Cross-country start off season on high note with underclassmen, optimistic for future
Arrick Wilson, Contributing Writer The future is bright for the VCU men’s cross-country team, with underclassmen leading the way. The Rams have been stepping up to the competition with eight underclassmen at the helm; among them, freshman Kendall Phillips and sophomore Johnny White have led the Rams in their first two meets this season. “You […]
PRESS BOX: NBA players should trust the science and get the COVID-19 vaccine
Yanni Kouiroukidis, Contributing Writer To me, the decision to get my COVID-19 vaccine was a no brainer. I felt as though this was the best option to keep me and my family safe. I rolled up my sleeve and attended my appointment at the VCU University Student Commons as soon as I became eligible. Brooklyn […]
‘Why Am I Not on the Stage?’: Third-party gubernatorial candidate speaks out on exclusion from debates
Selna Shi, Contributing Writer Third-party candidate Princess Blanding interrupted Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin and Democratic candidate Terry McAuliffe in the final gubernatorial debate on Sept. 28. “I’m on the ballot. Why am I not on the stage?” Blanding stated. “We have these two rich white men sitting up there and you don’t hear anyone reporting […]
COVID-19, the Flu and Seasonal Allergies: Know the difference
Emma Carlson, Contributing Writer With the fall season comes flu season, and during a COVID-19 pandemic, it can be difficult to differentiate between flu symptoms, COVID-19 symptoms or fall allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Both COVID-19 and the flu can either cause symptoms or none at all, known as asymptomatic […]
VCU alumnus Tony-nominated for Broadway’s ‘Slave Play’
Zahra Ndirangu, Contributing Writer VCU alumnus Blair Russell remembers the moment when he was nominated for a Tony Award, he was surrounded by the silence of his Mexico City home in October 2020. “I remember when the nominations came out because we were still in a weird time during the pandemic,” Russell said. “It was […]