In order to achieve progress, we have to understand that this still is a serious problem, and not allow it to be forgotten after only half-hearted investigations.
The events of last weekend must serve as a call to action — our communal response must be one of unity against white supremacy and Neo-Nazism through action and vigilance.
We should often be reminded of this bitter legacy, and minority communities here in Charlottesville bear the brunt of its reach into the present.
I am angry, and I am guilty. I did not protect my student, a student in my general chemistry class who was run down on the Charlottesville pedestrian mall by a Nazi.
The white supremacists won. It’s a hard truth, but if we take a step back and examine the situation, we can understand this to be true.
We are alumni of the University of Virginia, and on Aug. 11-12 we watched with horror as neo-Nazi white supremacists descended on Grounds and then into downtown Charlottesville.
A few weeks ago, I wrote a column in The Cavalier Daily explaining the reasoning behind my belief that the alt-right rally should go on.
I spent the summer welcoming new students to the University. Among the many activities I helped facilitate were conversations with the Dean of Students about acceptance, civil discourse, and diversity.
Many of us already know and love the University and Charlottesville, and have been eagerly counting down the days until we return to our friends, classes and community.
We want you to know that the faculty, staff, alumni and the Charlottesville community are part of your support network throughout your journey at the University and beyond.
Alarmingly, Americans are not immune to anti-Jewish sentiment in the form of anti-Zionism.
Even if the alt-right could weather the public arena of discourse, the solution is not to infringe on their right to peacefully assemble.
Here in Charlottesville, set against the blare of the noise, we can continue to pursue more inclusive and welcoming communal spaces.
As it stands, the only real option for the vast majority of men is wearing a condom, which is notoriously ineffective.
Disappointingly, these policy changes are based simply on political favors instead of merit, or even originality. They are not designed to give the United States a better deal.
Unfortunately, McAuliffe has decided to continue the tradition of appointing members with political ties to himself or the Democratic Party.
Many of us find his adventurous spirit in the young students who begin their life journeys here, at the University.
It’s not headline news the rights of the religious and the secular have been at odds with one another on many occasions in the political realm.
Amidst the ongoing debate about political correctness on college campuses, there has been a parallel debate about the use of trigger warnings.
This fall, University Programs Council will host its annual Welcome Week.
