Pick of the week: The Lakers primed to take over Madison Square Garden
Malachi Keys, Contributing Writer This week’s pick of the week is the Los Angeles Lakers over the New York Knicks on Saturday, Feb. 1 in the ABC Primetime slot. With it being potentially one of, if not the last game Lakers forward LeBron James will play at the Mecca, expect him to show out for […]
Behind the booth; VCU DJs shape Richmond’s underground rave scene
Bella LoBue, Contributing Writer The rave scene is a notable aspect of VCU culture. From house shows by local bands in basements to a DJ in a crowded backyard, Richmond offers various opportunities for students to engage with music and practice DJing while interacting with the community. Nevaeh Hill, a third-year public relations student, or […]
The Fib Show No. 17
Comic by Dylan Hostetter.
VCU breaks the Bonnies’ curse, 75-61.
Alexis Washington, Staff Writer VCU had a monumental 75-61 win, ending their four-game losing streak against Atlantic-10 opponent St. Bonaventure University on Friday, Jan. 25. VCU won the tip-off but had a slow start. SBU went on a 7-2 run in the first three minutes of the game. They quickly established dominance on the court, […]
Night at the internet: The TikTok ban
Natalie McEwan, Opinions and Humor Editor Being a brain rot connoisseur is not an easy job. It’s not as simple as passively scrolling on the toilet or before bed. It is a way of life — one I take very seriously. I even devised the perfect system for my homework, a system that helps me […]
The lost art of moving on
Henry Jobe, Contributing Writer Humans have always been drawn to sequels, a second opportunity. It is part of our human curiosity to want to know what happens next. Most of William Shakespeare’s plays directly precede or follow each other narratively and there are more film trilogies than I could ever count. Despite that, these stories […]
Goodbye, TikTok? Ban, unban raises public suspicion
Jack Glagola, News Editor The social media app TikTok went offline on Jan. 19 ahead of a ban the Supreme Court upheld on Jan. 17. The app came back online 14 hours later after President Donald Trump promised to give their parent company 90 days to sell the app to an American company or face […]
Sam Morril’s ‘The Errors Tour’ bringing stand-up comedy to Richmond
Dylan Hostetter, Executive Editor The historic National Theater will host stand-up comedian Sam Morril on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. The show is part of his state-spanning “Errors Tour,” a name meant to evoke — and possibly be confused with — Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour,” according to Morril. […]
Adulting 101: The dance with your credit score
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer For many college students, the road to financial independence is filled with firsts: first job, first paycheck and for some, the first credit card. Navigating this new responsibility can seem daunting, but having a credit card as a college student isn’t just about convenience — it is a powerful tool to […]
Trans sports ban: House passes bill barring transgender women from school sports
Max Walpole, Contributing Writer The House of Representatives passed a bill, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, on Jan. 14. It would prohibit transgender women from participating in women’s sports at schools receiving federal funding. The bill would also change federal law to define sex as what reproductive organs a […]