McAuliffe opens Clinton’s Richmond office
Fadel Allassan, Print News Editor Gov. Terry McAuliffe headlined the opening of democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton’s new campaign office in Richmond on Saturday. With just over two weeks until Virginia’s March 1 primary, McAuliffe, who has called himself one of Clinton’s strongest political allies, opened the office on Feb. 12 at 1000 Carlisle Ave., where […]
Rams Bounce back after suffering Meek Mill L’s
VCU returned back to the floor after a tough loss to George Washington University, by taking on the University of Massachusetts and Saint Louis University. UMASS On Feb. 11 the Rams traveled to Massachusetts to face the 9-12 Minutemen. The game began with high energy, a usual sign of success for VCU, but the team […]
Expect greatness: can Kendrick Lamar make history tonight?
The event coined as “music’s biggest night” is featuring a storybook opportunity for an up-and-up hip-hop artist from Compton, California at the 58th annual Grammy Awards tonight. Rapper and two-time Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar has a chance to become the third hip-hop act to ever win Album of The Year, and is also nominated for […]
Women’s lax wins inaugural D-1 game
Sophia Belletti, Staff writer Nearly 800 Ram fans stood in brisk 20 degree weather to show their love for the program as the women’s lacrosse team hosted its inaugural game at Cary Street Field Sunday at noon. With a recorded seven saves and 13 assists, VCU beat Gardner-Webb University 21-9 “It was awesome seeing the whole […]
Ram in Action: Korey Billbury
Zach Joachim, Contributing writer The 2015-16 season has been a roller coaster ride for the 17-7 men’s basketball team. A 5-5 out-of-conference start, in which the Rams failed to gain a signature win, had skeptics buzzing and all of Broad Street fretting. Then came the streak; 12 wins in a row dating from Dec. 22 […]
Monarchs edge victory to rule Rams
Fadel Allassan, Print News Editor A victory on the No. 1 singles court by senior Olga Barshcheuskaya was not enough as VCU women’s tennis fell short against their cross-state counterparts from Old Dominion University. The No. 57 Monarchs pulled off a 4-3 victory, gaining their points in doubles in the No. 2 and the No. […]
Press Box: Where do I sign?
It’s not often we have to make a decision that will completely change our lives. Sure, we can mess up along the way and one bad night can impact our future, but only to a certain extent. Now, imagine thousands of eyes fixated on you, in eager anticipation you stand at the podium about to […]
Americans must stop embracing pseudoscience
The definition of science seems to be up for debate in this country. Scientific inquiry and careful experimentation are no longer valued. Widely-proven and commonly accepted truths have given way to pseudoscience, a field that is beginning to dominate politics, popular culture and our daily lives. In small amounts, pseudoscience can be harmless. When used […]
Questioning the Media in order to survive
Monica Houston, Opinion Editor When it comes to this generation’s hip-hop and rap, saying you’re a fan of J.Cole or Kendrick Lamar but listen to Meek Mill is like saying you like baloney but don’t like hot dogs; it doesn’t make sense. Being a fan of conscious rap and hip hop while simultaneously encouraging trap […]
Ram Reverb: “New City Blues” by Aubrie Sellers
One of the biggest thrills in music is when you get a chance to hear something that sounds truly different. By remixing elements of multiple genres and blending her numerous talents, Aubrie Sellers has achieved distinction with her debut album “New City Blues.” These moments are few and far between, but when they happen, they […]