VCU takes rematch against Bonaventure, Rams win 74-51
JJ Hendrickson, Contributing Writer The VCU men’s basketball program defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 74-51 on Tuesday night at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. VCU head coach Mike Rhoades said the team performed well in a big win against the Bonnies. “I’m just really proud of our guys. They came ready to play today,” Rhoades […]
Greek life recruitment returns to campus following year-long suspension
Katrina Lee, News Editor VCU Fraternity and Sorority Life recently began its first official recruitment since the freezing of recruitment and intake activities in spring 2021. The university conducted an internal review of Greek life, along with an external review conducted by Dyad Strategies, an educational consulting firm, in August 2021. These reviews stemmed from […]
ADA violation at VCU basketball game raises questions about accessibility on campus
Katrina Lee, News Editor Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer The accessibility standards of the Stuart C. Siegel Center gained public attention on social media after a reporter was recently unable to broadcast the VCU vs. Rhode Island basketball game due to an Americans with Disabilities Act violation. ADA is a law that prevents any form of […]
Richmond’s new bookstore highlights Black authors, gives representation on shelves
Milo Richards, Contributing Writer Richmond’s new addition, The Book Bar, highlights Black, Indigenous and author of color to uplift diverse voices. Founder and owner Krystle Dandridge, who considers herself an avid reader, said she considered owning a bookstore and felt it was imperative she find a space that allowed her to do so. “Essentially the […]
Kamila Valieva’s participation in the Olympics exemplifies a clear racial double standard
Mya Harrison, Contributing Writer “The only difference I see is I’m a Black young lady,” 21-year-old track star Sha’Carri Richardson tweeted out to her 500k followers on Twitter after finding out Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva was still allowed to compete despite failing a routine drug test just prior to the 2022 Winter Olympics. After […]
University considers lifting mask mandate after spring break
Katrina Lee, News Editor The university announced via email to its students and faculty members it is considering rescinding the indoor mask mandate on campus, except for classroom spaces, according to a VCU Together email. University spokesperson Michael Porter stated in an email that VCU’s Public Health Response Team is responsible for deciding on a […]
University student government lobbies at Virginia General Assembly
Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer VCU Student Government Association, or SGA, has been working towards going “a step further” to implement change through lobbying important legislation, according to SGA secretary of state Sydney Biondi. SGA recently put on its “Annual Lobby Day” on Feb. 21. Leading up to the event, SGA votes on pieces of legislation […]
“The Stu” sells out for first time since COVID-19
Kaitlyn Fulmore, Photo Editor After a season of near-full capacity crowds, VCU men’s basketball sold out its first game of the 2021-2022 season on Feb. 18 when playing against the University of Richmond Spiders. The Stuart C. Siegel Center, the arena where VCU hosts home basketball and volleyball games, returned to full capacity in fall […]
Art gallery hosts monthly showing of new exhibitions in downtown Richmond
Chloe Hawkins, Contributing Writer Art Works, a full-service art center located in the Manchester District, opened three new exhibitions Friday night, displaying the art of different stories and backgrounds. The main exhibition features VCUarts painting and printmaking alum Michael O’Neal’s “New Work” located in the Jane Sandelin Gallery, the concept of which came about after […]
Judge sentences former Delta Chi member Andrew White for hazing of Adam Oakes
Katrina Lee, News Editor Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer Former VCU Delta Chi fraternity member Andrew White was sentenced to 24 months of reformative practices, rather than jail time, on Tuesday after pleading guilty to the unlawful hazing of VCU freshman Adam Oakes back in February 2021. The penalization was suggested by the parents of Adam […]