Press Box: Khelif stands triumphant over a culture war
Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer The Olympics is a time for sportsmanship and togetherness from the best athletes across the world representing their countries, but this year’s games were stained by a controversy. At the center of this controversy is an Algerian female boxer, Imane Khelif. Her first bout was in the second round against Italian […]
Ableism: Society’s invisible issue
Nati Feliciano-Soto, Contributing Writer Throughout the modern age, society has painted itself as being more accepting of people for who they are, yet for some reason the line is drawn at people with disabilities. The disabled community continues to face significant barriers that reflect deep roots of ableism in our society. Ableism refers to the […]
Korbin Albert makes Team USA despite controversy
Emma Schirmer, Contributing Writer The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team recently won their fifth gold medal in soccer at the Paris 2024 Olympics, according to The New York Times. The current behavior of some of their players is a step back from their progressive past however. In March, just days before the annual SheBelieves Cup, […]
CT Comics 8.21.24
Comic by Bryce Griego. Comic by Austin Melio. Comic by Anthony Duong.
Youngkin, legislators propose changes to military waivers
Natalie Collins, Contributing Writer Gov. Glenn Youngkin proposed a $24 million funding boost for the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependent Education Program tuition waivers on April 8, according to WAVY. However, legislators sought to change the eligibility requirements for the program in Senate Bill 347. The VMSDEP provides waived tuition and fees at Virginia public […]
The CT seniors say farewell
Olivia McCabe, Designer I have not written for a hot minute, so hold on tight. I began at The CT as a contributing illustrator, and soon became a designer for the SMC my last year of college. I learned so much about design itself and how much hard work and dedication it takes to make […]
CT Comics 4.24.24
Comic by Cassidy Davis. Comic by Gabriella Denney.
Brandon Eike’s guide to infield throwing
Dan Elson, Contributing Writer VCU fourth-year third baseman Brandon Eike is known for his ability to hit home runs for the Rams, as well as a throwing hard across the diamond. The science behind the speed Eike, who’s hitting .340 at the plate as of Sunday, April 20, said he threw around 90 mph back […]
Scouting Report: VCU vs. UVA
VCU men’s baseball will face the University of Virginia at The Diamond in Richmond on April 30 at 6:30 p.m. The CT Sports staff chose their notable players for this upcoming matchup. VCU Bersabeh Kemaw, Staff Writer Brandon Eike – Brandon Eike is a fourth-year infielder from Powhatan. He played for the North Carolina Tar […]
Press box: Racism in women’s college basketball
Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer Head coach Dawn Staley and the South Carolina Gamecocks defeated the Iowa Hawkeyes in the National Championship to cap off a historic season for women’s college basketball. The game saw a peak of 24 million viewers, the most of any basketball broadcast since 2019, according to NPR. Even after this renaissance […]