Students lament tuition, faculty work to create engaging classes
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Economics department chair Leslie Stratton is implementing virtual learning methods that will assist both her and her students in the face of online learning this semester. She plans on using Google Sheets to engage with her students. “We, as faculty, are concerned to make sure that we are offering a quality […]
City of Richmond announces first poet laureate to encourage unity
Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled Reggie Gordon’s last name. Kofi Mframa, Contributing Writer The term “poet laureate” has been on the lips of many since hearing the inaugural poem by the nation’s first National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman. The importance of promoting unity through spoken word has found a place not […]
Reunited: Bertimon twins together again with men’s tennis
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Through receiving messages and photos on WhatsApp, Maxence Bertimon was able to see what playing tennis at VCU was like from afar. His identical twin brother, Charles Bertimon, sent countless pictures and messages to him, showing the city, while Maxence Bertimon played tennis at Georgia Gwinnett College, a NAIA-level school in […]
COVID-19 vaccine to roll out for some students
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer Clinical students who work directly with patients will be first in line among VCU students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, according to a university release. The eligible group of more than 2,000 includes select students from the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing and social work; the College of Health Professions; and […]
Groups visit Richmond for Lobby Day, MLK Jr. Day ahead of U.S. inauguration
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Anna Chen, Contributing Writer While protesters strapped with guns and tactical gear were outnumbered by reporters Monday morning at the Virginia State Capitol, Richmonders on the other side of town at Marcus-David Peters Circle played basketball, danced and barbecued to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. A year ago, Lobby Day […]
Competitiveness and hustle drive Hyland to the basket
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor When sophomore guard Nah’shon “Bones” Hyland rose up for a deep 3-pointer at La Salle last season, his high school coach sat in the stands and said “layup.” It turned the heads of those who sat around him, but Rod Griffin knew the ball was going in. The shot swished through […]
New year, new president, same rules
Tagwa Shammet, Opinions Editor Inauguration Day is finally here. Our country donned a new presidential term on Wednesday, which for many means hope of a new era. We haven’t had the greatest four years under former President Donald Trump — however exciting they may have been — so there is an expectation for change. With […]
VCU men’s basketball defeats George Mason, extending win streak to 7
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Bones Hyland repeatedly blew past George Mason defenders on Wednesday night as the Rams played the Patriots on the road. Each drive into the paint, the sophomore guard scored at the basket. Hyland’s 3-point shots weren’t going down, but cutting in open lanes allowed him to lead VCU over George Mason […]
VCU men’s basketball knocks Dukes by 1 in tight second half
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Late in the first half, men’s basketball led James Madison by as many as 21 points. With under a minute to play, the Dukes clawed back within three. The Rams were able to survive the Dukes second half surge and won 82-81 to close out the non-conference slate at the Stuart […]
Bones Hyland’s 3-point outburst leads VCU men’s basketball over North Carolina A&T
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor When it rains, it pours — and on Wednesday night, it was raining 3-pointers from sophomore guard Bones Hyland. The Wilmington, Delaware native logged career-highs of seven triples and 30 points as men’s basketball knocked off North Carolina A&T 95-59 at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Hyland seemingly couldn’t miss from […]