At the Siegel Center, basketball is more than a sport, it’s a way of life
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor At VCU, Men’s Basketball games are not “just another sporting event” — they’re a way of life. Many students, alumni and Richmond residents eat, sleep and breathe […]
Buses, bikes and RamRide: How to get around Richmond
This story ran as part of a VCU Student Media Center summer special publication, The Compass, which serves as a guidebook for new students. Georgia Geen, Executive Editor You’ve read about some of the restaurants, book shops and attractions Richmond has to offer. For those too far from VCU to walk to without experiencing severe […]
‘The Color of No’: Tenured professor debuts newest tapestry exhibit
Iman Mekonen, Contributing Writer Multiple versions of the same word are woven like echoes on the white walls of the True F. Luck Gallery of the Visual Arts Center of Richmond. Each word is presented in a variety of colors, fonts and sizes, but they all read the same: “No.” The 70 iterations of the […]
Baseball dominates in series win over Fordham
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Baseball won its fourth consecutive conference series, taking two of three games from Fordham. Sunday VCU found itself on the scoreboard early with a double down the left field line by junior catcher Josh Simon in the bottom of the second inning. The Rams never relinquished the lead on the way […]
The CT wins 17 statewide, regional awards
Georgia Geen, Executive Editor The Commonwealth Times won 17 awards across two conferences last weekend, including Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper and a number of first place finishes in sports writing, photography, design and illustrations. Virginia Press Association First Place, Informational Graphics — Ryan Rich Second Place, Page Design — Ryan Rich First Place, Personality […]
Tech shoots the lights out on Women’s Basketball breakout season
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Women’s Basketball’s dream season came to a close Sunday in Blacksburg, as the Rams lost to Virginia Tech 72-82 in the second round of the WNIT. Sophomore guard Tera Reed led VCU in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-10 shooting and tried to keep up with Tech’s offense, tallying 11 first-half […]
Tribe downs Lacrosse, hands Rams third straight loss
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Lacrosse fell to William & Mary 17-13 at Cary Street Field March 17, as the Rams’ comeback came up short after being down by seven late in the first half. The Black and Gold trailed 9-2 with about two minutes left in the first half before going back and forth with […]
Column: In the face of evil, stories of Muslim compassion prevail in New Zealand
Saffeya Ahmed, Managing Editor I … don’t even know where to begin. I hate that I’m writing this article. Fifty Muslims were killed and 50 more injured in New Zealand in a hate-filled terror attack at two mosques during Friday prayer. And I still haven’t fully processed it. I read the news early Friday morning […]
Women’s Basketball to host Charlotte in WNIT
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Women’s Basketball’s season will continue March 21 in the WNIT First Round when the Rams host Charlotte at the Siegel Center. VCU (23-9, 13-3 Atlantic 10) won the A-10 regular season title via a tiebreaker with Fordham — beating the Bronx Rams head-to-head — earning an automatic bid to the WNIT […]
Lacrosse falls short against UMBC
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Women’s Lacrosse came up short in a Feb. 16 comeback effort against UMBC, falling 11-8. The Rams found themselves in a hole early, trailing by 5-0 with just under 13 minutes remaining in the first half. VCU fought its way back into the game with three of the next four goals, heading […]