The rush and excitement I felt as I walked out of the MAC and began my article was addicting. I couldn’t stop; so I didn’t.
For a group which is so isolated and extreme, the greatest victory is supposed martyrdom and the notion that we somehow care about what they do, and we gave them that victory.
The fact that I am still alive and able to write this is undeniable proof that the Google Diagnosis Method works.
Professors should not give speakers who hold hurtful, extremist viewpoints the opportunity to direct their vitriol at students. The face-to-face interaction has the potential to disturb or even traumatize students unnecessarily.
Does it make sense that — at a University where this policy has led to the so-called “Community of Trust” that grants students the peace of mind to leave their laptops unwatched in our libraries — the Honor system does not extend to the personal safety of walking home alone after dark?
Given that it is highly unlikely repeat perpetrators of sexual violence are reachable through more outreach, raising awareness of rape culture must be coupled with policy changes that target perpetrators and effectively remove them from the community.
Post-trauma psychological conditions are real, and even if they are not as visible as a physical disability, students who suffer from them still should be accommodated.
President Obama’s recent executive order should be lauded as a great step towards gender equity
In the absence of institutional reform to restore AccessUVa, students must continue to advocate for the program
As researchers, students develop critical thinking and innovation skills, providing them with a more well-rounded education, as opposed to the education they would get if they just executed projects already outlined by the company.
As one of the Opinion Editors after the redesign period, I championed the creation of a bi-weekly Humor Section, which — thanks to the wonderful staff and production team — became a reality within a matter of weeks.
My decision to write for The Cavalier Daily has enriched my time at the University more than I thought it ever would. It has provided for a greater learning experience than I have found in any one class.
Using texting or social media to convey emotions is detrimental to our relationships
The demonstration last Wednesday is an example of Jefferson’s vision for the University
The Cavalier Daily should focus on more objective reporting, but its editors and staff should be commended for their hard work and sacrifice
The message of the students’ singing was that the University community would rather hear the welcoming and encouraging voices of the student body than a religious group’s inflammatory comments condemning their fellow LGBTQ classmates.
The War on Drugs should end because it is costly, anti-American and unnecessary
The University already offers programs like Safe Ride to help prevent drunk driving during the week; at major events like the Foxfield races, it should provide additional programs.
But ideally, the University would offer gender neutral housing options so that no students would feel marginalized by an organizational structure which separates people into two rigid categories.
