Richmond’s new bookstore highlights Black authors, gives representation on shelves
Milo Richards, Contributing Writer Richmond’s new addition, The Book Bar, highlights Black, Indigenous and author of color to uplift diverse voices. Founder and owner Krystle Dandridge, who considers herself an avid reader, said she considered owning a bookstore and felt it was imperative she find a space that allowed her to do so. “Essentially the […]
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 […]
Graduate student Taya Robinson reaches 1,500 career points near the end of her collegiate career
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Women’s basketball graduate guard Taya Robinson reached the accomplishment of earning over 1,500 points in her career, the team announced on its Instagram earlier this month. Robinson is the seventh VCU player to reach 1,500 career points since the program began in 1974, according to VCU Athletics. Robinson said she has […]
‘Eclectic’: Punk Flea Market brings alternative art to Richmond
Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves, Spectrum Editor Alternative music sounded through the speakers in the ballroom along with people’s chatter on what art print to get, what size t-shirt would fit best and if they should get the tooth necklace or the tooth earrings. The Acca Shrine Center hosted the Southeast Punk Flea Market in Richmond […]
Pest control, Spiders get exterminated: VCU defeats Richmond in Capital City Classic 77-57
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The rowdy sold-out crowd chanted “we own Richmond,” as the VCU men’s basketball program defeated the Richmond Spiders 77-57 on the Friday afternoon game at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Sophomore guard Adrian “Ace” Baldwin Jr. said in the post-game press conference that the continued rivalry raises the best out of […]
Second half surge helps Rams complete comeback defeating St. Bonaventure 57-49
JJ Hendrickson, Contributing Writer Thailon Wilson, Contributing Writer The VCU women’s basketball program defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 57-49 on Wednesday night at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Head coach Beth O’Boyle said a strong mentality carried by the team helped continue the team’s five game win streak. “We know every night that we step […]
‘On Juneteenth’ author gives Black History Month Lecture in Richmond
Bailee Padgett, Contributing Writer Harvard law and history professor Annette Gordon-Reed visited the James Branch Cabell Library on Thursday, Feb. 10 to deliver VCU’s 21st annual Black History Month Lecture about her most recent 2021 publication, “On Juneteenth.” Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19, honors the day Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, in 1865 […]
University faculty analyze Youngkin’s executive order banning critical race theory
Katrina Lee, News Editor Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 11 executive actions on his first day in office on Jan. 15, the first of which ended “the use of inherently divisive concepts, including critical race theory and restoring excellence in K-12 public education in the Commonwealth,” according to the executive order. VCU professor of African […]
VCU edges out George Washington with late game heroics 56-53
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU women’s basketball program defeated the George Washington Colonials 56–53 during a Sunday afternoon game, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. VCU head coach Beth O’Boyle praised the team for battling through “adversity” and getting their third consecutive win. “A really tough game today. We knew, especially having played our […]
Without Williams, VCU falls big to Dayton 82-52
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program lost to the University of Dayton Flyers 82-52 during the Wednesday night game, at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. Dayton head coach Anthony Grant praised his team for being “locked in,” to win the late-night contest, in an interview with the Dayton Daily, David Jablonski. “I […]