The power of representation: VCU Alumna crowned Miss Native American
VCU alumna, Autumn Rose Miskweminanocsqua Williams was elected Miss Native American USA 2017, winning over six competitors for the title at the pageant in August. The 24-year-old was raised in and resides at the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Long Island, New York. William said holding the title allows her to represent her tribe and […]
Ram In Action: Jamie Cherwek
Jamie Cherwek — better known by her Instagram handle @Jamiereneefit — has over 11,400 followers and is part of the growing number of personal trainers building a fitness lifestyle account on social media. Fitness lifestyle accounts help college students find access to free fitness videos and lifestyle information that could have been difficult to obtain […]
Field hockey starts off hot
Senior goalkeeper Chessa Kownurko propelled the Rams to a pair of victories last week over Drexel University and Villanova University to lead field hockey to an unblemished 2-0 record in the early stages of their fall season. Villanova Kownurko and the Rams followed up their impressive season opener with a dominant 5-1 win over Villanova […]
The Black Panther Party 50 years later
Students and community members had fists raised at a packed panel event exploring the lessons and legacies of the Black Panther Party at The Depot last week. The event was hosted by the VCU African-American Studies Department and held in celebration of the Black Panther Party’s 50th anniversary. Three former Panthers — Sekou […]
UTMOST CO. CELEBRATES IT’S LA STORE GRAND OPENING
Richmond streetwear and skateboard shop, Utmost, is bringing its unique urban-style feel to the “City of Angels. Utmost was formed by co-owners Tom Hart and Jermaine Edwards. Most of the designs for their inventory, which ranges from skateboard gear to custom hoodies and hats, are created by the duo and reflects their overlapping styles and […]
Lacrosse eclipses 2016 win-total
VCU Lacrosse improved its record to 4-4 with a win over the Lady Flames of Liberty University Saturday afternoon at Cary Street Field. The Flames entered Saturday’s game in hopes of gaining their second win of the 2017 season, but a late onslaught of goals by the Rams sealed their victory. The loss drops the […]
Lacrosse falls to one-and-three
The VCU lacrosse team fell to the Eagles of Winthrop University Sunday afternoon by a final of 19-7. With this defeat, the Rams dropped to 1-3 this season, while Winthrop cruises to 6-0. The Eagles’ first goal came via a free-position shot by Nicole Beatson just two minutes into the first half. VCU scored the […]
PLAYER SPORTLIGHT: Maddi Santo, soccer
Sophomore midfielder Maddi Santo is one of the leading goal scorers for the women’s soccer team with four goals on the season. The Pittsburgh native appeared in all nine matches this season and started eight. Santo also has an assist recorded this season. Last season, during Santo’s rookie campaign, she appeared in 16 games […]
RAM IN ACTION: Drew Hess, Track and Field
Sophomore thrower Drew Hess capped off his inaugural collegiate season in May by finishing second at the Atlantic 10 Championships. This summer, the Eastin, Pennsylvania native competed in the USA Junior Championships in Clovis, California where he came in 9th place. Hess came close to breaking VCU alumnus Tom Johnson’s school record from 1994, with […]
RAM IN ACTION: Sahbria McLetchie, Volleyball
Sophomore Sahbria McLetchie led the team in kills during her inaugural season with VCU last year with 383 kills. At the FGCU Hilton Garden Inn Invitational earlier this month, the 5-foot-10-inch outside hitter was one of the top players in the tournament with 47 kills. Originally from San Antonio, many volleyball fans now describe McLetchie […]