WELCOME to the University, my first-year friend.
Did moving in go well? Parents gone?
Yes? Good. Let's drop the formalities. I want to encourage you to get active in politics while attending the University. Politics is meaningful, exciting and best of all student activism actually can make a difference.
That said, I am sure you already have got excuses as to why you cannot participate. But allow me to explain why political activism sometimes may be a more rewarding diversion than Netflix.
Don't like politics? That's fine, just pay attention to world events -
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MADARA: Virginia’s standardized learning system requires reform for English Learners
By Teddy Madara | 4 days agoBy not devoting enough attention to developing English proficiency among non-native speaking ELs, these students are disadvantaged in their exams, and consequently their graduation rates and their futures.
GARVIE: U.Va. should focus on understanding AI before implementing it
By Adeline Garvie | 6 days agoBecause there is no singular or correct approach in an educational world of individualized, class-specific policies, the University must mandate AI literacy training on the ethical, environmental and practical concerns for generative AI.
CLIPPINGER: In praise of the ENWR during the age of AI
By Grace Clippinger | January 17, 2026Writing allows us to clarify complex ideas, wrestle with ambiguity and engage critically with texts and concepts.
