What’s happening: Apr. 3 events calendar
See something Learning to Love the Bomb — VCU MFA Photo Film Candidacy Show Fri., Apr. 5 Work from Hannah Altman, Ashley Goodwin, Elizabeth McGrady and Sebastien Carpentier will be on display in “Learning to Love the Bomb,” the MFA in Photo and Film candidacy exhibition. It will remain on view until April 24. 6-9 […]
VCU programs perform in national rankings
Mary McLean, Contributing Writer VCU has 19 graduate programs ranked in the top 50 in the country, according to the latest rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Three of those programs rose in the rankings from last year. VCU’s graduate sculpture program placed at No. 1, above Yale University and the Maryland Institute College […]
Bats heat up and take 2 from Davidson
Andy Riddler, Contributing Writer Baseball continued its hot start to conference play, winning two of its three-game series with Davidson March 29-31, including a 13-1 blowout in the Sunday matinee. Sunday The Rams won on their best offensive output of the weekend, piling up 16 hits and 13 runs. VCU scored four runs in the […]
Lacrosse drops two straight in Philadelphia
Jaron Nutter, Contributing Writer La Salle VCU fell to La Salle 12-6 in Philadelphia March 31, after the Rams managed to cut an early deficit to 1 but could not find their way to victory. The Black and Gold recovered from a 1-4 deficit midway through the first half to bring the score to 6-7. […]
After returning to Broad Street, Gilmore reflects on career with the Rams
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor The return to the Siegel Center was something that redshirt-senior forward Michael Gilmore had in the back of his mind while he was in Florida. Former assistant coach Jeremy Ballard, who recruited Gilmore out of high school, called after last season to let him know VCU was interested. Shortly after the phone […]
In year two, Rhoades and the Rams become one
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Over the summer, coach Mike Rhoades put his team on the track to get tougher and stronger for the season. Not only did the tough workouts make his players stronger, but it was the start of building a culture. “When the lights aren’t on and it’s in the summer and there’s […]
Rams complete three-game season sweep over UMass
Ben Malakoff, Contributing Writer Baseball continued its four-game winning streak, sweeping the three-game series March 22-24 over its first Atlantic 10 opponent of the season. UMass did not score more than two runs in any of the games played at The Diamond. Sunday The Rams won their third conference game of the season on Sunday […]
What’s happening: Mar. 27 events calendar
See something The Music of Steven Snowden Wed., Mar. 27 The VCU Percussion Studio will host a concert of composer Steven Snowden’s work, including percussion music, a new string quartet and interactive pieces. 7-8 p.m., W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (922 Park Ave.) Free. Created Equal Film Series: Hidden Figures Thurs., Mar. 28 […]
Women’s Basketball turnaround among best in NCAA
Noah Fleischman, Sports Editor Last season, Women’s Basketball went 7-22, finishing 11th in the Atlantic 10 standings. Over the summer, the players knew something needed to be different: the way they practice. “We came into the summer [last year], and the overall theme was to get better and to be more competitive in our practices,” […]
Lacrosse misses mark against Minutewomen
Adam Cheek, Staff Writer Lacrosse fell to UMass 22-14 March 24, unable to overcome a sweeping first half. The Minutewomen started with an assault — scoring 16 goals in the first half — and the Rams only managed five. UMass’ first goal came 7 1/2 minutes in and another quickly followed just a few minutes […]