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(04/13/24 8:00am)
According to the University, it aims to graduate a diverse range of students who have been genuinely included and valued in this community and who go on to become leaders who are able to face the multicultural complexities of our world. This language theoretically demands supporting Palestinian students, yet the University’s actions are at odds with its stated commitment, particularly amidst rising Islamophobia and xenophobia. The administration’s failure to condemn blatant discrimination only leads to more discrimination, fostering an atmosphere that misinterprets pro-Palestinian sentiments as support of terrorism — leading to a rise in harassment that targets Muslim and Arab students.
(04/13/24 4:00am)
A slap, a push and a spat. This is not the start to some rhythmic nursery rhyme. Rather, it is the experience of one Jewish first-year student who no longer feels comfortable on Grounds because of the prevalent antisemitism that has only been exacerbated since the horrific Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Though the civilian casualties in Gaza are heart-breaking, they are no justification for antisemitism at the University. Despite this simple fact, the reaction to antisemitism on the part of University administration and leadership has been woefully inadequate — it has both failed to offer effective solutions to help protect its Jewish community and has also neglected to discuss the issue in an open and approachable manner that involves the wider University community. The University must better protect and support Jewish students.
(04/09/24 3:52am)
Riding a five-game winning streak entering last weekend’s series against Notre Dame, Virginia won decisively Sunday afternoon to take two of three in Notre Dame, Ind. The Cavaliers (26-11, 9-6 ACC) had won just five of 27 previous matchups against the Fighting Irish (22-14, 7-8 ACC), turning the historical tables and heading back to Charlottesville with a series victory.
(04/09/24 3:39am)
After remaining undefeated in ACC play for over a month, No. 4 Virginia women’s tennis suffered its first conference loss Friday at the hands of No. 6 North Carolina. Although the Cavaliers (18-3, 10-1 ACC) defeated the Tar Heels (16-3, 10-1 ACC) earlier this season at the ITA National Team Indoor Championship, they faltered this weekend, losing 4-1, and lost sole possession of best conference record. However, Virginia bounced back quickly Sunday in another top-25 matchup, besting No. 20 Duke, 4-3. The Cavaliers were determined to grind out victory, defeating the Blue Devils (13-7, 6-5 ACC), despite multiple competitive tiebreakers.
(04/14/24 3:33am)
The City of Charlottesville has plans for the expansion of its sidewalk system over the coming years, prioritizing numerous new sidewalks in different locations around the city, including near Grounds on Emmet Street and Jefferson Park Avenue. With concerns over pedestrian safety and the quality of existing sidewalks, some members of the University community have discussed challenges and possible solutions that would make Charlottesville a more walkable, safe and equitable city.
(04/08/24 5:12am)
Mary Beth Tinker, the plaintiff of historic Supreme Court case “Tinker v. Des Moines,” spoke on Grounds as part of the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society’s Distinguished Speaker Series Friday. During the speech, titled “Academic Freedom in a Time of Book Bans and ‘Plausible Genocide’ in Gaza,” Tinker spoke about her experiences before and during the landmark case, the importance of freedom of speech and the importance of youth activism in relation to current events.
(04/09/24 3:57am)
Virginia track and field sent their sprinting, jumping and throwing talent to High Point, N.C. Friday and Saturday to compete in the Vertklasse Meeting. The Cavaliers showed some good form, recording meet records and personal bests in a performance that indicates the team is continuing to round into form as the outdoor season heats up.
(04/09/24 3:59am)
After a big Wednesday win at home against VCU, Virginia women’s lacrosse hit the road to take on Louisville in a return to ACC play Saturday morning. The Cavaliers (11-3, 4-3 ACC) kept their momentum going against the Cardinals (6-8, 2-5 ACC), picking up a 13-8 win after pouring home five goals in the final period.
(04/09/24 3:33am)
Redshirt freshman forward Leon Bond III entered the NCAA transfer portal early Saturday afternoon, not long after stoking speculation the same day with a telling Instagram story post.
