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VOL. 70, NO. 4 FEBRUARY 26, 2025 THE INDEPENDENT PRESS OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
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VCU TOPPLES GMU 70-54
Takes top spot in Homecoming bout KYLER GILLIAM Staff Writer BRIANNA COBBS Contributing Writer A sold-out Siegel Center, an electric crowd and a brewing inter-state rivalry set the stage for the high-stakes Homecoming match-up between the VCU Rams and George Mason Patriots. “The atmosphere was tremendous. Wonderful. We loved it. I want to thank this whole school. We needed that,” said VCU graduate student guard Phillip Russell.
VCU graduate student guard Phillip Russell isos George Mason defender. Photo by Jason Gallardo Gomez.
See VCU vs. GMU on page 6
‘NO KINGS DAY’ Presidents’ Day protest highlights concerns for democracy MOLLY MANNING Contributing Writer Hundreds of protestors amassed at Capitol Square at 2 p.m. on Presidents’ Day, Feb. 17. Bearing American flags, Virginia flags, assorted rainbow flags and signs with statements like “Stop the coup” and “You can’t spell felon without Elon,” the crowd echoed chants such as “The people united will never be defeated.” Many participants claimed that the protest was part of a movement for
“No King’s Day,” according to NBC12. This protest was a second iteration of the “#50501” protests, an idea born out of a Reddit movement for 50 protests in 50 states in 1 day against the “antidemocratic and illegal actions of the Trump administration and its plutocratic allies,” according to #50501. See PROTEST on page 2
Richmonders gathered on Presidents’ Day to stand against President Trump’s agenda, bearing signs comparing his policies to the novel ‘Nineteen Eighty-Four.’ Photo by Burke Loftus.
Signs of the times Richmond’s highway markers recognize a rich history Richmond boasts a high concentration of historic highway markers, which recognize historical events, people or places nearby. Photos by Burke Loftus. Collage by Zach Montgomery.
See HIGHWAY SIGNS on page 2
VCUarts Theatre to premiere ‘Rhinoceros’ play about fascist conformity
The revolution cannot be televised
see SPECTRUM page 8
see OPINIONS page 10