Positivity drives Gasperini on and off golf course
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Trailing the leaders by eight shots with only 12 holes to play at the first golf tournament of the season in Savannah, Georgia, senior Peter Gasperini thought he could work his way at the top. He just had to string a few birdies together to pull within reach. Gasperini looked at […]
Student group bends time, gender identity through on-campus drag shows
Ebonique Little, Spectrum Editor Now much more than a pass-through to get to the other side of campus, Monroe Park has become a safe haven for “kings, queens and everything in-betweens.” John Carmel, a freshman film major, and Harris Erickson, a freshman theatre major, started Time Warp, a drag performance group, last October. Seven students […]
UPDATE: Richmond police investigating possible link between Gilmer Street shooting deaths of VCU student, teen
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor The Richmond Police Department is investigating a possible connection between the deaths of a 17-year-old and a VCU student who were shot and killed in the 400 block of Gilmer Street within 26 hours of each other. The person shot on Monday has been identified by Richmond Police as Cody Woodson, […]
‘We’re not leaving without Cane’s today’: Reopened VCU restaurants attract hungry students
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Crunchy chicken, buttery toast, salty fries and signature tangy sauce had students lined up outside Laurel & Grace Place on March 22 in anticipation of Raising Cane’s reopening its doors. The building at the corner of North Laurel and West Grace streets was closed at the start of the spring semester […]
VCU men’s basketball removed from NCAA tournament due to COVID-19 protocols
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s basketball’s game against Oregon in the NCAA tournament was called off due to COVID-19 protocols on Saturday, less than three hours before tipoff. The cancellation ends the season for the black and gold. The Rams, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander, had positive tests on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday morning. […]
VCU dining plan holders left behind more than 230,000 swipes last fall
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor More than 232,000 VCU meal swipes went unclaimed by dining plan holders in the fall semester, according to a university spokesperson. That figure, equating to roughly $2.3 million worth of food, has increased by nearly 14,000 swipes since fall 2019. Each swipe is equivalent to $10.05, according to VCU Dine. Students […]
VCU adjuncts petition for fair treatment
Grace McOmber, Contributing Writer Dressed in caps and gowns, adjunct professors marched along campus to a graduation procession song. Typically overlaid with congratulatory cheers, the song was instead accompanied by disgruntled chants. Composed of adjunct professors in VCUarts, Adjuncts Organizing for Fair Pay, or AOFP, presented a petition to the Office of the President on […]
Staff Editorial | Adam Oakes’ death left a void in our community. VCU, Delta Chi share blame
For most VCU students, moving to Richmond is a lasting memory, marked by excitement and hopefulness. Opportunities seem endless — new places to explore, communities on campus to join, new friends to make. Our university naturally promotes the advantages of living in an urban environment, boasting a “campus with no boundaries” on its website. “The […]
VCU men’s basketball advances to A-10 championship
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor From the preseason ranking of No. 9 to the Atlantic 10 championship game, men’s basketball proved the doubters wrong over the weekend, winning two A-10 tournament games to advance to the title game next Sunday. The Rams beat Dayton on Friday afternoon and Davidson in the semifinals on Saturday night. They […]
Rao: Greek life review will honor Adam Oakes, create accountability
Anna Chen, Contributing Writer President Michael Rao detailed VCU’s “independent, comprehensive review” of Greek life in a statement released Tuesday. The effort follows the death of 19-year-old freshman Adam Oakes. Oakes was found dead Feb. 27 at a residence on West Clay Street. His family says a Delta Chi fraternity hazing event resulted in his […]