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Kymora Johnson delivers an early Christmas gift in rout of Winthrop

With the holiday season in full swing and a 10-day break in the rearview mirror, Virginia returned to John Paul Jones Arena Saturday to take on Winthrop. The Cavaliers (9-3, 1-0 ACC) annihilated the Eagles (7-7, 0-0 BSC) 88-53. Virginia controlled the game from start to finish, but it was a monster 41-point showing by junior guard Kymora Johnson that ultimately turned a commanding win into a demolition derby.

No. 3 pick Simmonds, Pelá selected in MLS Superdraft; Miller, De Vicente sign professional contracts

Thursday, Dallas FC selected Virginia freshman forward Nicholas Simmonds and senior midfielder Umberto Pelá in the MLS SuperDraft — a draft of eligible amateur soccer players — with the third and 44th overall picks respectively. Eligibility is extended to collegiate players who are sophomores or older, or collegiate players who have signed Generation adidas contracts. Simmonds signed a Generation adidas contract — a joint developmental program between adidas and the MLS — to become draft-eligible Wednesday. 

U.Va. leaders react to Beardsley’s presidential appointment

The appointment of Scott Beardsley, the current Dean of the Darden Business School, to be tenth president of the University Friday sparked conversation amongst University leaders. Putting aside Beardsley’s character and expectations for his work as president, many wished the Board had waited before finalizing the president-elect. 

NERO: The University must modernize the Lawn room application process

Every February, a group of 54 students entering their final year of undergraduate studies are accepted to live on the Lawn. Living in one of these rooms is supposed to be a privilege due to the Lawn’s history and prominence in University life. Due to this prestige, the experience is offered to students who have demonstrated service to the University or Charlottesville, as well as academic achievement. However, the incompatibility between getting a Lawn room and undergoing the University housing process creates harm for students trying to determine their fourth-year accommodations — especially when considering the off-Grounds housing market. 

Scott Beardsley appointed U.Va.'s 10th president

Scott Beardsley, current dean of the Darden School of Business, was selected unanimously in a special meeting by the University’s Board of Visitors Friday to serve as the University’s tenth president. Beardsley was chosen out of four finalist candidates, and his appointment follows the resignation of former University President Jim Ryan June 27 following pressure from the Justice Department. 

U.Va. Health leadership hosts Q&A, Rosner shares growth plan

Members of U.Va. Health Management hosted a question-and-answer town hall in McKim Hall and on Zoom Tuesday. The panel was composed of six members of U.Va Health’s management. Panelists shared outlooks on healthcare following the adoption of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, financial predictions, strategy for growth and topics pertaining to human resources for staff. 

U.Va. Board of Visitors engaged outside counsel three days prior to Ryan’s resignation

In a letter to the Faculty Senate sent Nov. 14, former University President Jim Ryan shared his account of the events which led to his resignation, and said that now-Rector Rachel Sheridan had hired a lawyer to represent the Board and speak to him regarding his resignation. An engagement letter between the Virginia attorney general’s office and Wilkinson Stekloff law firm, obtained by The Cavalier Daily from an anonymous source, confirms that the firm was retained to represent the Board in the days leading to Ryan’s resignation. 

Who gets to date at the University?

At the University, dating is not only about attraction — it is also about access. Social structures like class, race and Greek life quietly influence who students meet, who they can connect with and ultimately, who gets to date whom. 

Back in Charlottesville, what’s lasted and what’s changed for Jack Salt

6-foot-11 Jack Salt stood inside the Covenant School gymnasium Dec. 3, in a city that still feels like home away from home. The former Virginia center returned to Charlottesville not as a player wearing 33 in white, navy blue and orange, or as the defensive anchor of a national championship team. Instead, he returned as a basketball mentor, bringing a group of Australian high schoolers to the United States to learn about the sport. 

Creating a community of care with Peer Health Educators

The Peer Health Education program is made up of students who work to empower their peers to develop healthier habits. Evie Liu, current Outreach Coordinator of PHE and fourth-year college student, discusses the role of PHE in promoting a “community of care” in the student body and expands on the organization’s various initiatives.

Faculty Senate passes resolution calling for presidential search finalists to ask for pause

The Faculty Senate met Friday to discuss and pass a resolution expressing discontent with the timeline of the presidential search process. The resolution also called for finalist candidates to ask for a pause in the process, after a previous resolution had asked for a halt in the presidential search. Senators also heard updates from interim University President Paul Mahoney regarding an upcoming report to the Justice Department.

Mini Crosswords: Week of Dec. 15

Editor’s Note: This page will contain the Mini Crosswords for the week of October 1 and will update daily with that day’s puzzle.

‘A great win’: Mahoney testified for senators on Justice Department agreement Dec. 1

Interim University President Paul Mahoney testified before a Senate subcommittee Dec. 1 about the University’s Oct. 22 agreement with the Justice Department. Mahoney hailed the agreement as “a great win for the Commonwealth” and for the University despite multiple senators having expressed discontent with the agreement through letters sent to the University. 

U.Va. receives another record-breaking number of Early Decision applications

The University admitted 1,225 students Dec. 12 in the early decision admissions cycle from a pool of 5,108 applicants, yielding an acceptance rate of 25 percent for in-state applicants and 23 percent for out-of-state applicants. ED is the first of three rounds of applications — the other two being Early Action and Regular Decision, which will be announced in the Spring.

Crossword — December 11

The University Student Producing Theater class performs ‘Where Words Once Were’

This Wednesday, DRAM 3652 “Producing Theatre” put on their semester-long culminating performance of “Where Words Once Were.” Free to all, the play was performed in the Helms Theatre. With audience members seated on three sides of the stage — a configuration known as black box theatre — and a stripped down set, viewers were able to immerse themselves within the dystopian universe.

LETTER: An alumnus and parent’s perspective on U.Va.’s presidential search process

I am an alumnus of the University and the father of two University alumnae. I care deeply about this place.  

Virginia women’s basketball has a new star, and she leads the way in a 76-50 victory

Kymora Johnson is the unquestioned leader of Virginia’s offense. But on nights where the junior guard struggles to score, the Cavaliers (8-3, 0-0 ACC) usually fall flat. Now, however, the team has evolved with the return — and debut — of a new superstar.

Student groups offer resources to support academics and wellness during finals season

While the Fall 2025 semester continues to close with students taking final exams, the University and other groups on Grounds are providing free academic support and mental health resources to students. From free food to therapy dogs, here are some of the resources offered from the beginning of exams Thursday until the last day Dec. 19.

Deeds requested a range of records. Here’s what he actually got.

In response to a FOIA request Sept. 18 from State Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Charlottesville, the University Freedom of Information Act Office produced 284 pages of documents related to former University President Jim Ryan’s resignation and Justice Department investigations into the University.