VCU loses to James Madison in Gold Rush Night, 62-60
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer VCU fell to the James Madison University Dukes in a matchup that went down to the final minutes, 62-60. This head to head matchup was the Gold Rush Night and Title IX game at the Stuart C. Siegel Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the civil rights law. Title IX […]
VCU knocks off Vanderbilt in emotional thriller, 70-65
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer The Rams defeated Vanderbilt University Commodores in an emotional, close battle that went all the way down to the final minutes resulting in 70-65. Vanderbilt started off the game with a 6-1 run single-handedly scored by junior forward Myles Stute. The black and gold answered right back by going on an […]
Opinions Editor Ishaan Nandwani says farewell
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Working for The Commonwealth Times took a leap of faith. As a Biology and Spanish major on a pre-medical track, I spent much of my time before The CT studying for biochemistry exams and conducting research at VCU Medical Center. Other pre-meds didn’t spend their time writing for the newspaper, and […]
VCU grant aims to empower unhoused through improv
Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer VCU professors are teaching empowerment and communication skills to unhoused people in Richmond through a blend of medicine and the arts. “It’s not so much about being homeless, it’s about being people,” said Alan Dow, assistant vice president of health sciences for interprofessional education and collaborative care at VCU. The program […]
Richmond sends ambulance to Ukraine with help from VCU Health
Katie Farthing, Contributing Writer With the help of VCU Health, the Richmond Ambulance Authority and Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association sent an ambulance full of medical and fire equipment to Ukraine. “It’s really part of our mission, our mission to preserve and restore health, really for all people in the Commonwealth and beyond the Commonwealth,” […]
Over 500 reports of mold in student housing filed since 2020, officials say
Jack Glagola, Contributing Writer Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Managing Editor Over 530 work orders related to mold in student housing have been filed since 2020, according to the VCU Public Affairs office. The records themselves were withheld from a Freedom of Information Act request from The Commonwealth Times due to the presence of identifying information. […]
Executive Editor Katharine DeRosa says farewell
Katharine DeRosa, Executive Editor Every semester The Commonwealth Times allows graduating seniors to bid adieu to the publication. I won’t be graduating until May, but as my last action as editor-in-chief, I’m bending the rules to accommodate my early departure. Leaving a semester early stings — even if it’s on my own accord. The honest-to-God truth […]
Editor’s list of must-watch holiday movies
Chloe Hawkins, Spectrum Editor The holiday season calls for many traditions such as baking cookies, creating gingerbread houses, attending the annual parade and listening to jolly tunes. Another tradition is curling up under a cozy blanket and watching all the iconic Christmas movies. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) This animated movie may seem like it […]
Back in the Stu: Former pep band director returns to VCU
Bersabeh Kemaw, Contributing Writer Ryan Kopacsi, director of VCU’s pep band, has returned as VCU’s director after a career in Richmond’s fire department. Kopacsi was previously the director of VCU’s pep band, better known as The Peppas, from 1998 to 2016, according to VCU Athletics “I don’t think I ever really wanted to go, but […]
Men’s tennis serves up spring season schedule
Thailon Wilson, Staff writer The back-to-back Atlantic 10 champions announced their schedule for the spring season after a historic final four run. VCU men’s tennis made it all the way to the final four in the NCAA tournament’s doubles bracket run, according to VCU Athletics. The Bertimon twins, graduate student Charles Bertimon and senior Maxence […]