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(04/29/24 3:47am)
The eighth edition of the Smithfield Commonwealth Clash — a year-long competition between Virginia and Virginia Tech that includes 24 matchups across 22 sports — was decided last weekend at the women’s golf ACC Championship as the Cavaliers shot 17 under the Hokies’ weekend finish of 873. Each school is awarded a point when they come out on top over their rival — some sports will face off twice during the season, meaning those games are worth 0.5 points each. The first team to accumulate 11 points is crowned the winner. This final triumph over Virginia Tech marked the last point needed to end the contest and lock in Virginia’s win.
(04/23/24 8:00pm)
The Honor Committee convened Sunday to discuss various options for "finals pushes" — the efforts the Committee makes to support students during finals season. The Committee plans to begin by hosting an informative session about the Honor System for students with free Chick-Fil-A Friday. The Committee said they also plan to consistently distribute school supplies, snacks and energy drinks in University libraries throughout finals season. Additionally, the Committee deliberated on options for Dorm Talks on artificial intelligence, which will serve to inform new students about the ethical use of AI and gain better insight into up-and-coming perspectives.
(05/02/24 7:30pm)
ACC Co-Coach of the Year Sonia LaMonica’s debut season with the Cavaliers has certainly lived up to preseason expectations. Her Virginia squad is currently ranked ninth nationally and is a formidable force against any opponent. A relentless offense led by graduate attack Katia Carnevale and senior attack Morgan Schwab is essential — but equally important is sophomore goalkeeper Mel Josephson, who put up a masterful performance in a massive victory against then-No.3 Boston College. Fueled by a team-first mindset and a versatile skill set, Josephson will be much-needed for a successful postseason push.
(04/25/24 12:23am)
No. 2 Virginia men’s tennis traveled to Cary Tennis Park in Cary, N.C. to compete as the first seed in the ACC Tournament from Friday to Sunday. The Cavaliers (22-5, 12-0 ACC) were hoping to earn their fourth conference title in a row — however, they had some tough competition. After defeating Clemson (14-14, 4-8 ACC) and Duke (18-9, 9-3 ACC), Virginia ultimately fell to Florida State (21-7, 7-5 ACC) in the ACC Championship. The defeat was the first conference loss for the Cavaliers since 2020.
(04/28/24 1:41am)
The eleventh studio album of global pop sensation Taylor Swift, entitled “The Tortured Poets Department,” was released April 19 at midnight. Ranging from heart-wrenching ballads about love lost, to pop hits about the troubles of fame and the spotlight, to stripped-back synth tracks with Swift’s signature storytelling — the album is an amalgamation of the singer’s perspective and creative persona for the past two years.
(04/26/24 3:53pm)
Fossil Fuel DivestUVA hosted a rally titled “Reclaim Earth Day” Monday, calling for the University to completely withdraw their investments from the fossil fuel industry. The rally began on the North side of the Rotunda from which around thirty people, including University students as well as Charlottesville community members, marched to the Corner next to the University heating plant off West Main Street. Next to the heating plant, two climate activists — Joshua Vana and Deborah Kushner — gave speeches on their work with environmental justice in Virginia, including their advocacy for the cancellation of the Atlantic Coast pipeline.
(04/27/24 12:44am)
Littlejohn’s has returned. The iconic Corner sandwich shop reopened April 15 in its storefront on University Avenue after a four-year closure. Their largely unadvertised “soft launch” welcomed students and Charlottesville residents to the refurbished deli, which — despite some modern touches — preserves the memory of the original shop. To maintain the journalistic integrity of our food subsection, we ordered $70 worth of sandwiches and sides to keep our readers informed — and our bellies full. We thoroughly enjoyed our four sandwiches, and we recommend a visit. The revived Littlejohn’s presents a delicious and conveniently located, albeit pricey, food spot that gives patrons a taste of old and new.
(04/25/24 12:32am)
For the fourth time in its history, No. 4 Virginia women’s tennis made it to the ACC Championship match, defeating No. 28 Notre Dame and No. 23 Florida State en route to its finals appearance. Unfortunately, the two-seed Cavaliers (22-4, 12-1 ACC) could not overcome the one-seeded No. 5 North Carolina team that defeated them earlier this month. The Cavaliers, who shared the regular-season title with the Tar Heels (22-3, 12-1 ACC) with a 12-1 conference record, bested both the seven-seed Fighting Irish (17-9, 7-6 ACC) and the three-seed Seminoles (16-8, 9-4 ACC) 4-0 but were outcompeted by North Carolina, falling 1-4.
