VCU events honor MLK, inspire a beloved community
Emily McCauley, Spectrum Editor “It’s important to take the opportunity to celebrate the legacy and life of Martin Luther King Jr.,” said Stephen Davenport, assistant vice president for social and economic development for the Division of Community Engagement at VCU. The Division of Community Engagement at VCU presents the Thriving Communities: The Legacy of MLK’s […]
VCUarts Theatre students collaborate to produce supernatural thriller
Emily McCauley, Contributing Writer From acting in the show to choreographing fight scenes, students have been working together on various theatrical aspects to produce the upcoming mainstage VCUarts Theatre production. VCUarts Theatre students and faculty present “Let the Right One In” from Oct. 5 through 8 at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts. The […]
Event bridges, highlights West African and African American traditions
Kerri Gentius, Contributing Writer The influence of West African culture settled over Abner Clay Park as people gathered together as far as the eye could see. The Elegba Folklore Society hosted its 32nd Annual Down Home Family Reunion on Aug. 19. The reunion is a showcase of West African influence on southern African American culture, […]
AFROX fashion show captures the essence of Black culture
Natalie Barr, Staff Writer Daisy Palmer, a senior psychology student, saw a post on a model’s Instagram story and decided to attend the BLK Runway’s AFROX show. “The graphic design, the representation of Blackness, the eccentricism of it all just really gravitated towards me,” Palmer said. Palmer believes a show like this is important for […]
Last ride: VCU seniors celebrate careers, Rams defeat George Mason 72-66
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Lights dimmed in the “Stu” as cheers, cries and laughter filled the arena; two VCU seniors walked to the center of the court, met with applause and chants from the VCU fans. The wave of gold and black brightened the court as the game began. It’s the last hurrah for seniors […]
Men’s basketball looks to extend competitiveness into conference play as season continues
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball team was on a four-game winning streak from late December to January. The Ram’s run was put on a pause, due to COVID-19 cancellations and postponements, three days after their Dec. 15 win, preventing the team from playing for 21 days. Head basketball coach Mike Rhoades commented […]
VCU men’s basketball battles top teams in Battle 4 Atlantis tournament
Arrick Wilson, Interim Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program battled against some of the highly ranked schools in Division I basketball last week, placing fourth overall at the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. In the Battle 4 Atlantis, the Rams faced teams like: the Baylor Bears, now the defending national champion; the […]
Wagner spoils VCU’s homecoming, defeating the Rams 56-44.
Arrick Wilson, Interim Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program fell to the Wagner Seahawks 58-44 during Saturday night’s homecoming game, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. The Siegel Center was an ocean of black and yellow, with 7,412 Ram fans and alumni in the stands loudly cheering “defense” to rally the Rams. Head basketball […]
Women’s volleyball ends season on winning streak
Arrick Wilson, Interim Sports Editor Last season, the VCU women’s volleyball squad ended their season with a record of 13 wins and only five losses. The Rams also garnered an Atlantic-10 record of seven wins and two losses, reaching the Atlantic-10 championship. This season, the Rams have repeated the success from last year. On Saturday, […]
Basketball is back: Men’s and women’s basketball ranked fourth in preseason poll
Arrick Wilson, Interim Sports Editor On Oct. 27, The Atlantic 10 conference released their annual preseason awards, along with their preseason poll, on the league’s media day that was conducted virtually via ESPN+. In the preseason poll anticipating who would win the next A-10 title, the men’s and women’s basketball programs both placed fourth, […]