VCU’s Board of Visitors provided no response to remarks and a letter from Andrew Paul, the parent of a VCU alum during the Sept. 11 meeting.

Benney Koch, Staff Writer For the VCU women’s tennis team, the road to Richmond begins thousands of miles away. Since the late 1990s, VCU women’s tennis has been prominently shaped by international recruits.  Beginning with tennis legends Martina Nedelkova and Andrea Ondrisova, VCU women’s tennis established a vision to elevate its level of tennis through […]

It is a simple life: wake up, cook breakfast from scratch to feed your multiple children and husband — but not before doing your hair, makeup and putting on a modest white dress. Then the rest of the day you can take care of the household, wash the dishes, do the laundry, cook two more meals — do not eat too much of the meal yourself, though, you would not want to gain weight.

On Sept. 11, Odin’s Underground became a place for pirates, punk music and mutual aid.

Local citizens voiced their energy cost concerns to a panel of Virginia Democrats on Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Energy Costs Listening Tour.

The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors voted to consolidate six Master of Science programs into one in a Sept. 11 meeting.

Virginia Commonwealth University simply does not have enough dorms to house the majority of its students, and because of that, many students commute. Many find off-campus housing within walking distan...

Benney Koch, Staff Writer On Monday VCU men’s soccer went up against Old Dominion University in its final non-conference matchup of the season. Despite an energized effort in the second half, VCU lost...

Alpha Delta Iota, Virginia Commonwealth University’s chapter of the national service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega, is a Greek Organization committed to improving the world and building a community of like-minded peers since 1994.

Director Curry Barker’s low-budget horror hit, “Obsession,” tells audiences what most women have known for centuries: nice guys are often not nice guys, they are not nice lovers and cool girls do not ...

Nearly 50 years ago, VCU’s Gay Alliance of Students — otherwise known as GAS, won a historic court case against VCU. This October, a historical marker will be rewarded in celebration between the Commons and Temple building, according to VCU News.

Every time I open my Twitter feed, I am bombarded by in-fighting amongst the lesbian community.

VCU laboratory staff failed to follow ethical protocol on mice subjects in a cancer research study, resulting in the suspension of the project in June and a voluntary end to all projects involving ani...

Richmond-based jazz musician Chan Hall brought his music to Deep Run Park on Sept. 6 for Jazz in the Park, a free community event hosted by Henrico County. The event, held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., gave ...

Tyrese Perkins, Assistant Sports Editor Before the House v. NCAA settlement effective July 1, 2025, athletic departments could not directly share institutional revenue with student-athletes. Athletes ...

Set in The Galley, courtesy of Black Iris, an art gallery and social space club, had live murals and art pieces for auction. Park Raiser, an event held on Sept. 4, at 321 Broad St., offered a glimpse ...

On Aug. 26, a flash flood with the magnitude of a 5.2 earthquake hit the region around the Nepal-Tibet-China border, according to CNN Weather.

Families gathered around tables, dogs moved through the crowd and live music played at Brambly Park from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 6 for the Plant a Park Fest, an event to raise money and awareness f...

Virginians will decide whether reproductive freedom should be a fundamental right in the state constitution on Nov. 3.

VCU’s Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs held a “Virginia at 250” symposium to commemorate the nation’s 250th anniversary on Sep. 1.

Andrew Tate is facing 42 criminal charges including rape, human trafficking and possession and distribution of child pornography.

Virginia Commonwealth University has more than 500 student clubs and organizations, but some have gained less traction than others.

Ben Martindale, Sports Editor In recent years, gym culture has exploded in popularity across the U.S. A record high 81 million Americans have gym or fitness club memberships, according to the Health a...

Every other Wednesday an eclectic mix of local musicians gather to give the people of Ripple Ray’s, a restaurant and bar in Carytown, a taste of Certified Donkey Brains. The mixed-genre rock band is m...

Richmond Public Library is a place for more than just book borrowing. Throughout the year, its programs give adults, seniors and families opportunities to learn, create and connect at no cost.

