Humor: Productive procrastination
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions Editor “What is a productive procrastinator?” you ask? Well, seeing as how I consider myself the greatest productive procrastinator on this side of the Potomac, I feel that I have the authority to enlighten you. One that productively procrastinates does not revel in a family-sized bag of wavy potato chips to delay […]
Rams dominate in double-header
Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer The VCU women’s tennis team had a dominant day, winning both of their matches against the North Carolina Central University Eagles and George Mason University Patriots in a doubleheader on Friday, Jan. 26. The two victories put VCU’s spring season record at 4-0 and it is their third straight win where […]
Art center connects artists with the community, works to inspire
Samantha Granados, Contributing Writer The sound of live music and socialization filled the air as attendees and artists gathered at Art Works for its 4th Friday Art Show opening ceremony on Jan. 26. The event debuted four new exhibitions that will continue through Feb. 17, according to the Art Works website. This past 4th Friday […]
2023: The year of divisive video game movies
Ryan Humphrey, Contributing Writer You would have to be living under a rock to not have heard about either of the two biggest video game film adaptations of 2023. “Five Nights at Freddy’s” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” were alike not only in their financial success but in their controversy, with each franchise’s fans […]
Player Profile: Joe Bamisile returns home to play for the Rams
Malachi Keys, Contributing Writer University of Oklahoma transfer Joe Bamisile has been just what the doctor ordered for VCU’s Men’s basketball team. VCU is the fourth stop for the fourth-year six-foot-four guard out of Monacan High School in Chesterfield. “He is one of the hardest working kids that I have ever coached,” said Monacan head […]
Scouting Report: VCU vs. Richmond
VCU’s men’s basketball will face the University of Richmond Spiders in the Capital City Classic on Feb. 3 here at the Siegel Center. The CT Sports staff chose their notable players for this matchup. VCU Rams Alexis Washington, Contributing Writer Joe Bamisile – The six-foot-four-inch fourth-year guard Joe Bamisile is an explosive three-level […]
VCU plans to turn Grace Street into a campus “main street”: What could that look like?
Andrew Kerley, Audience Editor VCU wants to turn West Grace Street into a campus “main street,” according to the ONE VCU Master Plan, the document guiding VCU’s physical development for the next decade. The ONE VCU Master Plan was approved by the board of visitors nearly five years ago, according to its website. The plan […]
Flu season at VCU: How students can stay healthy
Nick Caffacus, Contributing Writer The flu season this winter brought more than just influenza to VCU students, according to reports from the Virginia Department of Health. Many Richmonders are still suffering from a plethora of respiratory illnesses, many of which can share similar symptoms, according to the CDC. “I think that can be really confusing […]
‘Evoke spirit of calm’: Market features self-care products
Salma Escoto, Contributing Writer Outdoors on a rainy day, small businesses selling self-care products lined up around the Main Line Brewery. The Self Care Sunday Market hosted by Artisan Events occurred at the Main Line Brewery on Sunday, Jan. 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., where small local businesses set up tents to sell […]
Annual Black History Month lecture provides ‘tools to a better future’
Sofia Hussain, Contributing Writer The James Branch Cabell Library at VCU will host their annual Black History Month lecture on Feb. 6 at 7 p.m., bringing a fresh and singular voice presenting the emerging field of graphic medicine, according to the VCU libraries website. Shirlene Obuobi, M.D., a Ghanaian-American physician and cartoonist, will deliver her […]