(04/16/24 6:42pm)
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(04/11/24 6:35am)
The University Police Department has increased the number of e-scooter traffic stops around Grounds, along with issuing more citations to stopped riders, as of April 1 in an effort to encourage legal ridership. In this new initiative to encourage safe and legal use of e-scooters, University Police are working to raise awareness of both state laws and local policies that classify e-scooters as vehicles subject to all traffic regulations through informational tabling and traffic stops that result in citations.
(04/09/24 1:48pm)
University students eagerly gathered at 1515 Thursday for the University Program Council’s Stand-Up Comedy Show. The open-mic event was open to anyone, from beginners to seasoned comedians, with an opportunity to meet comedian Joe Gatto serving as the grand prize. Attendees were treated to 13 distinct acts, each one roughly five to 10 minutes long, before voting for their favorite. In the end, second-year College student Jared Zhang took home the title at the end of a side-splitting set of performances.
(04/12/24 6:53am)
The University’s Office of Sustainability celebrated five students, one professor and four staff members with Sustainability Leadership Awards for their efforts to advance President Jim Ryan’s U.Va. 2030 Sustainability Plan, which has the goal of making the University carbon neutral by 2030 and free of fossil fuels by 2050. The Community Climate Collaborative and the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry also received Sustainability Leadership Awards for their commitment to environmental sustainability by providing clean energy and combating food insecurity in the Charlottesville area.
(04/11/24 6:37am)
Art might be the last thing on the minds of busy students rushing through the McIntire School of Commerce’s hallways. Yet if anyone is in search of a world-class respite from their studies, they need to look no further than the John P. and Stephanie F. Connaughton Gallery on the third floor of Robertson Hall. The gallery currently features the paintings and prints of contemporary visual artist Uzo Njoku in “Virginia is for Artists,” an exhibit on display until June 14.
(04/08/24 5:17am)
At a quarter to seven Friday, University students and Charlottesville locals alike settled down in folding chairs snugly nestled between the tall wooden bookshelves that line the walls of New Dominion Bookshop. Pleasantly chatting amongst themselves, they awaited the introduction of the evening’s first speaker. With the arrival of the hour, Hodges Adams, New Dominion event host and University lecturer of English Writing and Poetry, moved to the microphone placed at the foot of the staircase in the center of the shop with a Magic 8 Ball in hand.
(04/09/24 4:03am)
Conference play arrived Saturday at Klöckner Stadium, and Virginia simply treated it like an early-season game against a non-conference opponent. The No. 2 Cavaliers (10-1, 1-0 ACC) blasted North Carolina (6-5, 0-1 ACC) from the first whistle, building a commanding lead and cruising to a 14-6 win.
(04/09/24 5:05am)
From minimalist styles to statement pieces, fashion offers everyone the chance to get out of their comfort zone. Here on Grounds, the Future in Fashion Association holds onto this belief, encouraging students to weave styles both old and new into their studies. Originally established to help students navigate careers in the fashion industry, FFA now serves as a creative outlet for anyone interested in expressing themselves through clothes.
(04/15/24 1:14am)
It’s okay — the people and things we love often have a few red flags, and the University is no different. Some red flags crop up among the student body, while others are inextricably linked to the University itself. From hyperactive LinkedIn users to questionable statistics in the Stall Seat Journal, here are the most glaring red flags on Grounds.
(04/08/24 4:35am)
Although no solutions to recurring payment problems were reached at Thursday’s meeting between University President Jim Ryan and graduate student leaders, Ryan and other University administrators committed to holding another meeting, with the intent to find a permanent solution to their concerns. Graduate students at the meeting said they were updated on current initiatives to resolve the late and incorrect stipend payment issues and that they hope the next meeting will be where they can discuss staffing levels, which many graduate students see as the root of these ongoing payment problems.
(04/11/24 6:18am)
Spectrum Theatre, one of the University’s student-run theater organizations, launched their spring 2024 production of Steven Sater and Jessie Nelson’s musical, “Alice by Heart” in the Student Activities Building Thursday. Xander Tilock, the show’s director and second-year College student, introduced the show by characterizing it as “a question not an answer.” An exploration of grief and trauma, the production perfectly embodies Spectrum's mission to “challenge and engage audiences” by representing the blurry boundaries between reality and illusion.
