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(09/07/21 2:44pm)
A recent Washington Times article, promoted by the University’s Young Americans for Freedom Twitter account, decries “U.Va.’s culture of left-wing intolerance.” The gist of the argument is as follows — Mr. Jefferson’s University ironically shirks the “Jeffersonian tradition” of free expression because the administration, too “timid” when it comes to protecting conservative speech, allows a “militant minority” of leftist students to enforce “cancel culture” on Grounds.
(06/05/21 3:32am)
The Board of Visitors voted to approve the Committee on Free Speech and Inquiry’s public statement on free expression at the University during a meeting of the full board held Friday afternoon. The Board was also updated on the 2030 Strategic Plan and heard remarks from the new student member of the Board.
(06/03/21 1:24am)
The Board of Visitors will meet Thursday and Friday to consider various action items, including rededicating the Frank Hume Memorial Wall and supporting the Committee on Free Speech and Inquiry’s public statement on free expression at the University. Meetings will be held in both open and closed session and can be accessed through the Board of Visitors’ livestream.
(05/04/21 11:49pm)
The Committee on Free Expression and Inquiry held a listening session Monday from noon to 1:30 p.m for community members to voice their opinions on free expression at the University. More than 20 attendees — including students, professors, alumni and parents — spoke during the listening session, which was conducted via conference call. Committee members listened in on the call but did not respond to attendees questions or concerns, and the conversation was recorded so any Committee members not in attendance could listen at a later time.
(04/13/21 4:35am)
Last semester, a sign saying “F—k UVA”, among other things, appeared on the door of a Lawn room, igniting a wave of controversy. Now, the same Lawn resident has once again spurred debate on Grounds following her display of another sign which notably featured the Rotunda engulfed in flames and draped in a Klansmen’s hood followed by a Kwame Ture quote. While the University administration defended the student’s right to post such material in the fall, the spring semester has witnessed a disappointing departure from this earlier stance. Even before the student posted her most recent sign March 12, Housing and Residence Life unveiled a new set of regulations on Lawn room postings that will take effect the next academic year. This was followed by the University physically removing the questionable sign the same day it was posted under the pretense that it “directly promot[ed] physical violence.” Both these actions are insulting to the University community and reveal that the administration has all but a shallow commitment to upholding the First Amendment rights of students.
(03/17/21 4:32am)
Third-year College students Abel Liu and Gavin Oxley discussed their platforms and fielded questions from The Cavalier Daily and community members at the fifth annual Student Council presidential candidate forum Monday night. The forum was co-hosted by The Cavalier Daily, University Board of Elections and the U.Va. Democracy Initiative’s Student Advisory Council.
(03/12/21 8:23pm)
As of the first week of March, the University had tracked over 3,000 COVID-19 cases.
(10/30/20 10:23pm)
After seeing *whispers* the F-word on a resident’s Lawn room door this past month, a diverse group of individuals — bald, white alumni; white alumni with MAGA in their profile pic; white alumni that went to the University when it was an all-male school; and even old white men on Facebook who never attended the University — dared to say what nobody else was brave enough to say. That a university of people ages 18-22, chock-full of alcohol, drugs, nudity — it’s a tradition, okay! — and worst of all bad language was simply not child-appropriate.
(10/13/20 11:37pm)
I am an undergraduate student at the University of Virginia, and I was recently involved in several debates and controversy over a sign on my Lawn room door, which states “Fuck UVA. UVA Operating Costs - KKKops, Genocide, Slavery, Disability, Black and Brown Life.”
(04/28/20 5:51am)
I wish I had a better memory. My older brother is able to remember the time, location and social context of an obscure event from 10 years ago — while it would take me a few moments to remember what I did last weekend. Even in pre-quarantine conditions, where every day used to feel significant and unique, I struggled. So for me, Mr. Wait-What-Happened-Last-Tuesday, I find myself particularly allured by music’s ability to transport you, full body, into a version of yourself you’ve since left behind, but can sit quietly within — warmly accompanied by the golden glimmer of moments passed.
