VCU men’s basketball ends winning streak in loss against George Mason
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s basketball out-rebounded Richmond on Wednesday by 16. Only three days later, VCU saw a complete 180, being out-rebounded by George Mason 42-26. The Rams’ six-game winning streak was snapped by the Patriots on Saturday afternoon, falling in overtime 79-76 at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. “When you turn the ball […]
VCU women’s basketball beats La Salle in overtime
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor For VCU’s women’s basketball, going into overtime in Atlantic 10 play is anticipated. Thursday night’s game against La Salle fit that trend. The Rams beat the Explorers 63-62 at the Stuart C. Siegel Center in overtime, the fourth A-10 overtime game of the season for the black and gold. “I just […]
AAVE is not your internet slang. It is Black culture.
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor “You talk white.” I’ve never been quite sure how I should feel when I hear that. Am I supposed to be honored or offended? I am articulate. I speak eloquently with minimal pauses and stutters. I formulate well-thought-out responses and provide my direct opinion. Words come easily to me. But I […]
Rams beat Spiders, extend winning streak to 6 games
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Sophomore guard Bones Hyland didn’t score for the first 12 minutes on Wednesday night, but by the time he did, he had five rebounds. The aggressiveness on the glass led to Hyland logging a career-high 12 rebounds as men’s basketball beat Richmond 68-56 at the Siegel Center. After the game, Hyland […]
VCU alumni reflect on lack of Black presence in student media
Iman Mekonen, Managing Editor On a weekend in the late ’90s, someone in VCU’s communications building would find a group of Black students gathered in a computer lab, playing music and having fun. What looked like a high-energy party was a glimpse into the production schedule of The Vine, VCU’s former Black student-led publication. “It […]
VCU begins condensed minimester courses to assist students
Christina Amano Dolan, Contributing Writer VCU is offering students the choice to enroll in various accelerated courses for the spring 2021 semester, for individuals who may be struggling with maintaining a full course load in a virtual learning environment. The minimesters are being offered in three separate terms during the spring, with one term lasting […]
‘Organ Thieves’ author calls on MCV to apologize for 1968 heart transplant controversy
‘Organ Thieves’ author calls on MCV to apologize for 1968 heart transplant controversy Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer In 1968, a Black factory worker named Bruce Tucker suffered a head injury while out with friends. He was taken to the hospital at the Medical College of Virginia, or MCV, where he died. Without the consent of […]
Students, faculty weigh in on modern-day conspiracy theories
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Dylan Seay, Contributing Writer Mary Ann Owens was on her way to work as an international wire editor for USA Today on Sept. 11, 2001, when she heard a deafening noise. She looked up to see a plane moments before it crashed into the Pentagon. Owens rushed to get pictures of […]
BHM Profile | Richmond activist seeks end to disparate marijuana law enforcement
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor After Black Lives Matter protests erupted in Richmond last May, supporting the work of protesters and leading demonstrations became a full-time career for Chelsea Higgs Wise. “People were getting physically beaten by the police, the tear gas was impacting people’s bodies,” said Wise, a clinical social worker and VCU alumna. “So […]
Men’s basketball to host Richmond on 5-game winning streak
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Coach Mike Rhoades said he wanted the late-game Jan. 20 loss against St. Bonaventure to serve as a learning experience for the men’s basketball team before they played in Friday’s rematch. The Bonnies erased the Rams’ 15-point halftime lead during the Jan. 20 matchup in Olean, New York, winning the game […]