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(12/27/23 12:11am)
As the holiday season approaches and U.Va. students all over Grounds prepare to drop their books and face-plant on the nearest couch, Christmas stop-motion, claymation-like productions are gearing up to traumatize watchers of all ages — CAPS therapy sessions beware. From “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” to the classic “Nestor The Long-Eared Christmas Donkey,” these television specials popped up in the 1960s and onward, retelling Christmas stories and creating new ones using the unique medium of clay. With their casts of weird characters and specific pre-climate change nostalgia that can only be described as “Christmas if it actually snowed in December,” these shows have made their mark on the holiday season — but like all things on Earth, they don’t matter unless they can be applied to U.Va. students. Obviously.
(12/23/23 8:51pm)
Ah yes, it's finally winter break. The alarm clocks are turned off, your school email is logged out, and your friends are — wait, where’s Diane? You have not actually seen Diane since last week. Oh no! Santa must have taken her back to the North Pole! Oh well, you will see her in January. Wait a second — Diane still has your favorite sweater, and you wanted to wear that on Christmas. Do not despair! If your emotional support short friend has gone missing, here are three ways to get them back. Santa will not miss them. There is no way they can make toys — they can barely make their bed.
(12/21/23 3:43am)
The University admitted 1,113 students from the University’s largest-ever pool of 4,466 early decision applicants — about 25 percent were granted acceptance. Early decision results, which were released Dec. 15, also saw 1,179 students waitlisted.
(12/29/23 2:25am)
Study Abroad January Term courses — of which there are 19 — will take place over the coming weeks, stretching across five continents. The courses, which students had to apply to take, will cover a range of topics, from technology consulting to modern architecture and sustainability.
(12/23/23 8:37pm)
The Honor Committee found two students guilty in cases reported between May 12 and Dec. 17 according to a report shared from Hamza Aziz, Committee chair and fourth-year College student. Aziz also provided updates on the implementation of the new multi-sanction Honor system and initiatives undertaken by the Committee throughout the semester to aid the new system.
(12/23/23 8:40pm)
Leslie Kendrick, Law professor and Class of 2006 alumna, was named the next dean of the School of Law Monday. Kendrick will serve as the second woman to hold the position, following current dean, Risa Goluboff.
(12/21/23 3:24am)
Virginia men’s basketball failed to retain the momentum of a four-game winning streak coming out of the 11-day break for exams, as the Cavaliers scraped by mid-major Northeastern 56-54 Saturday before falling to Memphis on the road Tuesday, 77-54.
(12/23/23 8:35pm)
In a sweeping victory for affordable housing advocates, Charlottesville’s City Council unanimously voted to approve the development of two high rise apartment complexes near Grounds Monday night, despite voiced opposition from the University. The Council also passed a new zoning ordinance to increase housing density throughout the city.
(12/23/23 8:58pm)
Just over three weeks since the conclusion of Virginia men’s soccer’s 2023 season, three Cavaliers players were selected in the 2024 Major League Soccer SuperDraft Tuesday night. Senior defender Aidan O’Connor, freshman forward Stephen Annor Gyamfi and senior forward Leo Afonso all heard their names called, marking the fourth time in program history that three Virginia players were picked in the MLS SuperDraft since it was inaugurated in 2000.
(12/21/23 3:36am)
Based on the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray, Yorgos Lanthimos’ newest film “Poor Things” is a thoughtful exploration of freedom, autonomy and liberation. The subversive filmmaking, lively acting performances and detailed craft help bring the film to life.
(01/09/24 12:10am)
From talented bluegrass musicians to towering Appalachian Mountains, rural parts of Virginia have a beautiful and unique culture. However, the region’s steady increase in socioeconomic issues, coupled with its persistent lack of adequate educational funding, showcases that rural Virginia is less politically visible and often ignored by those in power. To its credit, the University has dedicated more than one statement to increasing diversity, including economic diversity. However, if the University really wants to improve economic diversity, it must intensify its efforts by uplifting rural Virginians with initiatives on Grounds and increased funding for programs in rural areas, like that of U.Va-Wise.
