‘Deep tradition in Virginia’: Local brewery hosts bluegrass festival
Maeve Bauer, Contributing Writer Molly Manning, Contributing Writer The Hardywood Park Craft Brewery on Ownby Lane hosted its bluegrass festival on Nov. 2. The festival featured bluegrass artists from throughout Virginia and North Carolina for a chance to celebrate music and tradition, according to the Hardywood website. Featured bands included Garden Variety Stringband, […]
The case of the Halloween hangover
Dylan Hostetter, Opinions and Humor Editor Halloween was never my favorite holiday. I hate the color orange, I hate those little beggars always asking for candy and I especially hate being scared. As it turns out, nothing scares me more than an unsolvable case. Well, that and opossums. I didn’t go to the […]
Adulting 101: Seven bucks
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer Balancing college life with real-world financial responsibilities? Now that’s a grind, and it is one I know all too well. Right now, I am a full-time student taking 15 credits, interning at a news station and working the night shift at a part-time job to make ends meet. Each of […]
Press Box: Legitimate or LeNepotism?
Ethan York, Contributing Writer LeBron James is arguably one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game. He has multiple impressive feats in the NBA, including winning four championships with three different organizations, winning four NBA MVP awards and holding the highest total point record of all time in NBA history, according […]
Trump wins presidential election
Jack Glagola, News Editor Peggy Stansbery, Executive Editor Former President Donald Trump officially won the presidential race against Vice President Kamala Harris at 5:34 a.m. on Nov. 6 when he secured the 270 electoral votes necessary to win the election, according to NPR. He won with 277 electoral votes and 51% of the popular […]
Panel presents local candidates, educates student voters
Alexis Washington, Contributing Writer Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer VCU’s NAACP chapter has been encouraging and educating students to vote during their election tour, which kicked off on Sept. 25 with their “Sisters Behind Bars” event. Walking to the polls will be their last stop on election day, according to their Instagram. On the twelfth […]
VCU’s reparations project a year after its introduction
Molly Manning, Contributing Writer Project Gabriel: President’s Special Commission on Slavery and Justice released by VCU in September 2023 is an effort to “report, reconcile and heal the wounds caused by VCU’s historic ties to the institution of slavery,” according to its website. The first commission meeting was held on Jan. 26, 2023 to […]
A guide to a strong volleyball swing
Michael Aghomo, Contributing Writer Jump, swing and boom. In volleyball, a spike is strategically crucial to scoring points and getting past defensive schemes, according to Volleyball World. So how then does an attacker spike the ball? What are the important aspects of a spike? How do great attackers spike a ball with so much power? […]
Press Box: The mind matters
Jenny Allen, Contributing Writer Although it may not seem obvious, sports exceed beyond just the physical elements; the psychological factors are just as crucial. As spectators, we tend only to see the physical activity that goes into sports, leading us to overlook the intellectual side. The mental standpoint of an athlete can surpass one’s athleticism. […]
VCU shuts down Saint Mary’s in exhibition, 102-44
Andrew Thompson, Contributing Writer Ethan York, Contributing Writer The VCU Rams men’s basketball team achieved an easy 102-44 win over the Division III Saint Mary’s College of College of Maryland Seahawks. VCU won the tip-off and drove forward. Graduate student guard Joe Bamisile managed to sink a three after a few offensive rebounds. The Rams […]