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15 Apr 2022, 20:38
Domestic
Katrina Lee, News Editor The department of African American Studies building at the university was recently renamed in honor of an enslaved Richmond man who [...] The post ‘Rethinking our heroes’: African American Studies building renamed appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
13 Apr 2022, 21:14
Opinion
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Staff Writer Comedians have always said their jokes shouldn’t be taken seriously, but when it comes to diseases that people can’t control, who’s [...] The post Controversial comedians don’t think before speaking appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
13 Apr 2022, 14:00
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor On April 7, the United States Senate confirmed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court on [...] The post The Supreme Court is losing its legitimacy among the American people appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Baseball
Tom Callahan, Contributing Writer The VCU Rams baseball team played against Atlantic 10-leading Davidson College Wildcats in their second conference series, winning one game out [...] The post Rams’ bats fall short in matchup against Davidson College appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
12 Apr 2022, 14:00
Katrina Lee, News Editor VCU professor Frank Pichel used Google Translate, a pen and paper to create a handwritten sign to inform Ukrainian refugees that [...] The post University Professor provides transportation to Ukrainian refugees over spring break appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
10 Apr 2022, 20:12
Tennis
Thai Wilson, Contributing writer The VCU women’s tennis team defeated the Marshall University Thundering Herd today, 6-1 at the Thalhimer Tennis Center. Today’s win is [...] The post Women’s Tennis defeat Marshall University 6-1 appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
06 Apr 2022, 14:00
Katrina Lee, News Editor Around 2,000 people gathered in-person and over Zoom for the Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our Communities’ annual Nehemiah Action event. The [...] The post Community advocates, mayor dispute solutions following increase in gun-related deaths appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Basketball
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor Despite outgoing transfers and graduating seniors, Havoc fans from Broad Street, Richmond and beyond should not fret about the black and [...] The post PRESS BOX: VCU fans, don't panic about next season appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Diana Flores, Contributing Writer I’ve spent so many nights reading long and jargon-filled articles that I’ve mastered the skill of skimming just to muscle through [...] The post Complex academic writing excludes students and minorities appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Thai Wilson, Contributing Writer The men’s tennis team continued its seven-game winning streak after defeating the University of Texas at San Antonio on Sunday. The [...] The post Men’s tennis win three-game weekend rally appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Nicholas Barahona, Contributing Writer Welcome to Nick’s Picks. Join me, Nick Barahona, on my journey through the city of Richmond where I will review and [...] The post Nick’s Picks: Beauvine Burger Concept is not your average burger joint appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Katrina Lee, News Editor VCU basketball forward Jalen DeLoach was found not guilty on simple assault charges he was arrested on last month. Taylor Cook, [...] The post VCU basketball forward, student both found not guilty on simple assault charges appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Varsha Vasudevan, Staff Writer Little Ram Pantries, a pilot program created to study food insecurity among students on campus, has expanded with new locations on [...] The post ‘Little Ram Pantries’ expands to new locations on Monroe Park, MCV Campus appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
03 Apr 2022, 23:27
Thai Wilson, Contributing Writer The VCU men’s tennis team defeated the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners today, 4-1. Today’s win continued the Rams [...] The post Men’s tennis defeat University of Texas at San Antonio 4-1 appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
23 Mar 2022, 14:33
Mya Harrison, Contributing Writer I was feeling out of touch with myself, and I knew something was up. Who would have thought it was imposter [...] The post Imposter syndrome is real among college students appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
23 Mar 2022, 14:00
