These restrictions were defensively adopted in response to a series of highly publicized incidents and are a direct threat to students’ right to free speech and free expression.
When we raise someone onto a pedestal, we are effectively transforming them from a man into a myth.
In the spirit of striving toward the perfect union that Mayor Walker notes we are far from, some steps to grapple with the University’s role in Virginia’s eugenic program present themselves, such as renaming Alderman library.
We have an opportunity and responsibility to promote COVID-19 awareness. This can start in Scott Stadium.
So much time is lost in the process of suppressing our ailments — when we should be fixing the standard that keeps them hidden to begin with.
Virginia must codify Roe in its state constitution.
It is clear that the safety protocols in place are entirely inadequate.
Instead of the University shrugging their shoulders and offering CAPS for the hundredth time, it must make decisions that prioritize mental support for students, faculty and staff.
Participating in diet culture, or even allowing it to perpetuate in society is destructive to not only your physical well-being but your mental one.
All in all, the Va. ABC is a vestige of the social conservatism of the 1930s.
The YAF banner episode, meant to portray the University as complicit as leftist students "cancel" conservative views, seems more like evidence to the contrary.
Strides in increasing cultural awareness and gender inequality have been made in all areas of education — however, more work must be done to create an inclusive and just society.
The dependence on building multi-family units within existing communities to protect rural areas from development has had a disparate impact on marginalized communities.
As we return to Grounds and begin to venture out of our homes more often, we should be sure to do what we can to support local businesses in Charlottesville.
As a collective citizenry and occupiers of Native land, we must rally behind these communities in support.
The past year has resulted in increased awareness of race-based discrimination and the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed other varieties of institutional discrimination.
Let this serve as a reminder to students and administration alike that we are still fighting through this pandemic.
All of the lessons learned from online classes during the pandemic should not be forgotten — instead there should be synthesis from what classes looked like before and after COVID-19.
Now is the time for Virginia to mandate comprehensive, LGBTQ+ inclusive sex education in public schools to finally rectify significant health disparities.
Racial equity cannot just be met with diplomacy and speeches — rather it requires a change in ideology.
