Editorials

Opinion

By the numbers: the 2016 election

By Editorial Board | November 10, 2016

87: The percentage of surveyed students who reported some degree of anxiety about the presidential election 52: The percentage of total Americans who reported some degree of anxiety about the election, according to the American Psychological Association 93: The percentage of surveyed students registered to vote either in Virginia or in their home state 67: The percentage of likely U.Va.

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Where do we go from here?

By Editorial Board | November 9, 2016

We can only hope Trump will serve with more dignity than how he ran his campaign

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Rolling Stone got what it deserved

By Editorial Board | November 7, 2016

The jury decision validates what people who knew Eramo always believed

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Garrett’s plan turns student loan problems into retirement problems

By Editorial Board | November 3, 2016

Dittmar’s proposal is more realistic than Garrett’s and has the benefit of truly reducing students’ financial obligations

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By the numbers

By Editorial Board | November 1, 2016

900: The number of seats in Old Cabell Hall, where students can see Khizr Khan speak at 6:30 p.m.

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Students should show up for Khizr Khan

By Editorial Board | October 27, 2016

Other speakers in that same auditorium include late Prof. Julian Bond and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Virginia should prioritize women’s health, not burdening clinics

By Editorial Board | October 24, 2016

Today, we urge the Virginia State Board of Health to reject restrictions on abortion clinics

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How to fix the student loan crisis

By Editorial Board | October 24, 2016

Not only does the Clinton proposal address economic need; it could help alleviate an existing racial gap

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In Virginia, more than the presidency is on the ballot — workers’ rights are, too

By Editorial Board | October 20, 2016

If passed, the proposed amendment would enshrine anti-union policies in the state constitution

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Harvard’s not the only school with labor issues

By Editorial Board | October 18, 2016

We should pay our workers fairly and set an example for other schools to do the same

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Balz-Dobie fails the diversity test

By Editorial Board | October 17, 2016

The next step for the University’s honors programs is to reevaluate the entire selection process itself.

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Young alumni deserve two years of career advising

By Editorial Board | October 13, 2016

The Career Center is disadvantaging those who decide to pursue travel or other alternative routes immediately following graduation

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City Council shouldn’t stifle debate

By Editorial Board | October 11, 2016

City Council is implementing unfair restrictions on its citizens at their meetings

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Lecturer’s Black Lives Matter comments were revolting — but also political speech

By Editorial Board | October 10, 2016

Political speech, especially when made outside the classroom, should not be a fireable offense

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Housing: by the numbers

By Editorial Board | September 29, 2016

5,880-7,110: The number of dollars on-Grounds housing options cost for the 2016-17 academic year

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U.Va. is good but not good enough on women in engineering

By Editorial Board | September 27, 2016

Our latest honor should be celebrated, but this news should not allow us to become stagnant on the issue

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Governors shouldn’t have power to slash higher ed

By Editorial Board | September 26, 2016

Subjecting state university budgeting to the whims of a governor sets a bad precedent

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Eramo deserves better

By Editorial Board | September 22, 2016

Naming Eramo a public figure severely undermines her case against Rolling Stone

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NCAA calls foul on North Carolina bathroom law

By Editorial Board | September 19, 2016

The state would do well to repeal the law and embrace the ideal of inclusive sporting.

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The N-word appeared in dorms. How public should U.Va.’s response be?

By Editorial Board | September 19, 2016

It is hard to tell what the best plan of action for our administrators is.