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(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.
(11/08/23 5:08am)
We’ve all been there — 9 a.m. on a Monday, just trying to make it through your first class of the day that, as a result of your poor planning skills and slow reflexes, happens to be a completely unnecessary discussion section. It’s fine for the first five minutes while your TA shuffles papers and 20 other pairs of eyebags settle into their chairs. And then the peaceful silence of the class is bombarded by That One Kid Who Won’t Just Shut Up.
(10/31/23 5:32pm)
To The University Community,
(11/02/23 2:59am)
As the weather gets crisper and the leaves turn into alluring shades of crimson, copper and gold on Grounds, a feeling of melancholy and dread sets in. There are treacherous waters ahead — finals, cramming and Thanksgiving. So, while the fall season is traditionally associated with cheerful mainstays like pumpkins, cider, turkey and football, it also signifies a season of change.
(10/31/23 11:34pm)
Cooler weather brings many fun fall activities to Grounds, especially during Halloween. While Trick or Treat on the Lawn stands as the University’s most famous October tradition, in which the Charlottesville community is invited to dress up and visit student clubs to receive sweet treats, a newer Halloween tradition has also emerged — turning the famed Rotunda into a giant jack-o-lantern.
(11/08/23 12:28am)
The Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program, which provides access to chronic kidney disease screenings in medically underserved communities, recently opened a chapter at the University last fall. The organization has already held two events in Charlottesville and will hold their next free screening at Charlottesville’s Southwood Boys and Girls Club Nov. 18.
(10/31/23 8:29pm)
Todd Haynes’ "May December” was one of the final screenings at this year’s Virginia Film Festival, and Sunday afternoon found the Paramount Theater packed with viewers eagerly anticipating his newest feature. The film, starring Academy Award winners Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, debuted at Festival de Cannes last May to critical acclaim, and has been making its rounds on the festival circuit in advance of its arrival in US theaters Nov. 17 and on Netflix Dec. 1.
(10/31/23 2:10am)
In the Paramount Theater Saturday, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown mall, sat a room full of film enthusiasts all gathered for a screening of “War Pony” and a discussion with writer-directors Gina Gammell and Emmy-nominated actress Riley Keough. The two talked about the making of their joint directorial debut and the importance of showcasing Native American stories.
(11/02/23 3:17am)
Fans flocked to John Paul Jones Arena to passionately root on Virginia in a tightly contested Smithfield Commonwealth Clash matchup last weekend. However, the Cavalier faithful were not there to support the men’s or women’s basketball teams as usual — instead, they were treated to an intense five-set victory for Virginia’s volleyball team over rival Virginia Tech.
(11/02/23 2:21pm)
Cementing themselves as a leading band in the University’s vibrant music scene and celebrating the release of their hit EP, the members of student band The Jellies warmly discussed their time at the University while gleefully teasing new music on the way.
(11/06/23 6:07pm)
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(11/01/23 12:12am)
University students got treated, not tricked, to Brown College’s Hauntings on the Hill this weekend, an annual Halloween fundraiser that had a “Frights, Camera, Action!” theme to celebrate American cinema. The $5,500 raised from the event will go to supporting The Haven, a day shelter and housing resource based in Charlottesville that helps individuals find affordable housing in Charlottesville.
(11/02/23 2:14pm)
(10/31/23 3:11am)
The Honor Committee met to consider a change to the bylaws that would suspend all case proceedings during non-school days as well as considering next steps for international student outreach on Sunday. The meeting did not meet quorum with 18 out of 29 members present, meaning the Committee could not vote on matters relating to the constitution or bylaws.
(11/03/23 1:00pm)
There is a corner of the internet reserved for every community, and this is especially the case for book lovers on TikTok. Cleverly coined as “BookTok” by users, this space for bibliophiles on the social media platform has amassed a generous following, with the videos under its hashtag accumulating over 190 billion views globally. The rapid growth BookTok has gained since its inception in 2020 has garnered attention from media outlets, a designated table in every Barnes & Noble and, most notably, immense influence in the film and television industries.