Unbeaten no more, Tennis falls in Ohio
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Tennis traveled to the ITA Kick-Off Weekend Jan. 25-28 in Columbus, Ohio, falling short in all four matches. Men’s VCU lost to Cornell Jan. 27, 4-1, with the lone Rams point coming from winning doubles. Senior Arvid Noren and sophomore Inigo Torre Martin defeated Konstantin Kirovski and Daniel Soyfer, 6-0. Senior […]
Political science professor Herbert Hirsch dies at 77
Fadel Allssan, News Editor Political science professor Herbert Hirsch, who galvanized generations of students and peers to confront the world’s most staggering and intricate questions, however grievous or opaque, died Jan. 21 after a stint of illness. He was 77. Hirsch was an accomplished scholar and author whose expertise on genocide and human rights was […]
Ram in Action: Corey Douglas
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer From Houston, Texas to Tallahassee, Florida, sophomore forward Corey Douglas’ path to Richmond is not like that of his teammates. Douglas has appeared in every Men’s Basketball game so far — including 10 starts — averaging 3.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks to help propel the Rams to a 13-6 record. […]
Every Rose has its thorn: the case for Pete
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Seventeen major league records. Ten seasons of 200 or more hits and 4,256 total. On any other day, these statistics would mean a first-ballot induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, maybe even unanimous. In Pete Rose’s case, however, it does not. Rose’s baseball betting resulted in loss of Hall of […]
Students, faculty celebrate university at Winter Ball
Walter Chidozie Anyanwu, Contributing Writer Students and faculty dressed to a T for the 15th annual MCV Winter Ball Jan. 26 at Main Street Station, which brought students and faculty together for a night of music, dancing and food. Held by the Student Government Association, the ball was slated to begin at 8 p.m. and go […]
Track and Field at the Patriot Games
Nile McNair, Contributing Writer Women’s Track and Field dominated the competition at George Mason’s 2019 Patriot Games Jan. 25-26, leaving with several first-place finishes. The Men’s team only participated on the second day, ending the day with strong group and individual performances. Women’s Sophomore multi-event athlete Courtney Higgins had an impressive performance, finishing first in two […]
Karen Pence teaching at an anti-LGBTQ+ school doesn’t surprise me
Brianna Scott, Opinions Editor When news broke that Karen Pence, Vice President Mike Pence’s wife, was returning to Immanuel Christian School to teach art, many were baffled. The school has a reputation for being anti-LGBTQ+. But most people expected it because of Mike Pence’s history of being less than supportive to the LGBTQ+ community, to put […]
“Cold War”: A striking masterpiece and an ode to passion
Brandon Shillingford, Contributing Writer In a year filled with spectacular period pieces, director Paweł Pawlikowski’s “Cold War” — a follow-up to his Oscar-winning film “Ida” — stands out as a haunting and powerful love letter to his parents’ relationship and an immaculate portrait of passion under the shadow of political oppression. “Cold War” tells the story […]
American Civil War Museum CEO discusses social justice at MLK week event
Walter Chidozie Anyanwu, Contributing Writer The CEO of the American Civil War Museum spoke at Cabell Library Jan. 23 about social justice through the lens of some of Martin Luther King Jr.’s work and writing. Christy Coleman’s work at the museum involves documenting history in addition to providing historical context to help the general public understand […]
Reed’s playing status up in the air
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Sophomore guard Tera Reed is a game-time decision tonight against Massachusetts. Reed missed Jan. 27’s win over Saint Louis due to an injury. This was the first game this season that Reed missed after starting the first 19. “She is one of our best defenders,” coach Beth O’Boyle said. “She uses her […]