Redshirt Sophomore Tyler Locklear named Second Team All-American
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Ella Floyd, Contributing Writer VCU redshirt sophomore Tyler Locklear was named second-team preseason baseball All-American. Locklear is no stranger to success, with the team picking up 17 awards in a strong season last spring that brought the Rams to the Atlantic-10 title. Locklear took the road less traveled, sitting out and […]
VCUarts student advisory board organizes first market
Mikayla Heightshoe, Contributing Writer The sun shone down on the ring of tables lining the amphitheater’s grass steps as students and pedestrians crowded around artists who sold their diverse products, from original character designs and fan-based prints to masks, buttons, greeting cards and t-shirts. The Communication Arts Student Advisory Board, or CASAB, held an art […]
VCU Baseball Preview: The Rams are looking to knock it out of the park this season
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Thailon Wilson, Contributing Writer Take me out to the ball game, take me out with the crowd. That’s right, baseball is back full swing this spring. The Rams are back at the Diamond, playing multiple key and exciting matchups, this season. The 2021 Atlantic-10 champions start their season on Feb. 18 […]
Nomination of first Black woman to Supreme Court should be celebrated, not deprecated
Mya Harrison, Contributing Writer “The person I will nominate [to the Supreme Court] will be someone of extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity — and that person will be the first Black woman ever nominated to the United States Supreme Court,” President Joe Biden said upon announcing the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer. […]
University faculty analyze Youngkin’s executive order banning critical race theory
Katrina Lee, News Editor Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 11 executive actions on his first day in office on Jan. 15, the first of which ended “the use of inherently divisive concepts, including critical race theory and restoring excellence in K-12 public education in the Commonwealth,” according to the executive order. VCU professor of African […]
Black history must be expanded in schools, global in scope
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor John Henrik Clarke. Bayard Rustin. Mamphela Ramphele. Perhaps you’ve heard their names before; perhaps you haven’t. While they may not be ubiquitously known or actively discussed in Black history, these figures have been instrumental in efforts for equality and justice for Black people on a global scale. Clarke spearheaded the movement […]
Documentary highlights Black hair discrimination in schools
Zahra Ndirangu, Contributing Writer The soon-to-premiere short documentary “Policing Joy” explores the treatment of Black women and girls in school and highlights the issue of hair discrimination. The film will premiere at JxJ Film Festival in Washington D.C. on March 6 and will play at the fifth annual Los Angeles Black Film Festival. VCU education […]
Bill to freeze Virginia’s minimum wage passes House of Delegates, awaits Senate
Kaitlyn McMahon, Contributing Writer A bill that would freeze Virginia’s minimum wage at $11 dollars per hour has passed through the Virginia House of Delegates and was recently assigned to a Senate Committee. Beginning Jan. 1, Virginia increased its minimum wage from $9.50 per hour to $11 per hour. Virginia’s previous minimum wage, $7.25 per […]
PRESS BOX: Predicting the unpredictable — Super Bowl 56 preview
JJ Hendrickson, Contributing Writer After a long, hard-fought season in the NFL, Super Bowl 56 is finally just a few days away. The Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals will be facing off for the Lombardi Trophy on Feb. 13. SoFi Stadium, the Rams’ home field, will play host to the game. This is the […]
There’s a nursing crisis in this country, and it’s only getting worse
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor Like most other kids, my childhood consisted of frequent trips to the doctor’s office. Before seeing my pediatrician, there were several steps critical to my visit: height and weight measurements, eye exams and vaccinations, among many others — all conducted by nurses. But beyond their endless medical responsibilities, nurses offered my […]