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(01/28/20 9:14pm)
The Honor Committee continued debating its proposed policy for investigating Honor violations that arise out of Title IX cases during their general body meeting Sunday night. The discussion lasted over an hour, causing the Committee to push the vote back to a later date in order to further consider the policy’s specific language. Through the policy, Honor seeks a balance between protecting the University community while also maintaining respect for other institutions on Grounds such as Title IX.
(01/22/20 8:57pm)
The Honor Committee met Sunday to discuss a proposed bylaw pertaining to cases that arise from Title IX — which receives cases of sexual and gender-based harassment and violence — and their ability to investigate them. The meeting ended without a decision, but Honor Chair Lillie Lyon, a fourth-year in the College, requested the Committee think about the articles over the week and continue their discussion Sunday, Jan. 26.
(12/20/19 3:37am)
When Annaliese Estes began her sexual assault investigation through the University’s Title IX Office, she received an outline of the formal resolution process which said the investigation period typically does not exceed 60 days.
(12/13/19 9:34pm)
After two queer-identifying women were asked to leave by security staff at an event held at the Asado restaurant on the Corner last week, students and restaurant management have been working to rectify the situation.
(11/06/19 3:22am)
The University has been celebrating the Bicentennial since Oct. 2017, hosting various concerts, talks and events to commemorate the 200 year anniversary of the University’s founding. This birthday is certainly something to be proud of, but it’s important to note that for many, the University has not been an opportunity for two centuries. The first class of women was only admitted to the University in 1970 and was capped at 450 students, and the University only began widely admitting students regardless of sex in 1972.
(11/07/19 3:33am)
In the landmark 1973 ruling Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court of the United States legalized abortion in all 50 states. Prior to the ruling, as many as 1.2 million unsafe abortions took place each year, and 17 percent of deaths during pregnancy were attributed to such procedures — and that’s only what was reported, the real statistics were likely much higher. Almost immediately after Roe, the number of unsafe abortions plummetted as women were able to access safe and legal abortion services. No longer did women have to travel hundreds of miles and pay thousands of dollars to have abortions in unsanitary conditions from medically unlicensed — and often sexually predatory — physicians. Roe was, and still is, a major victory in the fight for gender equity in the United States, but its clock is ticking.
(10/28/19 10:35pm)
In the early hours of the morning on Oct. 22, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Liberal Party took the victory in this year’s election, despite losing the popular vote by a margin of over 200,000 votes, or about 1.3 percent. The Liberals lost their previous majority and will go on to form a minority government, winning just 157 seats of the 338 seats in the Parliament. This dampened victory is the product of a campaign fraught with scandal, from intervention in a court case to a shocking brownface photo from an “Arabian Nights” themed gala. Still, despite these blemishes on Trudeau’s record, he and the Liberals retain power.
(10/23/19 3:47am)
The 2019 Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey recently published findings on attitudes and experiences toward sexual assault and misconduct of more than 181,000 students from 33 colleges who contributed to the nationwide survey, of which the University was one participating institution. The survey found more students believed that the University would conduct a fair investigation and take reports of misconduct and assault seriously in 2019 than in 2015.
(10/24/19 12:08am)
Over the past several decades, Virginia has essentially become two separate states — Northern Virginia, or “NOVA,” and the rest of the Commonwealth — with each region having a distinct cultural, economic and political identity. It is in the midst of this dramatic transformation that Democrats have reestablished themselves in Virginia politics, relegating the legacy of the Byrd Organization and Massive Resistance to the ash heap of history and building a powerful base of support in Northern Virginia. Although this separation with the party of the past came into question earlier this year, Democrats have vowed to build a “New Virginia” should they emerge victorious this November. And yet, just as Democrats are on the cusp of regaining control of the General Assembly for the first time in nearly 20 years, their hubris and disconnect with certain regions across the state may ultimately tarnish these dreams.
(10/10/19 12:04am)
Reported incidents of on-Grounds burglary, rape, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking increased from 2017 to 2018, according to an annual safety report released by the University last week. The report, which is required each year under the federal Jeanne Clery Act, includes all crimes reported to the University Police Department, other law enforcement and University officials, including the Office for Equal Opportunity and Civil Rights.
