Defense leads VCU men’s basketball over Mount St. Mary’s in home opener
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Men’s basketball defeated Mount St. Mary’s 60-42 on Saturday. The match marked the Rams’ first appearance in the Stuart C. Siegel Center in more than 280 days. The defense led the win, scoring 26 points off of 23 Mountaineer turnovers and logging season-highs of 18 steals and eight blocks in the […]
VCU women’s basketball secures win against Buffalo with late comeback
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor The Rams knocked off Buffalo 61-55 at the Siegel Center on Thursday night, closing the contest with a 13-3 run. The match was VCU’s only home appearance in its first 10 games. Freshman guard Sarah Te-Biasu, who was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week after just three collegiate games, sparked […]
Staff Editorial: Farewell, 2020
This year was hard for student journalists. Amid a global pandemic, civil unrest and a shift to virtual learning, those of us at The CT balanced several responsibilities. We applied objectivity to divisive subjects to bring you the facts on what’s happening in your community. We sometimes broke away from old rules and standards to […]
Life sciences building to remain closed after fire at VCU
Andrew Ringle, Executive Editor Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer Crews responded Wednesday to a fire on the roof of a university life sciences building that produced a towering cloud of smoke visible throughout the Fan neighborhood. Delays are expected on Cary Street as emergency vehicles continue to respond. The Eugene P. and Lois E. Trani Center […]
‘Stop the Steal’ caravan stops in Richmond amid Trump’s baseless election doubt
Jackson Rebraca, Contributing Writer After weeks of President Donald Trump claiming rigged election results, right-wing conspiracy site Infowars led a “Stop the Steal” caravan across the country to contest the results of the election. The caravan, led by Infowars host Owen Shroyer, stopped in Richmond on Thursday and drew a crowd of roughly 200 people. […]
VCU offering free COVID-19 testing amid students’ winter break worries
Sanjana Ravulapalli, Contributing Writer Mass communications major Julia Daum is heading home and traveling out of state during winter break. But due to Richmond’s case numbers, the sophomore said she will get a precautionary COVID-19 test before she returns to Fauquier County. As the end of the semester approaches, students are preparing to head home […]
Gov. Northam ramps up COVID-19 restrictions for restaurants, bars and gatherings as cases surge
Katharine DeRosa, News Assistant New COVID-19 restrictions implemented this week caused stress among restaurant owners who have adapted to on-the-fly changes throughout the summer and fall. City Dogs, an American-style restaurant in Richmond, opened its first location in Shockoe Slip in 2008 and a second location closer to VCU’s campus in 2009. Owner Cliff Irvy […]
Online open house yields higher attendance
Anya Sczerzenie, Staff Writer An event showcasing VCU’s campus and housing options for potential students continued online this semester, and although some students saw faults in the virtual format, the university noted an increase in attendance. VCU held its virtual open house event for incoming students from Nov. 9-13. It, like most university events, shifted […]
Virginia Latino voters excited for Biden presidency
Ada Romano, Capital News Service The Latino vote went to different candidates around the nation, but in Virginia a majority of Latinos favored former Vice President Joe Biden and are hopeful he’ll reverse President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. More than 60% of Latinos in Virginia voted for Biden during this year’s presidential election, while almost […]
Richmond races near end with projected reelection for Stoney
Jackson Rebraca, Contributing Writer After last week’s elections, many familiar faces are expected to maintain power in Richmond’s political sphere. The city’s mayor declared victory in his reelection campaign, and six city council members are projected to return to their seats. Mayor Levar Stoney is expected to secure his second term, leading against Richmond Councilwoman […]