‘Optimistic’: VCU basketball player looks to bounce back
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer VCU basketball redshirt junior guard Jarren McAllister is going through rehab after tearing his ACL for the third time since coming to VCU in the 2019-2020 season. Before ever stepping foot at the Siegel Center, McAllister was a three-star recruit and top 10 Virginia prospect of the class of 2018, according […]
Sports’ pick of the week
Olivia Clark, Contributing Writer For this week’s pick, we’re focusing on the NHL as the Washington Capitals take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome arena in Calgary, Canada on Dec. 3. The Washington Capitals started off their season with a two-game losing streak while the Calgary Flames were starting off strong with a three-game […]
‘Born creative’: VCU alum opens pandemic-inspired collection
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer What began as a creative outlet during the pandemic turned into bright colors, powerful messages and treasures from the past and emerged into Julia Malakoff’s Paper Jewels collection. Paper Jewels is a series of three different shows created between 2020 and 2022 on display at the Weinstein Jewish Community Center, according […]
A ‘playground’ for innovators: Entrepreneurs bring ideas to life at Richmond space
Peggy Stansbery, Staff Writer VCU students, alumni and community members push, experiment with and showcase their innovative ideas at Shift Retail Lab. The Shift Retail Lab provides current and former VCU students a space to test and sell their products and services, according to Garret Westlake, founder of Shift Retail Lab, associate vice provost for […]
‘Pursue what you want’: Jennette McCurdy encourages students in honest conversation
Katharine DeRosa, Executive Editor Jennette McCurdy is urging VCU students to forge their own path in life — whatever it may be. McCurdy starred in the hit Nickelodeon shows “iCarly” and “Sam & Cat” as Sam Pucket from 2007 to 2014, but her talk with student Malcolm Small titled “Taking Charge,” reached well beyond her […]
‘It didn’t happen’: Virginia remains blue after red wave predictions
Diana Ho, Contributing Writer Virginia remains a majority blue state after incumbent Democratic representatives won re-election. The incumbent democrats that won re-election were Abigail Spanberger, Donald McEachin, Bobby Scott, Don Beyer, Gerry Connolly and Jennifer Wexton, according to the Virginia Public Access Project. Incumbent Rep. Elaine Luria of the 2nd District lost her seat to […]
Students celebrate indie art through expo
Natalie Barr, Contributing Writer A mix of bright colors, sketches, stickers, comics and illustrations inspired from fantasy and social issues filled the University Student Commons for the annual Richmond Indie Comic Expo, or RICE. RICE is a student-led event to showcase and promote the comic scene in Richmond, according to Alexander Tyree, senior VCUarts communication […]
Sports’ pick of the week
Marcus Wilson, Contributing Writer For this week’s pick, we’re going to the NFL as the Washington Commanders square off against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Nov. 20. The Commanders and The Texans started their 2023 season campaign with a losing record. Both teams took losses in their most recent appearances, […]
‘Wonderfully weird’: VCUarts student curates her first show exploring posthumous records
Peggy Stansbery, Staff Writer Thousands of years ago human bodies were sacrificed into bogs, according to artist Elise Wojtowicz. In Ireland, people dig into bogs to gather peat for fuel causing these bodies to be rediscovered, according to Wojtowicz. She said the bodies found are so well preserved their wrinkles can be seen, they still […]
VCU edges out Morgan State to win 69-54
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer Bersabeh Kemaw, Contributing Writer VCU defeated the Morgan State University Bears in a back and forth contest to increase the black and gold’s record to two wins and zero losses. VCU graduate student forward Brandon Johns Jr. led the team in scoring with 14 points. VCU junior point guard Adrian “Ace” […]