VCU women’s soccer scores first win of the season against William & Mary
Thailon Wilson, Staff Writer The Rams defeated the William & Mary Pride 1-0 to mark the black and gold’s first win of the season after zero wins, one tie and three losses. The Rams entered the game in a 3-5-2 formation, meaning three defenders, five midfielders and two forwards up front. Right off the gate, […]
University students, professors respond to Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan
Katrina Lee, News Editor President Joe Biden announced a plan last week to forgive large amounts of student loan debt for up to 43 million Americans, according to a press release from the White House. The press release states Biden is using the authority Congress granted the Department of Education to wipe out $10,000 in […]
‘It’s best case scenario’: Former field hockey player returns to VCU
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor VCU assistant coach Shannon Pereira played her graduate season for the black and gold after three years at Saint Francis University. After a professional field hockey and coaching career Pereira is back with the Rams. “I definitely loved my time at VCU. And just being back, especially with the coaching staff […]
Audrey’s Astrology: Aug. 24 – Sept. 6
Audrey Favel, Contributing Writer Hi fellow Rams! My name’s Audrey, I’m a senior at VCU, and I’ve been studying all things metaphysical for almost 3 years now. I’m really excited to write the astrology section for The Commonwealth Times, and hope you guys find it just as interesting as I do! Forecast: The Sun just […]
PRESS BOX: VCU fans should be excited for the future of Ram’s Baseball
Thailon Wilson, Contributing Writer VCU’s home run hitter, former redshirt sophomore, Tyler Locklear was drafted to MLB team the Seattle Mariners in the second round of the Draft. Last year, Locklear had a record-breaking season where he put up 20 home runs and 78 RBIs, or runs batted in, according to VCU Athletics. Five players […]
Email scammer who cost the University nearly half a million dollars detained until further notice
Anna Chen, Audience Editor Katrina Lee, News Editor The individual charged with defrauding VCU of nearly half a million dollars in a 2018 email scam is being detained in custody until the start of his trial. The Department of Justice announced on Aug. 10 the scam, run by three individuals who hold dual citizenship in […]
University welcomes students back with more than 170 events
Katrina Lee, News Editor Hundreds of students in black and gold t-shirts gathered at Monroe Park on Monday during the university’s New Student Convocation, where President Michael Rao welcomed VCU’s class of 2026. The University Student Commons put on events such as the New Student Convocation the first couple weeks of classes for VCU’s Weeks […]
Rams in the Pros: VCU athletes head to professional sports
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Luke Reeder, Contributing Writer Three VCU premier athletes elevated to professional sports, as their names were called this past summer. The following former members of the black and gold inked their professional contracts this summer. Vince Williams, Memphis Grizzlies VCU senior forward Vince Williams was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies with […]
Human remains found on campus undergo further analysis
Rachel Marcus, Contributing Writer Medical College of Virginia researchers have made progress on the DNA and chemical analysis for the East Marshall Street Well Project, where they are studying human remains found on MCV campus during the construction of the Herman A. Kontos Medical Sciences Building in 1994. The VCU Family Representative Council implemented a […]
VCU wins Atlantic 10 series against Saint Joseph’s University
Thomas Callahan, Contributing Writer The Rams baseball team defeated the Saint Joseph’s University Hawks in a three-game series this past weekend. On April 19, the unranked Rams took 10 innings to defeat the No. 8 University of Virginia Cavaliers. A home run from graduate student Jacob Selden ultimately won the game for the Rams. The […]