RYAN: Toward a shared sense of purpose and community
By Jim Ryan | February 19, 2020By the time they leave, students should have a broader view of who they consider “their people.”
By the time they leave, students should have a broader view of who they consider “their people.”
It is possible — in fact, necessary — to love something deeply while also recognizing its flaws and refusing to ignore or justify them.
The University still has substantial work to do in making building names more inclusive
The University must take actions to make sure it protects its vulnerable LGBTQ+ students while it plans to make them visible.
Ultimately, initiatives such as the LGBTQ Center’s “Love is...” celebration remind us that love knows no bounds.
People in developed nations are having fewer children, and while the circumstances that brought about this shift may be positive, there are also several negative ramifications that come along with it.
We must think about why a holiday embedded in dating rituals that have existed since before women had the right to vote shares a date with a day meant to raise awareness about violence against women.
The argument for maintaining a traditional architectural style on Grounds has two parts — philosophical and practical.
With the legal battles won in the past 50 years, an amendment like the ERA has become redundant.
It is undeniable that local law enforcement and the criminal justice system itself have failed the black population of Charlottesville and Albemarle County for far too long.
There are a number of ways to further improve survivor support and prevention measures at the University.
The University should bar any company that has worked with Immigration and Customs Enforcement from recruiting on Grounds.
If the University seeks to have fair and equitable admissions processes — which it should, as a public institution — it should stop considering legacy status.
The Jan. 20 rally was an explicit rejection of government intrusion into the human right of self-defense.
It should not be the responsibility of students to make up for the inadequate proceedings of a federal agency
Student self-governance has stopped short of using disruption and civil disobedience as tactics to achieve goals, and it’s time we bring them back into the equation.
If nothing else, Biden’s candidacy promises a sense of hope and decency in an era when it is sorely needed
While the University ranks high in its quality of education, obstacles still often prevent low income students from achieving the same success as richer students.
All things considered — columns, staff requirements, advance notice of events — reliable local coverage is lacking.
To say that the University is sacrificing academics for athletics ignores all of the positives the department of athletics does to enhance the athlete experience and their futures.