First things first: this is not a tirade about passing or people who choose not to take hormone replacement therapy or just didn’t find out early that they were trans.

This past summer, many of us tuned in to the reality television series “Love Island USA.” In this show, contestants are taken to a villa in Fiji to hopefully find love and win the $100,000 cash prize.

While streaming services have made movies and music more accessible than ever, Richmond’s physical-media stores offer something a digital library cannot: a tangible connection to movies and music that...

Ben Martindale, Sports Editor Sportswashing, a term first coined in 2015, describes how governments use sports and celebrity athletes to manipulate public opinion. Some governments use sport as a red ...

Over 90% of VCU students, staff and faculty reported feeling “very safe or safe,” showing a 3% drop from last year, according to its annual Perception of Safety Survey.

You can be ugly and pretty, but you cannot be ugly and kind.

Richmond’s new proposed zoning code could expand development opportunities and reshape how much housing is available to VCU students in Richmond’s competitive market.

Devynn Alston, Staff Writer The VCU Invitational will give the Rams’ an early-season test against familiar opponents. The invitational runs from Sept. 4-5 at Siegel Center and features VCU, East Tenne...

The immediate reenfranchisement for over a quarter million people will be on the ballot this November in Virginia, the first time in 44 years.

The line stretched outside Snead Hall, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business, as students gathered to celebrate the opening of Saxbys, a new cafe. However this was more than a place to grab coffee.

Union workers at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden voted to go on an Unfair Labor Practice strike on Tuesday, Sept. 1 after 80% of union members voted in favor.

The Richmond Department of Transportation via press release announced a two-phase plan with 700 quick-build improvements targeting intersections identified as statistically dangerous for pedestrians.

Recently, I found myself at Carytown’s Watermelon Festival. Shout out to Publix for their few stands of watermelon bowls and cups. However, while walking through the festival, I caught myself wondering, “Where is the rest of the watermelon?”

Five years ago, during that god-awful Zoom school year, I was outside with my puppy when I saw a white pickup truck drive by my house and head towards I-495. A truck that proudly flew a Confederate flag.

Tyrese Perkins, Assistant Sports Editor VCU’s Cross Country and Track and Field Club has experienced a surge in competitive prestige over recent years, breaking multiple club milestones and bringing n...

1708 Gallery hosted its 17th monster drawing rally on Aug. 22. While no monsters were present, 80 artists were split into four rounds, each lasting an hour. From 12:15 p.m. to 5:25 p.m., artists worke...

VCU is expanding the universities transportation options, providing a new point-to-point service for students with disabilities. VCU now offers the RamsLink Paratransit Service for students, faculty a...

RVA Duck Fest brought families, community organizations and vendors together on Aug. 22 at CarMax Park for a day centered on autism awareness, inclusion and connection.

Ben Martindale, Sports Editor Devynn Alston, Staff Writer VCU Athletic Village, a 42-acre site which began construction in 2024, is officially in use for VCU athletics. Since 1999, VCU sports have played home games at Sports Backers Stadium. VCU women’s soccer was the first team to play an official game at the new facility, falling […]

The VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer center underwent several recent changes, including a A $2.7 million grant, new leadership and a new workspace.

August and September are usually the month when U.S. colleges experience the hustle and bustle of in-state, out-of-state and international students moving into their new homes and VCU is no exception.

VCU students raised concerns with campus online safety, following recent cyber attacks to VCU online systems.

Benney Koch, Staff Writer  In recent years, the WNBA has become more popular than ever. That growth has brought more viewers, sponsorships and attention, but also more scrutiny and vitriol. Now, the l...

These days, the broadest cultural context of the world, also referred to as the macrosystem, looks eerily similar to the beginning of a poorly written dystopian movie. As the world experiences multipl...

In a city full of creativity and booming artistry, Richmond rock band HOTPANTS has spent the last few years finding their place in the city’s music scene, pulling inspiration from classic rock, indie ...