(04/13/20 7:00am)
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(02/14/20 6:38am)
The University released its Lawn room acceptances Wednesday for the 2020-2021 school year. 47 students have been selected for Lawn rooms, with seven additional spots set aside for specific organizations and awards. While each selection committee has their own attributes they look for in candidates, they generally value a well-written application essay and demonstrated involvement in the University community from students entering their final year of studies.
(11/20/19 3:20am)
The Board of Visitors held a public comment session pertaining to the proposed tuition increases earlier this month. Liz Magill, who serves as the University’s executive vice president and provost, attempted to ease concerns about the proposed increases by explaining foundational goals that would offset some of the higher costs. Most notably, she explained that the administration hopes to find ways to strengthen AccessUVA, the financial aid program that meets 100 percent of demonstrated undergraduate financial need. In addition to covering tuition costs, AccessUVA also helps students cover housing costs up to $6,720. However, as housing is one of the largest costs levied on students upon entering the University, financial aid policies must shift accordingly in order to address these expenses.
(10/24/19 4:32am)
Last semester, second-year Engineering student Ayman Ibrahim contemplated pursuing two leadership positions on Grounds. However, he doubted he would receive either one because he was just a first-year applying to be a part of two executive groups. He spent the semester learning about and preparing for leadership roles as a member of the Muslim Institute for Leadership and Empowerment. Ibrahim returned to Grounds this fall as the Muslim Student Association outreach chair and International Residential College’s minister of recreation — positions he believes he owes to all that he learned with MILE.
(09/10/19 1:42pm)
1. The nerd: Harry Potter Room
(06/29/19 2:35pm)
My name is Derrick Wang, and last month marked the beginning of my term as the Student Member of the Board of Visitors for the 2019-2020 academic year. If we haven’t met yet, I hope we have a chance to chat this year, but in the meantime here’s a short introduction. I am a fourth-year from Richmond, Virginia studying economics and math. I’m known for — among other things — running outreach for the Honor Committee, cooking elaborate recipes, wearing tasteful scarves and knowing a lot about how the University works. This year, my role will be to represent students on the BOV.
(04/15/19 2:00am)
This past Saturday, the smell of spices wafted through Newcomb Hall, complemented by lively chatter. Beyond the open doors of the South Meeting Room and table with complimentary head coverings and flyers, people sat on the floor, enjoying a meal together as part of Langar on the Lawn. This event, co-hosted by UPC and the Sikh Students Association for the first time, celebrated the Sikh practice of Langar — a communal, vegetarian meal provided for free at the end of Sikh religious services.
(03/04/19 5:19am)
Election season is my favorite time of the year because I get to see passionate, dedicated students spend hours campaigning for the privilege of committing their precious time to the betterment of this school and the experiences of the students here. However, last week, Opinion Columnist Milan Bharadwaj suggested in a column that Student Council is nothing more than a “bookkeeping club.” He could not be more wrong. The Council is an advocacy organization that works alongside both student organizations and the administration to achieve policy changes. This advocacy sometimes happens behind the scenes, and it is often for the benefit of marginalized students at the University.
(01/24/19 2:30am)
The price of off-Grounds housing in Charlottesville is a large concern for students and Charlottesville residents alike. In fact, Charlottesville has one of the most expensive rental markets in Virginia, leading many to believe that the City is in the midst of its own housing crisis. Affordable housing in Charlottesville has become so scarce that there are nearly 1,600 people on waiting lists for rental assistance programs. This shortage makes it especially difficult for low-wage employees in the City to find cost-effective housing. While the City is able to intervene and help those in need of housing, the University must realize the impact of student housing on Charlottesville’s lack of affordable housing and take action.
(11/06/18 3:23am)
Coffee — the elixir of college life. In order to function, I need at least one cup every morning, and judging by the traffic at the O’Hill coffee station, I would say the majority of students are in the same boat. Since grabbing a cup of joe is such an essential part of our daily routine, it is no surprise that people have strong opinions about which type of bean juice they prefer. Grit, Starbucks, Einstein’s and Greenberry’s all offer different blends to choose from, leaving room for debate over where is the best place to get your caffeine fix.