(04/23/24 3:36am)
The Theta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu fraternities had their Fraternal Organization Agreements suspended by the University, while the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity had its FOA terminated after allegations of hazing, according to Ben Ueltschey, Inter-fraternity Council president and third-year College student. While the Theta Chi and Sigma Alpha Mu fraternities face temporary suspensions, the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity will have its FOA terminated for a minimum of four years. It is unclear when the violations in all three chapters took place or when the University moved to suspend and terminate their FOAs.
(05/01/24 1:32am)
A world of gymnastics, intense movements and flowing silks exists here in Charlottesville, thanks to the University’s Aerial Dance Club. Since the group’s initial founding in 2012, the small club with a strong sense of community has masterfully weaved aerial into the fabric of the University dance scene. Through practices, end of semester showcases and, on occasion, performances on South Lawn, the club beautifully showcases their unique and intricate artform on Grounds.
(04/29/24 10:46pm)
When money is tight and stress is at an all-time high for college students, self-care can be hard to find. But University students need not worry — second-year College student Sofia Romulo has their backs, providing fun and affordable nail art from the comfort of her cozy apartment.
(04/23/24 12:02pm)
After winning two out of three games against Louisville and splitting midweek contests against Old Dominion and George Mason, the Virginia baseball team was home for a weekend series against Georgia Tech. With just a few weeks left in the regular season, both teams were jockeying for valuable seeding in the ACC. Ultimately, the Yellow Jackets (24-14, 9-9 ACC) rallied double-digit runs multiple times as the Cavaliers (30-11, 12-9 ACC) managed just one win in a frustrating series loss.
(04/27/24 4:10am)
Lori McMahon, the newly appointed vice president for research, emphasized her plans to support interdisciplinary collaboration during her upcoming tenure in an interview with The Cavalier Daily. With a background in neuroscience research at multiple universities, McMahon said she was drawn to the University due to its research initiatives, specifically in the healthcare sector.
(04/23/24 2:51am)
The Good Ol’ Song echoed across the Lawn Friday morning as admitted students to the Class of 2028 gathered for the final session of Days on the Lawn, an annual spring program that invites newly admitted students and their families to experience information sessions, resource fairs and tours around Grounds. This year, DOTL welcomed admitted students from all schools of enrollment across four days, as opposed to last year’s DOTL, which featured four school-specific days.
(04/23/24 2:10am)
This past weekend saw Virginia track and field stay home in Charlottesville to host the Virginia Challenge Friday and Saturday. The event was filled with Cavaliers making it onto Virginia all-time lists and recording personal bests and was highlighted by junior Nathan Mountain toppling the Virginia steeplechase record and running the “A” cut for the upcoming Olympic Trials. The weekend was wrapped up with a Senior Day celebration Saturday that honored the team’s graduating athletes.
(04/23/24 2:07am)
Saturday’s game between No. 4 Virginia and No. 7 Syracuse at JMA Wireless Dome saw the teams battling back and forth in a game of runs. Unfortunately for the Cavaliers (10-3, 1-2 ACC), the Orange (11-4, 3-1 ACC) had the final one. Despite gaining possession twice in the final 45 seconds, Virginia was unable to score.
(04/23/24 12:25pm)
As viewers settled in their seats at the Ruth Caplin Theatre, the hall lights dimmed, leaving a single spotlight on a group of dancers on stage. A moment of stillness blanketed the theater, and then the ensemble began to move. Using smooth, graceful motions, the group danced initially in silence. The quiet was broken up only by intermittent words and phrases uttered by the dancers in a manner reminiscent of dialogue in a play. This dance, titled “Here is Sanctuary,” was the opening performance of the Spring Dance Concert, presented by the University Department of Drama’s dance program.
(04/25/24 7:35am)
Nobody has to mention the last time Virginia men’s lacrosse played Notre Dame. The thought of it just lingers in everyone’s minds — the late lead that evaporated and the four Fighting Irish goals in four minutes to send Virginia trundling home. Now, though, a rematch is on the horizon, an inescapable narrative swirling around Saturday’s charged rematch.
(04/23/24 1:09am)
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(04/25/24 7:30am)
As I write this, I am in utter disbelief that my first year is coming to an end. These last eight months flew by. Coming to Charlottesville from Pennsylvania, a five-hour drive away, was a huge culture shock — much more so than I imagined it would be. In an attempt to transition to University life, I found myself saying “yes” to way too many things, which left me feeling detached from my surroundings rather than at home on Grounds. When I eventually learned to say “no,” I found myself embracing the everyday aspects of college life, which allowed me to truly feel comfortable in my own skin at the University.
