Press Box: The Black athlete influence won’t ever leave
Kyler Gilliam, Staff Writer From Air Jordans to the high-five, Black athletes have driven popular culture for decades. The mannerisms, clothes and overall presence of Black athletes are often duplicated but not replicated. In today’s climate, with politicians and certain media members trying to erase the contributions of Black people as a whole, attacks on […]
Annihilation: The Rams obliterate the Spiders, 90-49
Thailon Wilson, Sports Editor Kyler Gilliam, Staff Writer The VCU Rams defeated the Richmond Spiders 90-49 in Richmond’s 2025 Capital City Classic on Feb. 1. The Rams previously went 1-1 in last year’s matchups with their cross-town rivals. The black and gold took home the Richmond Area Honda Dealers’ Capital City Classic 63-52, and the […]
Press Box: The CFP sucks
Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer I have been disappointed with the new 12-team format for the College Football Playoff. Blowouts, nonsensical seeding and prolonged time frames are hurting my joy of College Football. I don’t want to sound like the old man yelling at change, but the CFP needs to revert in some ways. First, there […]
Press Box: Freedoms for some, but not others
Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer Freedom of speech, in my opinion, is a slippery slope. It can lead to justifiable criticism of an institution or issue and increase overall awareness of problems, but it also opens doors to presenting and legitimizing harmful rhetoric to the public. In the sports world, most professional and collegiate leagues are […]
Panel presents local candidates, educates student voters
Alexis Washington, Contributing Writer Kyler Gilliam, Contributing Writer VCU’s NAACP chapter has been encouraging and educating students to vote during their election tour, which kicked off on Sept. 25 with their “Sisters Behind Bars” event. Walking to the polls will be their last stop on election day, according to their Instagram. On the twelfth […]