1960s
March 3, 1964
“Women Have Better Chances For Dates”
By Andrew Merkel
This article from 1964 gives a brief overview of the demographics of the women of the University, especially in regards to their interest in men. As most women were not permitted to matriculate in the College at this time, it notes that there’s not much of an incentive for women to attend the University, so men should look outside Charlottesville in order to get a date.
1970s
March 10, 1972
“Coeds Invade Male Stronghold As Two Win Rooms On Lawn”
By Sam Barnes
The first two women to live on the Lawn were among 51 third-year students selected for this honor. Other Lawn residents are also listed, along with concerns about bathing arrangements for the women.
1980s
March 6, 1981
“Female faculty recruited, tenured slowly but steadily”
By Sheryl Stolberg
Photos by Vicky Wagner
In 1981, the percentage of female faculty was much smaller than the percentage of female students, but Stolberg noted that this could be a difficult statistic to change. Low turnover rates, Ph.D. lengths and family-focused career paths all make it difficult for women to achieve tenure, so the change could take 20 to 30 years.
1980s
March 9, 1983
“Female police captain: ‘not afraid to use force’”
By Gary Guggolz
Photos by Niko Lalais
The University Police’s first female captain, Sylvia Bailey, discussed the impact of her gender on her ability to do police work. While she and University Police Director Frank Johnstone said that her gender had caused some difficulties in the department, both also stated how qualified she was for the position, and clarified that her success was not in spite of her gender, but because of it.
1990s
March 2, 1995
“‘For Colored Girls’ celebrates black women”
By Georgia Menides
Photos by Paul Robeson Players
A review of the play “For Colored Girls Who have Considered Suicide when the Rainbow is Enuf,” directed by LaKendra P. Hardware. Hardware discussed blocking, music and the play’s history.
2000s
March 4, 2002
“Panel discusses women in law, politics”
By Chris Wilson
Photos by Süleyman Özbey
A panel of female alumnae, faculty and students convened to discuss the unique obstacles faced by women in law and politics, including remarks from Delegate Jeannemarie Devolites (R-Vienna). They discussed external and internal pressures and the struggle to succeed in a male-dominated field, but noted that having to work harder often makes women better politicians and lawyers.
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