I can’t afford to regret my abortion
Natalie McEwan, Contributing Writer As I sat in the Planned Parenthood waiting room in February, I tried to distract myself from my growing anxiety by watching celebrity renovations on HGTV. A light rain shower kept any protesters away from the empty parking lot, but my hands still trembled as I filled out paperwork. HGTV was […]
‘Celebration of her art’: Amy Winehouse tribute tour comes to Richmond
Carolyn Slingluff, Contributing Writer Longtime artist and producer Remember Jones brought “Back to Back to Black: The Amy Winehouse Celebration” to The Canal Club in Richmond on Nov. 30. The show began as a one-night production eight years ago and has morphed into an annual tour, traveling to over 40 states and countless cities in […]
The Fib Show No. 14
Comic by Dylan Hostetter.
Press Box: Doyle’s dynasty: Women’s volleyball spikes upwards
Malachi Keys, Contributing Writer Tim Doyle took over as head coach of VCU’s volleyball program back in 2023, and after a rocky initial start to his first season, the team has not looked back, finishing the 2024 season 18-9. Doyle was an assistant coach for the Rams during former VCU head coach Jody Rogers’ tenure […]
Time travel: Historical house celebrates holiday traditions across centuries
Maeve Bauer, Contributing Writer Ghailah Nyeanchi, Contributing Writer Agecroft Hall & Gardens will host its “Yuletides at Agecroft: Christmas Open House” event on Sunday, Dec. 8 to celebrate Christmas in “17th-century England, 19th-century London, and 20th-Century Richmond,” according to its website. Yuletides at Agecroft has occurred for over a decade, according to Sarah Yount, Agecroft […]
Title Pending No. 6
Comic by Emily Belson.
The ‘senioritis’ plague
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor As soon as I opened my eyes I could tell that something was off. We were a week out from fall break, a time usually meant for celebration. Everyone on campus looks forward to fall break not only because we have no classes, but because it is the one […]
The big chop: Cutting people off after the election
Lauren Prattis, Audience Editor The day after the election I was full of sadness, anger and confusion. The results were not what I wanted. I woke up in a country where over half of America voted to elect someone willing to completely disregard my rights and those of the people I love. In times of […]
Press Box: Who will sign Soto?
Dan Elson, Contributing writer The New York Yankees superstar outfielder Juan Soto is set to become MLB’s biggest free agent target this offseason. Soto is in his prime and I think he will land one of the biggest contracts in sports history. Soto, only 26, will stay in New York but not in the Bronx, […]
Owls outsoar the Rams, 59-55
Thailon Wilson, Sports Editor Andrew Thompson, Contributing Writer VCU women’s basketball lost to the Temple University Owls on Nov. 15 at the Siegel Center, 59-55. This matchup between the black and gold and the Owls was VCU’s second annual “SupportHER” game, breaking the record for attendance for women’s basketball with 6,093, according to VCU Athletics. […]