(12/31/23 11:25pm)
For all of the University’s proclaimed progressivism, an antiquated ball and chain remain in plain sight for those who look carefully. Virginia law requires that all public universities buy many items, notably furniture, from Virginia Correctional Enterprises, a company that exploits prison labor to manufacture its products. While prison labor can provide important skills and training for prisoners, the current prison labor system is in dire need of reform to prevent the exploitation of prisoners. Changing how prison work is defined in Virginia law is needed to ensure basic human rights for incarcerated people — the University cannot truly embody its own progressivism until the law is changed.
(01/01/24 2:03am)
Selected 159th overall in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, Dontayvion Wicks was not receiving as much interest from professional teams as implied from his illustrious Virginia career. Wicks owned the Cavalier single-season receiving record with 1,203 yards before graduate student Malik Washington topped that mark in 2023. Wicks also had 9 touchdowns in that 2021 season and started a career trend of generating big plays at a clip of 21.1 yards per catch.
(12/16/23 1:35am)
For the 134th term of The Cavalier Daily, the Editorial Board wrote 19 lead editorials. We are aware of the platform we have, and the privilege that comes with it — as such, we have attempted to speak for and, more importantly, to students at the University. We have advocated for issues that matter to us, called for change and explored diversity, equity and inclusion and free speech. And, while the Honor Committee might disagree, we attempted to provide a nuanced view of student self-governance at the University. For those who missed it, here’s a recap of what the Editorial Board wrote about during the year.
(12/18/23 1:38am)
As Charlottesville High School faces the aftermath of rising rates of violence at the school and three canceled days of school due to a lack of personnel, teachers at the University and other community groups have assisted in the school’s response. Faculty from the University’s School of Education and Human Development were present at development sessions with Charlottesville High School teachers aiming to address underlying issues.
(12/16/23 1:43am)
As we enter finals season, our brains as students become crowded with exams, winter break and the future. When you are not procrastinating studying by using up your final swipes at various dining halls — O’Hill is superior — you actually may become quite busy! In this frenzy, an emerging stressor fades into the background. We might be thinking of it, but odds are it slipped our minds somewhere around when the fourth “power-nap” turned into deep sleep. However, we cannot keep avoiding it any longer— it is enrollment.
(12/18/23 12:55am)
As the days get shorter, the air gets colder and the Fall semester comes to a close, students may be bundling up for a cold and possibly somber December back in their hometowns. If this resonates, these songs might be the perfect soundtrack for anyone feeling particularly down in the dumps this winter break. Here are four sad tracks for those feeling “blue” this December.
(12/18/23 1:39am)
As University students experienced the pressure of finals, the Honor Committee partnered with several wellness organizations on Grounds to provide opportunities to destress. From Dec. 6 to 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., students encountered new Well-Being Tables located in Clemons Library, Brown Library and the Music Library.
(01/24/24 1:50am)
The University loves to tout its commitment to student self-governance, a commitment which is reflected in the various student-led institutions around Grounds from the Honor Committee to the University Judiciary Committee to the Student Council. But while other student self-governance institutions, including the Committee and UJC, have independent endowments, Student Council has historically had no comparable independent source of funding. Recently, however, Student Council has announced the creation of a five million dollar endowment. This endowment has the potential to give the council unprecedented independence from the University in a way that will permit the council to actually practice student self-governance and to fully represent student interests.
(12/23/23 9:00pm)
Fourth-year Batten student Lillian Rojas boasts an impressive resume. She is a four-year member of the Student Council and sits on the University Democrats executive board. But perhaps her most prestigious title is that of being the sole student member on the University Board of Visitors, the highest governing body on Grounds. There is a catch, however — Rojas cannot vote on any of the Board’s decisions. The unfortunate reality is that Rojas, despite representing the best of what the University’s student body has to offer, cannot use her insight or merit to vote on matters for the Board of Visitors. Per Virginia state law, students on boards of visitors for any public higher education institution may only have nonvoting, advisory roles. As a student of the University, my message is simple — change state law to allow the student member of the Board of Visitors the power to vote in its decisions.