Women’s soccer seeks redemption during postponed season
Joe Dodson, Contributing Writer VCU women’s soccer is tapping their disappointment from finishing 10th in the Atlantic 10 as fuel for this season as they prepare to launch their spring campaign against Liberty on Sunday. “We’re super motivated to get this redemption season back,” said senior midfielder Emma Kershner. “This is our time to show […]
Throwing powerhouses dominate first events back
Michael Leahy V, Contributing Writer Through 10 months of uncertainty, senior thrower Makayla McGowan stayed motivated to return to competition when it was safe to do so. “I definitely made an effort to train every day that I could, just because I wanted to stay on top,” McGowan said. “I knew in this field, any […]
From Canada to the Siegel Center: freshman guard makes immediate impact for the Rams
Yanni Kouiroukidis, Contributing Writer In basketball, trust among coaches and teammates is a key to player success. Coach Beth O’Boyle’s trust in freshman guard Sarah Te-Biasu is simple: take advantage of being open. “If it comes to you, shoot it with confidence and be ready to defend,” O’Boyle told Te-Biasu after a women’s basketball win […]
‘Backyard Violinist’ brings live music to Richmonders
Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer Live performances are hard to come by amid COVID-19, subjecting many to seek out virtual and pre-recorded performances as reminders of how things used to be. A local violinist, however, is giving people a glimpse of the past right in their own backyards. Ellen Cockerham Riccio, also known as the “backyard […]