PRESS BOX: Sports shouldn’t take priority over mental health
Kaitlyn Fulmore, Contributing Writer The importance of mental health in athletes has been given public attention thanks to courageous professional athletes in the public eye. Tennis player Naomi Osaka and gymnast Simone Biles — both regarded as top players in their sports — have recently prioritized their mental health over competition, earning both applause and […]
Our world is in flames and it’s burning through our futures
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer Between the spreading of wildfires and the disastrous hurricanes passing through the United States, a weight has been sitting on my chest. The copious amounts of natural disaster raging through the world recently has reopened the conversation of global warming. As I grow older, I worry about my future. The idea […]
Strong Start: Men’s soccer keeping up with nationally ranked teams as season begins
Arrick Wilson, Contributing Writer Last season, the VCU men’s soccer program struggled for success with a record of four wins, three losses, and three ties. Now, the Rams have been stepping up to the challenge of playing against some of the top-ranked teams in the nation. “I think past success doesn’t determine current or future […]
Familiar faces in new volleyball coaching staff
Kaitlyn Fulmore, Contributing Writer The volleyball coaching staff has been revamped once again for a second straight season — this time, with familiar faces to the program. Former VCU setter Cecilia Blanchard (née Aragao) has returned as a graduate assistant, a position previously held by newly appointed assistant coach Aaron Gordon. Head coach Jody Rogers […]
Inside VCU student-athletes’ name, image, likeness deals
Noah Fleischman, Contributing Writer When the NCAA approved the name, image, likeness policy over the summer, VCU freshman forward Jalen DeLoach said he immediately knew the first person he wanted to work with — Migos rapper, Quavo. DeLoach said the partnership was a mutual feeling, as he was the first student-athlete contacted to promote Legends, […]