Enacting Del. Chris Hurst's proposed law would protect students from unwanted solicitation.
It is important clear and strong communication is maintained by the University throughout this whole process, and residents should continue to make their voices heard.
Although this redefining set of proposals is still in its early stages, it presents a solid groundwork for transforming Echols into a real, modern honors program.
As students conclude their academic year at the University, they should remain cognizant of and involved in the policies which could not only influence their education, but their livelihood.
While improving the school’s research standing certainly has its benefits, it must not come at students’ expense.
The editorial board recounts some notable numbers from each month of the past semester.
The administration’s overall lack of transparency in responding to this issue is made all the more concerning by their lack of cooperation with student representatives.
In an environment where learning is a priority, students should have access to affordable textbooks regardless of which classes they take.
As University students, we have a responsibility to actively contribute to the University’s sustainable future.
One of the most valuable applications of a humanities education is the exploration of social issues.
To ensure students are aware of proper emergency response procedures, the University could include emergency preparedness training in the health and safety modules all new students already must complete.
We urge members of the community to embody the Jeffersonian model of challenging their beliefs and broadening their perspectives through sincere discussion and productive debate.
Students at the University and around Virginia can look to Johns as a reminder of their own ability to make change.
By refusing to gather information about wages paid to contracted workers, the University turns a blind eye to contracted companies’ potentially exploitative compensatory practices.
Virginia’s current marijuana policies have a disparate effect on minorities, and the costs of convicting Virginians for marijuana outweigh the harm of minor possession.
Expanding Medicaid would be a meaningful effort to improve quality of life for low-income Virginians.
The University admissions process currently allows some less qualified students to bolster their chances of admission through connections and pay-for-play.
The University community must recognize and combat the increasingly anti-Semitic national climate.
The Lighthouse provides a dedicated place for student start-ups to collaborate and foster new ideas.
The Council also needs to devote more of its efforts to acknowledging the full historical context of the monument and the park.
