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After a surprise 4-1 start to the season, Virginia football has taken a nosedive. The Cavaliers are losers of three straight games, the most recent of which was a 41-14 beatdown delivered by North Carolina. Against a team that was previously winless in ACC play, Virginia’s performance had fans streaming for the exits before halftime.
Faculty, students and families celebrated the Class of 2026 at the Third Year Ceremony from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday. Hosted at John Paul Jones Arena, the annual tradition recognized third-year students’ accomplishments and the midpoint in their undergraduate careers.
Ron Sanchez learned everybody’s name at Charlotte. Not just the players and coaches and support staff. He knew them all — janitors, custodians, cafeteria workers.
Virginia volleyball took down yet another ACC opponent Sunday in a thrilling five-set win against Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. The final score was 3-2, marking the first win for the Cavaliers (17-5, 7-3 ACC) against the Eagles (9-13, 2-8 ACC) since 2019.
Tony Bennett defined Cavalier men’s basketball for the past decade, and his recent retirement has struck chords deep in the University community. In explaining why he chose to leave, one of the things Bennett cited was recent changes in player compensation structures. In part, Bennett was referring to new permissions for players to benefit monetarily through name, image and likeness deals. The change allows market forces to infiltrate college sports, something Bennett did not feel he was best suited to adapt to.
The Hill had just been reopened for all ticketed fans, and they came pouring in Saturday to watch Virginia take on North Carolina. However, the Cavalier faithful left Scott Stadium disappointed with a humiliating 41-14 loss. The Cavaliers (4-4, 2-3 ACC) handed the Tar Heels (4-4, 1-4 ACC) their first conference win of the season in embarrassing fashion. The only question at hand is whether the offense or the defense was the worst part of the afternoon.
The Center for Politics co-sponsored a panel titled “Your Vote is your Voice” alongside the University Chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, a student group that provides a space for conservative students to find a like-minded community. Tyler Lucas, YAF chairman and fourth-year College student, moderated Thursday’s event, facilitating the discussion with a panel of former and current republican legislators.
Virginia women’s soccer picked up a much needed win against Clemson in a game that came down to the wire Friday night. The No. 24 Cavaliers (11-6-0, 4-5 ACC) were coming off a 4-0 defeat to Florida State that eliminated them from ACC postseason contention, but in their final game of the regular season at Klöckner Stadium, they got back on track with a 1-0 win over the Tigers (6-8-2, 2-7-0 ACC).
Perhaps one play, not long after a dreadful period in Friday night’s contest, summed it up best.
1950s October 28, 1953 “University Museum Houses Variety of Exhibits” By Herbert O. Funsten The University Museum of Fine Arts, now known as The Fralin, opened in 1935 and has been a valuable part of our community ever since. In 1953, the museum displayed famous portraits of President Washington and our founder, Thomas Jefferson, as well as architecture and sculpture exhibits.
University students and Charlottesville residents eagerly gathered amongst the floor of The Jefferson Theater Tuesday to watch fellow Virginians 49 Winchester play. The venue’s animated, sold-out crowd was mesmerized by their sweet symphonies of songs like “Last Call” and “Long Hard Life.” The setlist included tracks from their newest record along with tunes embedded deep within the band’s western Virginia roots. Band members and their audience built off of one another's energy, creating a vibrant and ecstatic atmosphere.
In a clash of national championship contenders, Virginia field hockey journeyed down to Chapel Hill, N.C. Friday for a showdown against North Carolina. Most of the competition played out in the second half of the game, during which the No. 4 Cavaliers (12-3, 5-2 ACC) could not find their footing as the No. 2 Tar Heels (13-0, 6-0 ACC) continued their undefeated season with a 4-0 stomping of the visitors.
“SABLE,” is the latest release of powerhouse band Bon Iver. Released Oct. 18, the three-song EP proves to be another feather in Bon Iver’s cap. While “SABLE,” is a smaller, scaled-down project for Bon Iver, it holds its own among the band’s discography with its poignant, relatable lyrics about healing and change. Frontman Justin Vernon dives into his experiences with pressure and anxiety, and he sings about the healing process and the emotions that come along with it.
The University will host students’ families for Family Weekend Friday to Sunday, with a variety of events offered for parents. These events include tours of new buildings on Grounds, open houses for the University’s different schools, academic program information sessions and a football game Saturday against North Carolina. According to University spokesperson Bethanie Glover, around 2,400 parents are registered to attend, with visitors able to register through the University’s Orientation & Transition Programs website.
Robyn and Phil Dang rented an apartment in Earlysville, Va., this fall. It’s a small place, reasonably priced, some 20 minutes from Klöckner Stadium, an ideal base from which to go watch their son, junior defender Nick Dang, menace opposing forwards in his first season since transferring from Lipscomb.
Student Council heard from Matt Weber, chief creative officer and senior advisor to the University president, at their General Body meeting Tuesday, where he spoke about the importance of telling stories and incorporating humor into them. Valentina Mendoza Gonzalez, Student Council president and fourth-year College student, also provided updates about a fundraising campaign to support Student Council’s operations, as well as introduced plans to develop a new Student Council app to give students information about Student Council resources.
Virginia men's soccer has turned around a season that was once lost. After winning only two of their first nine games of the 2024 campaign, the Cavaliers have put together a five-game winning run, most recently dominating Syracuse 3-0 to extend the longest active win streak in the ACC. Next on the docket, Virginia will travel north to play No. 5 Pittsburgh Friday night. The Panthers present the team’s final ACC regular season match before postseason play.
Monsoon Siam will blow you away with big flavors in modest dishes. If you are looking for a delicious Thai meal in a homey restaurant, plain and simple, this is the spot for you. It’s great for casual and special occasions alike on a student budget.
After an exciting split results weekend at home, Virginia went on the road to play against Syracuse in a mid-week matchup Wednesday evening. After a harrowing five sets, the Cavaliers (16-4, 6-3 ACC) managed to edge out the Orange (12-9, 0-9 ACC) by just two points in the deciding set — securing yet another conference victory with a score of 3-2.