambling: What you missed this week in the General Assembly
Hannah Eason, News Editor Andrew Ringle, Managing Editor Legislators in the Virginia General Assembly reached the midway point of their 2020 session on Tuesday, casting their final votes during what is known as Crossover Day. Going forward, the House of Delegates and the state Senate can no longer vote on their own bills. Before a proposal […]
OMSA lines February with Black History Month events, ‘Shades of Blackness’ theme
Katie Hollowell, Contributing Writer Neon green bingo cards covered tables last Wednesday as hundreds of students joined the Activities Planning Board to guess songs by 2 Chainz, Drake and Chief Keef for Hip Hop Bingo. This was one of the first events to kick off Black History Month this year from the Office of Multicultural […]
Tent city remains on VCU land despite pushback from city officials
Katharine DeRosa, Contributing Writer David Henderson, who lives in a tent city on land leased by VCU, said he has been looking for help outside the camp since September. He hasn’t had much luck. He had received information on housing assistance, Henderson said, but none of the sources followed through to help him. “All I […]
Behind the voice of the Siegel Center
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Every time Hunter Elliott walks into the Siegel Center for a men’s basketball game, he follows the same routine. For the past 34 years, the public address announcer has walked in at the same time, fist-bumped the same security guard and sat down in the same seat with each team’s roster. […]
VCU’s next Common Book analyzes voter suppression ahead of 2020 presidential election
Sanjana Ravulapalli, Contributing Writer Lindsey West, Contributing Writer VCU has chosen “One Person, No Vote,” a book that analyzes the voter suppression against African Americans, for next year’s Common Book. Students will read the book in their focused inquiry classes. After the 2016 election, author Carol Anderson said she noticed many were under the impression […]
VCU students, professors say monument honoring black Union troops would improve inclusivity
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer Many VCU professors and students say the construction of a monument honoring black troops who fought for the Union would improve Richmond’s goal of becoming more inclusive, supporting Richmond City Council’s endorsement of funding for the statue. Honor the 14 Foundation is pushing for the construction of this new monument honoring […]
Rams expect new players to fill crucial roles
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer After winning the Atlantic 10 regular season last year, Rams baseball fell into heartbreak after losing both of their postseason games. Some teams might want to forget and move on from a tragic moment, but for coach Shawn Stiffler and his team, the losses are motivation. “If you’re a competitor, regardless […]
Witt ready for final season with Rams
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Senior infielder Paul Witt returns for a final year on the Rams’ baseball roster Friday, having put together three seasons in the field and at the plate. Witt, who primarily plays second base, is part of a large returning class that includes stalwart senior infielders Brett Norwood and Steven Carpenter. He’s […]
Press Box: Shorter playoff series will reduce injuries in the NBA
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer In last season’s NBA Finals, the Golden State Warriors lost two of their starting five to injuries sustained in the playoffs. The Warriors were the favorites to win the title, but losing superstars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson to injury in the playoffs dashed their chances; opening the door for the […]
‘You First’ program hopes to provide community, guidance for first-generation students
Anya Sczerzenie, Contributing Writer Starting university can be hard for anyone, but it can be especially difficult if you’re the first in your family to go to college. First-generation college students have lower retention and graduation rates, both at VCU and nationwide. This is a gap that VCU’s first-generation student program, You First, hopes to […]