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(11/05/23 7:07pm)
The Institute of World Language at the University hosted a language symposium to celebrate its 10th anniversary in the Newcomb Ballroom and Lounge Thursday. With their theme, “Looking Back, Moving Forward,” the symposium intended to recognize the collaborative learning efforts between faculty and students across language disciplines and reflect upon what the institute has accomplished thus far.
(11/06/23 2:06am)
Virginia returned home to take on Georgia Tech in a Saturday afternoon contest. The Cavaliers (2-7, 1-4 ACC) were hoping to rebound after a devastating overtime loss to Miami, while the Yellow Jackets (5-4, 4-2 ACC) were attempting to continue their momentum after they pulled off an impressive upset against North Carolina. Unfortunately for Virginia, an early injury set the tone for an overall disappointing game and the Cavaliers lost the game 45-17.
(11/08/23 12:38am)
Spring enrollment is here — bringing with it the stress and excitement that is planning for the academics of the upcoming semester. While the University’s course offerings are near endless, there is a noticeable lack of classes focusing on healthy masculinity. There is only one class at the University covering the topic, called Men and Masculinities — the course is not even being offered next semester. While I have no doubt this class is helpful, much like how a single class on history would not be able to cover all history adequately, a single 2000-level class on the challenges men face is insufficient. The University should allocate funding to create an additional class on the most dire struggle men face — mental health.
(11/04/23 5:14am)
Jewish students and Jewish organizations across Grounds, including the Brody Jewish Center and Chabad, organized a balloon installation on the South Lawn Thursday to honor over 200 hostages in Gaza. The installation featured red balloons tied to flyers on the ground which displayed the photo and name of each hostage.
(11/04/23 5:16am)
Virginia basketball will begin a new era Monday night. The Cavaliers will enter the season without a player from the 2018-19 national championship roster for the first time in a decade and return just one player with multiple starts from last year’s squad. Amid a wave of transfers and underclassmen, Coach Tony Bennett and the sheer ethos of Virginia hoops will make sure that nothing is too different in the John Paul Jones Arena this winter.
(11/06/23 1:48am)
The University announced that there will be a series of programs dedicated to educating students, faculty and staff on recent conflicts in the Middle East. Three events have been announced and feature conversations on topics such as free speech and the history of global conflicts.
(11/06/23 2:18am)
The Contemplative Commons project went into high-speed two months after I moved into the Kent dormitory in August 2022. The land that the project built upon was first an obsolete grassfield next to a dead-looking pond. After construction started, it turned into an even more grubby area with its unbearable smell and noises. Although I didn’t like the idea of having a construction site near my dorm, I did feel that there were some shared similarities between me and this mess — we were all once so tangled and trying to figure things out.
(11/03/23 7:22pm)
Zocalo has been a fixture of downtown Charlottesville since 2003. The restaurant charms patrons with artful Latin American dishes and spirited ambiance. Though an evening at Zocalo comes at a steeper price, Zocalo is a great place to splurge on an intimate dinner or a night out with friends.
(11/06/23 2:59pm)
The Office of the Provost’s Global Affairs unit hosted the University's annual Global Week Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, in collaboration with schools and organizations across Grounds. Students and other University members were invited to participate in 27 different events that spanned the weekend.
(11/02/23 11:59pm)
Key matchups
(11/02/23 8:54pm)
As most of you already know, starting Oct. 26, most of the University was engaged in Halloweekend festivities. And, if you didn’t know that, reach out to me. I’m genuinely curious as to what went through some people’s heads when they saw the hordes of “sexy clown” costumes pass by them on the Corner more than three days before Halloween. That being said, here is a little recap of the major talking points from the past week.
(11/02/23 6:00pm)
With Virginia women’s basketball’s first public exhibition occurring Thursday against Pitt-Johnstown and its season opener Wednesday against Maryland Eastern Shore, basketball season is quickly approaching, and the Cavaliers are ready for it. Coach Amaka “Mox” Agugua-Hamilton discussed this season’s outlook with the press Monday.
(11/02/23 2:14pm)
Amidst the chaos of preparing for college move-in day — finding LED lights and posters for the walls, or making sure to bring the coveted mini-fridge microwave unit — some students haven’t forgotten to add their cherished stuffed animals to the list. These stuffed animals can help students feel more comfortable in their new college environment, acting as a uniquely portable piece of home.
(11/08/23 5:07am)
As a regular to many on-Grounds dining options, I’ve noticed a few trends among the patrons of various restaurant options that supplement the dining halls. After careful study, I’ve found that someone’s go-to dining option can often be indicative of certain personality traits among students. However, I want to stress that everything is based on my personal experiences, and may therefore not always be accurate.
(11/03/23 1:00pm)
When redshirt freshman forward Leon Bond III committed to Virginia, the Wauwatosa, Wis. native immediately recognized the community Coach Tony Bennett had built. The highly regarded recruit had multiple offers on the table — including Marquette, Texas A&M and Virginia Tech — but he knew that Virginia would be his destination.
(11/08/23 2:26am)
Every Tuesday and Thursday, the walls of Newcomb’s board room hear a blended melody of voices or a chorus of laughter as Ektaal a capella practices. Established in 1999, Ektaal is the University’s first and only South Asian a cappella group. The group performs at gigs around the University with compositions of fusion South Asian and Western music. With each performance, they hope to share their heritage with the student body and South Asian community.
(11/02/23 11:52pm)
Hilma af Klint’s 1915 oil painting “The Swan, No.1” captures imagery of two swans on two separate sides of the same canvas. Few would mention, let alone accept the idea of math being applicable to something as renowned as this work of art. However, Dr. Jiajun Yan — professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University — argues that Klint’s entire piece is executed on the principle of mathematics.
(11/03/23 1:51am)
The University will welcome family members of current students to Grounds this upcoming weekend for the annual Family Weekend, during which Orientation and New Student Programs will be hosting a series of events and programs, from a drag show to a Dome dinner, spanning Nov. 3 to Nov. 5.
(11/02/23 4:00am)
University students welcomed a stream of witches, warlocks, pirates and princesses of all ages in the annual Trick-or-Treating on the Lawn event. On a chilly Hallween night, young Trick-or-treaters lined the Lawn in search of treats from 5 to 7 p.m following a week packed with other spooky activities.
(11/01/23 12:29am)
The Board of Visitors announced they will hold a special meeting this Thursday at 2 p.m. to review an unspecified legal matter. While the University did not confirm that it was explicitly related, the meeting follows the release of the preliminary report of the external review conducted after last year’s shooting.