Political science grad challenges Va. House speaker
Macy Pressley, Contributing Writer Concern for her children brought VCU graduate Sheila Bynum-Coleman to leave her career as a realtor to pursue politics. Now, she’s running against the Republican House Speaker. “I started running for office because my son has a learning disability and I wasn’t able to get him what he needed,” Bynum-Coleman said. […]
Sturm sets sights on successful third season
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Junior midfielder Maite Sturm is set to enter her third season on the field hockey team, and she has become a stalwart of the Rams’ lineup every week. Last year, Sturm was named to the All-Atlantic 10 First Team and, for the second time, to the National Field Hockey Coaches Association […]
Sneed opens up about her life on and off the court
Jaron Nutter, Contributing Writer Senior middle blocker Jasmin Sneed never thought she’d be an award-winning college volleyball player on the brink of playing professionally. After dominating throughout her collegiate career and spending her summer training with the U.S Olympic volleyball team, it’s safe to say she was wrong. The 6-foot senior is undoubtedly one of […]
GRTC contract concludes the Campus Connector between MCV and MP campuses
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer VCU has discontinued a university bus service that transported students between the MCV and Monroe Park campuses and entered a three-year contract with Richmond’s public transit system, which allows students and employees to ride for free. VCU first entered a one-year, $1.2 million contract with Greater Richmond Transit Company, or GRTC, in […]
What’s happening: Aug. 28 events calendar
See Something Thurs., Aug. 29 Women’s Soccer vs. Loyola The women’s soccer team is hosting the home opener against Loyola (Md.) Starting at 5:30 p.m., and there is a free student shuttle from the Siegel Center UU lot to Sports Backers Stadium. There will also be a T-shirt giveaway to the first 100 fans in […]
Rams’ swarming defense fumes dominant victory over Longwood
Ryan Grube, Contributing Writer VCU utilized a commanding first half of play in Farmville, scoring four goals in the opening 45 minutes, to help lift themselves to a 5-1 final over the Lancers. Much like their 1-0 win at High Point, the Rams’ blanketing defense was key to their success Sunday night, as the black […]
What’s happening: Aug. 21 events calendar
See something ‘A Boy Named Charlie Brown’ Aug. 28 10 a.m.-12 p.m., The Byrd Theatre & Foundation (2908 W. Cary St.) The Byrd Theatre is hosting a 50th anniversary celebration of “A Boy Named Charlie Brown.” Tickets are $4. For more information, contact preserve@thebtf.org or visit www.visitbyrdtheatre.org. VCU Free Store Open House Thurs., Aug. […]
Mental health days generate conversation about excused absences
Naomi Ghahrai, Contributing Writer Following the recent advocacy for mental health days from students in western Virginia and Oregon, VCU students and professors are expressing their opinions on excused absences on the basis of mental and emotional health. In Montgomery County, Virginia, superintendent Mark Miear expressed his support for mental health days after students created […]
Rams return with more experience, hungry to win
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor A year ago, men’s soccer shocked everyone by winning the Atlantic 10 regular season title for the first time in program history after graduating seven starters from the year before. Of the seven seniors that left the team, five of them went on to play in the professional ranks. After losing […]
Women’s soccer primed to battle for A-10 title
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer After going 16-4 and advancing all the way to the Atlantic 10 Championship, the women’s soccer squad looks to perform even better with some new names on the roster. Among the departures from last season were standouts forward Kelly Graves and goalkeeper Audrey Sanderson, both of whom graduated. Graves was named […]