Katrina Lee, News Editor Na’Kera Richardson addressed an audience at the “Women in STEM: A Panel Discussion,” speaking frankly about her experiences in science classes [...] The post ‘Use my voice’: Women’s History Month events highlight inclusion, honor women’s accomplishments appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Ishaan Nandwani, Opinions Editor As a junior pre-med student double majoring in Spanish and biology and applying to medical school this application cycle, I’ve experienced [...] The post Burnout can be overcome: improving your mental and physical health appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Katrina Lee, News Editor Masks became optional in most common spaces at VCU’s Monroe Park and MCV campuses on Monday, according to the One VCU [...] The post VCU lifts mask mandate following decline in COVID-19 cases appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Tom Callahan, Contributing Writer The VCU Rams baseball team swept a three-game series against the Quinnipiac University Bobcats, outscoring its opponents 39-12 in the process. [...] The post Rams blaze through Quinnipiac Bobcats, sweeping weekend series appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Olivia Dileo, Contributing Writer When assistant coach Stefana Andrei came to the VCU women’s tennis program, players and coaches had no idea how valuable of [...] The post From player to coach, an impressive resume for an impressive woman appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Sahara Sriraman, Contributing Writer Interdisciplinary studies senior Masha Timina said they recently saw a video of Russian soldiers in the Ukrainian neighborhood where they grew [...] The post ‘It didn’t feel real,’ Ukrainian students grapple with Russia-Ukraine War appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
20 Mar 2022, 12:00
Tom Callahan, Contributing Writer The VCU Rams baseball team beat the Quinnipiac University Bobcats in the second of a three game series on Saturday, winning [...] The post Rams knock it out of the park, defeating Quinnipiac Bobcats 14-4 on Saturday appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
19 Mar 2022, 03:34
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor In the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, the VCU women’s basketball program defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves, 90-79. In [...] The post Survive and advance: Rams advance to the second round defeating Stony Brook, 56-48 appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
18 Mar 2022, 14:00
Diana Flores, Contributing Writer When protestors broke into Guatemala’s Congressional building back in 2020, they took their anger to the streets in response to the [...] The post Latin America’s second ‘Pink Tide’ is a result of right-wing government failures appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
17 Mar 2022, 02:11
Thai Wilson, Contributing writer In the first round of the National Invitational Tournament, the VCU men’s basketball program defeated the Princeton Tigers 90-79 after their [...] The post Black and gold advance past first round of NIT, defeating Princeton 90-79 appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
16 Mar 2022, 14:00
Katrina Lee, News Editor Freshman VCU basketball forward Jalen DeLoach was arrested and charged with simple assault last month. Taylor Cook, the student who reported [...] The post VCU basketball player, student both charged with simple assault appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Katrina Lee, News Editor The Virginia House and Senate passed Senate Bill 474 and its identical companion House Bill 614, which will remove the requirement [...] The post Virginia House and Senate passes bill to end bond requirements for eviction cases appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
Monica Alarcon-Najarro, Contributing Writer I’ve always taken inspiration from fashion shows when it comes to the next trends in society. Luxury brands such as Dior, [...] The post Fashion’s leap into inclusivity and representation gives me hope for the future appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
14 Mar 2022, 23:48
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU women’s basketball program fell short in the semifinals of the Atlantic 10 conference tournament. The Rams did not get [...] The post Women’s basketball loses Atlantic 10 semi-finals, advances to WNIT appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
14 Mar 2022, 21:42
Arrick Wilson, Sports Editor The VCU men’s basketball program lost against the Richmond Spiders in the Atlantic 10 conference tournament quarterfinals, on Thursday in Washington, [...] The post ‘This was more personal’: Richmond hijacks VCU’s VCU NCAA tournament hopes appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
02 Mar 2022, 22:35
JJ Hendrickson, Contributing Writer The VCU men’s basketball program defeated the St. Bonaventure Bonnies 74-51 on Tuesday night at the Stuart C. Siegel Center. VCU [...] The post VCU takes rematch against Bonaventure, Rams win 74-51 appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.
02 Mar 2022, 21:15
Katrina Lee, News Editor VCU Fraternity and Sorority Life recently began its first official recruitment since the freezing of recruitment and intake activities in spring [...] The post Greek life recruitment returns to campus following year-long suspension appeared first on The Commonwealth Times.