This is a blatant step backwards that overextends parental rights in public schools at the expense of transgender students’ rights.
Self-governance is something on which we pride ourselves, but it is an empty ideal without effort from both the institutions governing us and the students they represent.
In other words, the Committee’s advice fails to recognize that the Memorial as a whole — not just the inscription — continues to broadcast racist beliefs due to the circumstances of its original construction.
Mr. Youngkin, let us be perfectly clear — we will not be your political scapegoat.
Make this the first-year experience you never got — make new friends, new memories and probably a few new reasons to miss Grounds when you leave.
Future education about Charlottesville and University history should be two things — mandatory and continuous.
Youngkin’s appointment of Ellis only confirms what he has already demonstrated so far through his governorship — a blatant disregard for the University’s core values.
Let us be clear — abortion should be kept legal in Virginia.
As the institutional body with time, means and resources, the responsibility for reaching out is in UJC’s hands.
But today, we want to make one thing clear — we are proud of students for making it to the end of this semester.
While individuals should still engage in sustainable practices, at the end of the day, it is large institutions that are capable of making the changes we desperately need to see.
In the meantime, students — take initiative yourselves to better understand the Grounds you live on.
Those of you reading this article have lived through the pandemic — we cannot forget that many have not — at the very least we should learn something from the past two years.
For better or worse, this is a new start.
Simply put, there is a blatant dichotomy between the values that Pence and the University hold.
The Editorial Board adamantly believes that each of these three candidates will dedicate themselves to ensuring that Student Council is accessible, accountable and serves the needs of all students on Grounds.
The Editorial Board firmly believes that these candidates, if elected, will dedicate themselves towards creating a diverse and rehabilitative UJC for the betterment of all students on Grounds.
However, this voting period is especially important — the spring 2022 ballot addresses a multitude of pertinent issues for students.
Miyare's newfound political power should not give him justification to ignore the voices of those who have long since attended and served at the University.
Considering reluctance to take action this year, combined with an overt lack of action during last year, we call on IFC and ISC leadership to enforce their guidelines.
