‘We run Richmond’: VCU defeats University of Richmond, 73-58
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball team defeated the University of Richmond Spiders in the Capital City Classic, 73-58 in the Friday afternoon game at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Havoc sold-out crowd chanted “we own Richmond,” as the time dwindled on the game clock. The VCU win made it a regular […]
VCU library features Smithsonian curator at annual Black History Month lecture
Mackenzie Meleski, Contributing Writer VCU Libraries’ annual Black History Month lecture is a time for embracing diversity and inclusion and for celebrating the richness of Black culture, according to the VCU Libraries website. The lecture series features prominent Black voices who encompass this mission, according to its website. This year, they invited Smithsonian curator Dwandalyn […]
VCU falls to crosstown rival University of Richmond, 53-37
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer VCU women’s basketball lost to its biggest rival, the University of Richmond, 53-37 in the annual Capital City Classic. VCU and Richmond have always been at odds with each other ever since the two colleges’ first-ever athletic competition in 1976, according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Fans of both teams will travel […]
TikTok normalized oversharing, but the risks may outweigh the benefits
Breyana Stewart, Contributing Writer “Anxious & Insecure” reads TikTok user Abby Choi’s profile biography. Her most popular video garnered 1.4 million views, 194.5 thousand likes and about 4.7 thousand comments as of Feb. 15. In said video, Choi discusses her lack of romantic experiences and her feelings surrounding it. Some commenters offered words of support […]
Anti-abortion rally at state Capitol sparks discussion among Virginians
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor Editor’s note: Subject matters could be offensive or disturbing to some readers. March for Life held a rally on Feb. 1 at the state Capitol. Since then, advocates on both sides of the issue continue to speak up as the General Assembly continues in session until Feb. 25. Some organizations include […]
‘Secret Ingredients’: VCUarts student’s solo show explores queer theory and food culture
Emily Richardson, Staff Writer How does what we eat determine who we are? Sally Wells, VCUarts painting and printmaking senior, seeks to address this question through their solo show at the Anderson Gallery “Secret Ingredients.” The show is based on a VCU-funded research project Wells began last spring. They decided to take three aspects of […]
VCU Symphony aims to inspire high schoolers through non-traditional piece
Peggy Stansbery, Staff Writer The VCU Symphony plays “Paradise Valley Serenade,” a piece referring to a predominantly Black neighborhood in Detroit known as Black Bottom, according to Daniel Myssyk, professor of music and director of orchestral activities at VCU, who learned this information from Akropolis Quintet. Black Bottom is known for its residents’ significant contributions […]
‘Death of A Pledge: the Adam Oakes Story’: Adam Oakes’ family sues Delta Chi for $28 million
Selna Shi, News Editor Adam Oakes’ family filed a civil lawsuit against 11 members of the Delta Chi fraternity, alumni advisor to the fraternity and the national Delta Chi fraternity, according to Courtney White, president of the Love Like Adam Foundation and Adam Oakes’ cousin. The Oakes family is suing for $28 million in damages, […]
VCU women’s track and field team looks to repeat as indoor Atlantic 10 champions
Andrew McGhan, Contributing Writer The VCU women’s track and field team are set to defend their Atlantic 10 indoor championship on Feb. 25 and 26. The goal for both the men’s and women’s teams is to be champions at the end of each season, according to head coach Jon Riley. The team has to overcome […]
Sports’ pick of the week
Bersabeh Kemaw, Contributing Writer For this week’s pick, we’re heading to the NHL to cover a face off between the Boston Bruins and Seattle Krakens at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington, on Feb. 23. The Bruins are sitting comfortably at number one in both their Atlantic division and the Eastern Conference, with a […]