Audrey’s Astrology: Aug. 24 – Sept. 6
Audrey Favel, Contributing Writer Hi fellow Rams! My name’s Audrey, I’m a senior at VCU, and I’ve been studying all things metaphysical for almost 3 years now. I’m really excited to write the astrology section for The Commonwealth Times, and hope you guys find it just as interesting as I do! Forecast: The Sun just […]
Nick’s Picks: El Pope’s $7 Sunday Brunch is unreal
Nicholas Barahona, Contributing Writer Welcome to Nick’s Picks. Join me, Nick Barahona, on our journey through the city of Richmond where I will review and showcase the different cuisines and restaurants in close proximity to campus, from the lens of a VCU student. To all new and returning Rams, I welcome you to an exciting […]
A guide to grappling with the imperfect, impermanent college experience
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor As the searing summer heat draws to an end, and the cool autumn breeze begins to take hold, it can only mean one thing: the end of exotic vacation days and the start of the new school year. Back to the grind, as they say. As a senior, I’m equally excited […]
PRESS BOX: VCU fans should be excited for the future of Ram’s Baseball
Thailon Wilson, Contributing Writer VCU’s home run hitter, former redshirt sophomore, Tyler Locklear was drafted to MLB team the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the Draft. Last year, Locklear had a record-breaking season where he put up 20 home runs and 78 RBIs, or runs batted in, according to VCU Athletics. Five players […]
Spectrum editor’s back to school list
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor Welcome back to campus, Rams! As we transition out of the “summer scaries” and back into reality, it’s important to remember the life hacks that get students through the first week of fall semester. 1. Buy a monthly planner Starting a new semester can take a lot of planning and organizing. […]
Interuniversity partnership to increase mental health services for students
Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer VCU, Virginia Tech and James Madison University students now have access to additional mental health services because of a partnership formed in January with TimelyMD, according to VCU Associate Director of Clinical Services Caroline Coffill. Coffill said the universities’ partnership with the virtual medical care company, TimelyMD, is a “necessary addition” […]
Email scammer who cost the University nearly half a million dollars detained until further notice
Anna Chen, Audience Editor Katrina Lee, News Editor The individual charged with defrauding VCU of nearly half a million dollars in a 2018 email scam is being detained in custody until the start of his trial. The Department of Justice announced on Aug. 10 the scam, run by three individuals who hold dual citizenship in […]
‘Vampirology’: Richmond locals learns about human experience through vampires
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor Richmond locals sunk their teeth into history and folklore during a Vampirology course fostered by Virginia-based professor Stanley Joseph Stephanic. Profs and Pints brings college professors into local coffee shops, pubs and other venues to spread their knowledge, according to its website. These lessons range from politics, economics and gardening to […]
Top 5 VCU women’s soccer games to look forward to this season
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The women’s soccer program made it to the Atlantic 10 postseason tournament last season, with the A-10 regular season championship. The 13-win season concluded after VCU took an upset loss in the first round of the tournament to Saint Joseph’s University. Along with the upcoming games, Ram fans should also look […]
University welcomes students back with more than 170 events
Katrina Lee, News Editor Hundreds of students in black and gold t-shirts gathered at Monroe Park on Monday during the university’s New Student Convocation, where President Michael Rao welcomed VCU’s class of 2026. The University Student Commons put on events such as the New Student Convocation the first couple weeks of classes for VCU’s Weeks […]