Another day, another celebrity beauty brand
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor It seems like every time I turn on my phone, another celebrity is launching their “new” and “never-before-seen” beauty brand. From singers and movie stars to TV personalities, the beauty industry is one long red carpet rolled out for famous people who want to attach their names to a blush or […]
Quick on their feet: A goalkeeper’s guide to saving a penalty
Alexis Washington, Contributing Writer Shot stop ability, ability to handle crosses into the box and a great communicator are qualities of an efficient goalkeeper, according to VCU women’s soccer head coach Lindsey Martin. A goalkeeper must be both physically and mentally prepared to stop goals, particularly during penalty kicks, according to University of Richmond staff […]
CT Sports’ staff predict World Series
The 2024 MLB playoffs started on Oct. 1 as six teams have officially clinched a playoff spot. Here are some of the CT Sports’ staff predictions on who will win the World Series. Dan Elson, Contributing Writer The New York Yankees will beat the Philadelphia Phillies in seven games to win the World Series. The […]
The case of the missing dining dollars
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor After I finally tracked down Rodney the Ram, I was left without a case. A detective without a case is as useless as a doctor without a patient. Granted, it’s not like I spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a medical degree — I got my private investigator […]
‘Speak out’: Political experts talk shop at annual symposium
Jack Glagola, News Editor Harshini Kanala, Contributing Writer Students, faculty, Virginia politicians and more packed the Singleton Center on Sept. 17 for this year’s Wilder Symposium, featuring a panel of top political experts from Virginia and focusing on dialogue between politicians and the electorate. The panelists discussed their thoughts and predictions about November’s elections, former […]
Scouting Report: VCU vs Dayton
The VCU women’s volleyball will face off against the University of Dayton Flyers on Oct. 4 at the Siegel Center. VCU Jenny Allen, Contributing Writer Anja Kujundzic – Second-year libero Anja Kujundzic will make it tough for Dayton to take home a victory against VCU. Last season, Kujundzic was named second-team All-Atlantic 10 Conference and […]
Press Box: Should I play or should I go?
Andrew McGhan, Contributing Writer Miami Dolphins starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa should retire. He suffered his third concussion in four years in a Thursday night game against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 12. When Tagovailoa went down, his right arm extended out and his hands curled, a response called fencing. It is an involuntary physical position […]
El Centro: VCU’s empowering commitment to the Latinx community
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer VCU is embracing its diverse student body by introducing a Latin-based inclusive resource center, El Centro, dedicated to supporting Latinx students, faculty and staff. The resource center’s efforts focus on enhancing both the academic journeys and the overall experience of Latinx students at VCU, providing them with the tools and opportunities […]
New election poll released, students react
Max Walpole, Contributing Writer Vice President Kamala Harris is ahead of former President Donald Trump in Virginia by 10 points, 46% to 36%, according to the latest Commonwealth Poll released by the VCU L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs on Sept. 11. Trump previously led President Joe Biden by three points, 39% […]
The Art Deco era comes alive at annual picnic
Daijah Hinmon, Contributing Writer The Wilton House Museum hosted its 12th annual Gatsby Afternoon Picnic on Sept. 21, while also celebrating the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with a blue theme, according to the Art Deco Society of Virginia website. The Gatsby Afternoon Picnic started out as a casual, old-fashioned-themed picnic open […]