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Virginia men’s tennis has yet again brought out a new lineup. In a thrilling matchup Sunday, the No. 8 Cavaliers (11-5, 3-3 ACC) faced off against SMU at the Styslinger/Altec Tennis Complex in Dallas, two days after a commanding 4-1 win Friday over Boston College. For their part, the Mustangs (12-11, 1-5 ACC) hoped to build on a decisive 4-0 win against Virginia Tech.
Nota de la editora: Este artículo fue escrito originalmente por Brandon Kile el 14 de marzo de 2025. Trabajamos para preservar el significado original en la traducción, pero no podemos garantizarlo.
Behind every thrilling finish, every record-breaking performance and every moment of triumph in Virginia Athletics, there is a team of dedicated professionals working to highlight and share those stories. From capturing game-defining moments through a lens to shaping written narratives, a group of talented and determined women are proving that gender is no barrier to success in sports journalism.
When sophomore infielder Bella Cabral was just three years old, she stepped up to the plate and swung the bat for the first time. Now at the age of 20, she has had thousands of plate appearances, including approximately 250 at Virginia. In these plate appearances, Cabral has shined — showcasing her as a standout Cavalier, earning her accolades throughout the ACC and cementing her reputation as one of the brightest stars in all of college softball. She has stepped up as a leader, and a core part of that is reflection.
Having split the two previous games in their series, No. 23 Virginia baseball came into the series finale looking to clinch the set against California. The Cavaliers (12-6, 3-3 ACC) did just that with an offensive onslaught in the second inning that led to an 11-5 victory over the Golden Bears (9-10, 2-4 ACC).
As my time at the University comes to a close, I’ve noticed that Grounds is full of sounds that blend together to create a soundscape of the college experience. If you’re reading this on Grounds, chances are you’re hearing at least one of these sounds. While some sounds certainly bring more joy than others, let’s take a moment to reflect on what makes the University an orchestral delight.
From gen-eds like Engagements and “Engineering Foundations” to capstones and theses, a lot of our curriculum at the University is spelled out for us as we work to complete our degrees. Yes, most of us are choosing a major we’re interested in, and yes, those majors require structure to get the most out of them. However, when so much of our schedules is prescribed, it’s easy to feel a lack of autonomy over our academic experiences. So, if you find yourself with room in your schedule at some point in your undergrad experience, opt to try one of the University’s imaginative, creative, fun or interesting courses. Here are 10 courses sure to add a dose of flavor to your future schedules.
The University will soon begin its search for a new leader of U.Va. Health following the resignation of Craig Kent, chief executive officer of U.Va. Health and executive vice president for health affairs. The end of his controversial five-year tenure comes at a precarious time for U.Va. Health, which faces, in addition to an eroded reputation, the highest degree of political uncertainty for hospitals in recent memory. At such a critical moment, U.Va. Health’s new CEO must be committed to embracing a radical shift which promotes a culture of trust and commits to providing equitable care.
It is not easy to come back from a tough start to the conference season, especially when the first set of losses comes against long-time rivals. However, No. 25 Virginia quickly moved on from its recent defeat at Virginia Tech and used the weekend series against Boston College at Palmer Park as a chance at redemption.
California Coach Mark Madsen sat there and stuttered. His answer had started with a resounding declaration, repeated twice for emphasis — “we are going to have great success here,” he said. But now he had run aground on a thorny sentence.
As the saying goes, three things in life are inevitable — death, taxes and Bowerman finalist junior Gary Martin delivering a clutch performance on the track. His heroics as anchor helped lift Virginia men’s Distance Medley Relay — along with graduate Wes Porter, senior Alex Sherman and graduate Conor Murphy — to the Cavaliers’ first ever NCAA title in the event. The electric showdown headlined a series of otherwise solid performances for Virginia.
No. 23 Virginia has had to fight for everything this season. Against solid Division I competition, nothing has come easily. The losses have been disheartening and often unexpected, and the wins have been hard-fought and close.
Looking to rebound from a loss against North Carolina the week prior, Virginia women’s lacrosse hosted No. 15 Duke for a rainy ACC matchup at Klöckner Stadium Saturday. Although the Cavaliers (5-3, 2-2 ACC) initially fell behind the Blue Devils (6-3, 2-2 ACC), coach Sonia LaMonica and her team rallied at halftime to complete a seemingly impossible come-from-behind victory, beating Duke 16-11.
A lot has changed since 2009. Subpar pop music, politics and lacrosse, to name a few things.
1950sMarch 4, 1958“Cavaliers End Season With Victory Over SC” By Henry DrakePhotos by Behlen The men’s basketball team closed off the 1957-58 season with a 77-70 win against South Carolina on Friday, March 28. Though South Carolina never got ahead in the game, it was closely fought until the last minute. This game left the Cavaliers fifth in the ACC standings in preparation for their game with Maryland the following Thursday. 1960sMarch 4, 1965“Cagers To Oppose Wolfpack” By Dick DyasPhotos by Llewellyn The University’s men's basketball was slated to compete against the NC State Wolfpack Thursday in the first contest of the ACC tournament. A win would ensure one of the teams a spot in the semi-final rounds Friday. Cavaliers would be entering the game with a two-game winning streak, and if they were to advance, they would likely compete against Maryland or UNC next. 1970sMarch 16, 1976“‘Hoos complete tourney sweep”By Kip Coons“DePaul writes finish to Virginia’s NCAA hopes”By Tom HaudricourtPhotos by Dan GroganVirginia’s drive for the national NCAA championship came to an end in 1976 when the DePaul Blue Demons beat the ACC champions 69-60. This was the first round of NCAA basketball playoffs. It was an unusually weak performance by the Cavaliers. 1980sMarch 18, 1986“DePaul defeats Virginia to end men’s season, 72-68” By Steve Wills“Top-seeded Cavs stomped by JMU to end title hopes”By Chris Payne and Steve WillsPhotos by Scott ManningThe DePaul Blue Demons upended the fifth-seed Cavaliers and ended Virginia’s season in a 72-68 game. This was a missed opportunity for the University’s team to avenge its 1976 loss to the Blue Demons. Cavalier forward Drew Kennedy accredited the win to the size and speed of DePaul’s offense. 1990sMarch 21, 1995“Gators, Big Green go down fighting in University Hall”By Alan MorrisPhotos by Steve FinnieThe women’s basketball team secured their spot in the Sweet 16 after a 72-67 win against the Florida Gators and a 71-68 win against the Dartmouth Big Green. Though they did have the home advantage, the Cavaliers had to fight to stay ahead, particularly with Dartmouth getting very close throughout the second half. The next tournament game for the team would be against Louisiana Tech.
The Cavaliers have tiptoed their way through an up-and-down season thus far.
March is Women’s History Month, so it is only fitting that it would usher in the arrival of “Companion,” the big screen debut from writer-director Drew Hancock, on streaming services. The first in a one-two punch of releases attempting to solidify Jack Quaid’s status as a leading man, “Companion” is the latest take on the subset of the horror genre exploring, in some capacity, the perils and pitfalls of female exploitation for male gain.
Born thousands of miles away from Virginia in the north of Senegal, Mamadou Dia, assistant media studies and French professor, had an unlikely and inspiring journey to teaching at the University. Since joining the University in 2021, Dia has taught filmmaking in the media studies and French departments. His unique background — both in culture and in the trajectory of his career — has informed his approach to the film industry as a whole, including directing, writing and cinematography.