Community activists, artists concerned for future of Marcus-David Peters Circle
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor Every day for eight months, members of Black Lives Matter RVA occupied a circular grassy area to celebrate the arts, host recreational events and tend to community gardens — until a fence barred their entry. “This fence kills what that is — a healing place,” said activist Wilnitka Morrison, pointing toward […]
Ward’s increased playing time leads to improvement
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Sophomore forward Hason Ward didn’t start playing organized basketball until his sophomore year of high school. He didn’t play travel basketball growing up like others at the Division I level, so he’s had to work hard to improve his skill set. Ward’s work ethic has been on display this season, with […]
BHM Profile | Local farmer embarks on a community-led farm initiative
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor After several rejected applications for a loan from the Department of Agriculture, local farmer Mark Davis said he was growing impatient. Davis hoped to use a Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Loan from the USDA’s Farm Service Agency to start a farm rooted in food sovereignty, a concept that gives the consumers […]
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 […]
Hyland, Ward lead VCU men’s basketball over La Salle
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor From an end of shot clock dunk to a one-handed alley oop, sophomore forward Hason Ward made his presence known in his first career start Saturday afternoon. Men’s basketball knocked off La Salle at the Stuart C. Siegel Center 73-62 behind sophomore guard Bones Hyland’s 23 points and Ward’s 13 points […]
Tea Time with Tagwa: Talk to Tagwa
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Tea timers, welcome to the new year. Like most of you, I’m hoping this one’s better. We’re already off to an exciting start — we inaugurated a new president and are waiting patiently as the promised change dawns upon us. The country is still dealing with a roaring pandemic, but vaccination rates […]
Education during the pandemic: The DOE needs to do more
Ishaan Nandwani, Contributing Writer During this pandemic, our lives have changed drastically, but as college students there’s been arguably no place we’ve felt this impact more than our education. As we’ve been ushered into an era of online classes and social distancing, we’ve experienced both the academic and mental challenges of a virtual education. Not […]