(09/25/19 11:58pm)
Thomas Jefferson’s ideal for the academical village is to extend learning beyond the classroom and into the home, particularly illustrated in a unique housing option for students — residential colleges, which are meant to be combined spaces for living and learning for both peers and faculty members. The University has three residential colleges — Hereford, Brown and the International Residential College — each with their own theme and central focus.
(09/27/19 7:40pm)
The New York Times recently published an article regarding an allegation of sexual misconduct against now Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. However, shortly after the story’s publication, readers and commentators criticized the paper for leaving out several details about the sourcing and substantiation of the material. As the paper has reported on the Trump administration and other conservatives over the past several years, The Times has established itself as an agenda-driven newspaper and has consistently failed to deliver objective reporting. Its most recent failure only highlights its unwillingness to approach reporting with any semblance of candor.
(09/19/19 1:55am)
Third-year College students Sai Samayamanthula, Aditya Sorot, Jasmanet Chahal, Pramod Grama and Mihir Tandon first became friends while surviving organic chemistry together, but at the end of last semester, they also became business partners and the founders of UVA Thrift.
(09/09/19 10:12pm)
Two student-run organizations that work to prevent sexual assault on Grounds, One Less and One in Four, have merged into one joint organization — Culture of Respect Educators, or CORE. As separate organizations in the past, One Less was comprised of female and gender-nonconforming students, while One in Four was comprised of students who identified as males.
(08/30/19 6:28pm)
Last Saturday, the University Program Council hosted an A$AP Ferg concert in the Amphitheater as part of their Welcome Week events. Although the concert’s intention was to welcome new and returning students to the University, some students have said the language used at the concert made them feel unwelcome.
(08/26/19 10:21pm)
The University Programs Council began hosting its annual Welcome Week Aug. 23, spending approximately $174,000 on events to entertain and provide inclusive spaces for new and returning students. Kyle Nguyen, UPC chair and a fourth-year Commerce student, said the goal of Welcome Week is to get all students excited for the start of the new school year.
(08/02/19 4:39pm)
Earlier this summer, Joe Biden, garnering criticism from nearly every other Democratic primary candidate, made a splash with his declaration of support for the Hyde Amendment — a ban on federal funds for abortion care. In the middle of a fierce battle over abortion rights — with nine states currently attempting to ban access to safe and legal abortion care — Biden’s “middle ground” approach couldn’t have been more tone deaf and out of touch. The utter lack of respect for the people suffering because of Hyde, and the complete insincerity he showed when he flipped positions less than 36 hours later, highlight his inability to identify with low-income women and people of color and the systemic inequalities they face on a daily basis in nearly every aspect of our society.
(04/22/19 1:53am)
Zerlina Maxwell — political analyst, commentator, writer and speaker — spoke about the presence of rape culture and its perpetuating practices both in person and in the media in Minor Hall Thursday afternoon. Maxwell has offered commentary on CNN, FOX News and MSNBC and has written online content for CNN.com, Black Enterprise, The Washington Post and The Huffington Post. Approximately 30 people attended Maxwell’s presentation.
(04/22/19 12:15am)
Take Back the Night, a month-long campaign focused on sexual assault awareness and prevention, concluded Thursday with the Day of Healing event held on the Lawn. The event aimed to educate and provide resources to students and University community members regarding healthy self-care methods and practices. The event featured multiple interactive tables facilitated by TBTN and other organizations on Grounds for students to engage with, as well as a Purvelo cycling class being offered in the evening for students to release stress and tension while practicing self-care. Organizations in attendance included the Women’s Center, Unsung People, Flux, University Records, One Less, HOPE, Peer Health Educators and Ashtanga Yoga.
(04/15/19 2:04am)
The Take Back the Night Vigil was held in the Amphitheater Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. to help raise awareness for and support survivors of sexual assault and was attended by approximately 100 people. The event included stories from survivors, musical performances by Wendy Repass, a local Charlottesville musician, and Michael Schulte, a second-year College student.
