This is the first public statement from Warmbier’s family since his detainment on Jan. 2 at Pyongyang Airport.
Emily Lodge, a third-year Batten student and former vice president of organizations, defeated incumbent third-year College student Abraham Axler for the position of student council president.
The Honor Committee’s constitution mandates for a proposal to pass, it must garner at least 60 percent of the total vote.
It is unknown if Warmbier was coerced into his confession by the North Korean government.
The event featured a march down the Downtown Mall and speeches from University students and community activists.
Each forum will be 30-34 credits — or 10 to 11 classes — and will include an introductory seminar in the first semester and a capstone project in the fourth semester, Odom said.
College Council recently printed t-shirts for their members with the slogan “I’m in love with CoCo” attributed to “TJ.”
The evidence — believed to have been destroyed since 1995 — may hold the key to overturning Phillip’s conviction and release from prison 25 years later.
UJC chair Mackenzie Austin cited lack of graduate students elected to the executive board as the reason for starting the subcommittee.
“We hope that we are creating comfortable, inviting spaces where student will want to study, have meetings and have events,” Hogg said.
Richards discussed how the feminist movement at times has only recognized those who do very high profile, incredible things and has not necessarily focused on the everyday stories of women.
Vagrancy laws were originally intended to ensure everyone who could work, did work, but they have taken a darker turn since the 20th century, Goluboff said.
In addition to a physical memorial, Wilson said MEL members want to create a heritage trail and include information centers about enslaved laborers.
The College Council announced Monday the implementation of a new online funding system to replace the previously paper-based system.
Liberty in North Korea hosted guest speaker Seol Song Ah, a defector from North Korea, in Nau Hall Tuesday night.
Student Council discussed upcoming changes to the SafeRide system, which include a transition in oversight, additional costs and a new app to request rides, at its general body meeting.
The Virginia General Assembly passed legislation Monday giving final approval to a plan which greatly expands the amount of concealed carry permits allowed in the state.
The House budget recommendation’s increase of $4.5 million specifically for financial aid brings the recommended funding for Virginia's higher education system to a total of $237 million.
The increase in tuition for each student ranges from 2.1 percent to 3 percent.
In response to a joint motion filed by both Eramo and the defense, Judge Glen E. Conrad rescheduled the start of the two-week trial from July 18 to Oct. 11.
