Survive and advance: Rams advance to the second round defeating Stony Brook, 56-48
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor In the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, the VCU women’s basketball program defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves, 90-79. In the post-game press conference, VCU head coach Beth O’Boyle said she was pleased with the team’s “effort” in advancing to the next round of the NIT tournament. “It was a […]
Nonprofit opens grant applications for local art and culture projects
Emily Richardson, Contributing Writer Richmond-based CultureWorks annually offers art and culture grants to support artists and organizations in Richmond and central Virginia. CultureWorks is a nonprofit organization based in Richmond with the goal of strengthening artists and organizations “to drive a greater impact in the community,” CultureWorks President Scott Garka said. CultureWorks also financially supports […]
Latin America’s second ‘Pink Tide’ is a result of right-wing government failures
Diana Flores, Contributing Writer When protestors broke into Guatemala’s Congressional building back in 2020, they took their anger to the streets in response to the budget cuts towards health care and education spending — part of the building was set on fire. This demonstration soon became part of a series of protests that broke out […]
Black and gold advance past first round of NIT, defeating Princeton 90-79
Thai Wilson, Contributing writer In the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, the VCU men’s basketball program defeated the Princeton Tigers 90-79 after their quarter-final exit in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament. The Rams started off the first half with a three-pointer by senior guard KeShawn Curry. However, this would be followed up by […]
VCU basketball player, student both charged with simple assault
Katrina Lee, News Editor Freshman VCU basketball forward Jalen DeLoach was arrested and charged with simple assault last month. Taylor Cook, the student who reported the assault, was served with a warrant for simple assault in connection to the case the next day, according to VCU Police Department spokesperson Corey Byers. VCU police received a […]
VCU Symphony performance highlights theme of ‘Unity’
Bailee Padgett, Contributing Writer The VCU Symphony performed a concert entitled “Unity” at the Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, located inside the W.E. Singleton Center, this month in celebration of Richmond’s diverse community. VCU Orchestra Director Daniel Myssyk said as tensions in foreign countries continue to rise with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the resounding theme […]
Virginia House and Senate passes bill to end bond requirements for eviction cases
Katrina Lee, News Editor The Virginia House and Senate passed Senate Bill 474 and its identical companion House Bill 614, which will remove the requirement for indigent Virginians to pay appeal bonds in order to have their eviction cases heard. The bill is awaiting Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature. State Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond, introduced the […]
Fashion’s leap into inclusivity and representation gives me hope for the future
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer I’ve always taken inspiration from fashion shows when it comes to the next trends in society. Luxury brands such as Dior, Chloé and Burberry carry high artistic value when it comes to the runway with details such as hair, makeup and set decorations adding to the fashion ambiance. However, it’s frustrating […]
Women’s basketball loses Atlantic 10 semi-finals, advances to WNIT
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU women’s basketball program fell short in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament. The Rams did not get a bid to the Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association, or NCAA, tournament, but the black and gold did earn a bid in the Women’s National Invitation Tournament, or “WNIT.” On […]
‘This was more personal’: Richmond hijacks VCU’s VCU NCAA tournament hopes
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program lost against the Richmond Spiders in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament quarterfinals, on Friday in Washington, D.C. at the Capital One Arena. Richmond graduate guard Jacob Gilyard said this win was key in the Richmond rivalry in the post-game press conference. “They embarrassed us last time […]