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Virginia softball is coming off a winning season, filled with several player and team accomplishments. On the eve of its 46th season, they are ranked by multiple polling outlets and expectations are rather high — will the Cavaliers be able to live up to these expectations?
Five members of the University’s Board of Visitors resigned Jan. 16 at the request of Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D), clearing the way for the newly inaugurated governor to appoint 10 new members shortly after taking office Jan. 17. The resignations prompted reactions from state lawmakers amid ongoing tensions regarding the Board’s governance.
Saturday brought a blizzard of “earlies” to Charlottesville. With a snowstorm bearing down, schedules shifted and start times accelerated. Both Virginia wrestling and the men's basketball team found themselves competing hours ahead of schedule. But for the wrestling team, that theme of earliness proved prophetic in the worst way. Against Stanford, the wrestler who struck first won every single bout, and the Cavaliers found themselves playing catch-up from the opening whistle in a 31-9 defeat.
If there is one obstacle the Cavaliers have yet to overcome this season, it is sustaining momentum. Coming off a 38-point home win against Pittsburgh on Thursday, Sunday presented a chance to build on that success and showcase the roster’s talent.
Returning to the Boar’s Head Sports Club for its first home matches of the spring season, No. 2 Virginia delivered a statement pair of wins at the ITA Kickoff Weekend, defeating Indiana 4-1 on Friday before sweeping Michigan 4-0 in Saturday’s championship match to remain undefeated and punch their ticket to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships.
Each January, hordes of college women adorned in their nicest outfits and warmest puffer jackets fill Rugby Road, Chancellor Street and surrounding areas for sorority rush. From visiting 13 different houses to making tough choices each round, the University’s sorority recruitment process can be a stressful path to sisterhood. Thankfully, each of this year’s 1,100 rushees had someone in their corner while they searched for their home in the Greek life community.
Several University faculty expressed approval after Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) asked five University Board of Visitors members to resign and appointed 10 new Board members Jan. 17. Faculty who spoke with The Cavalier Daily emphasized lost confidence in the Board members who resigned and optimism that the new Board will prioritize better engagement with the University community.
Influenza cases have increased rapidly over the past several months among members of the University and Charlottesville communities as well as across the Commonwealth. According to medical professionals from the University Medical Center, this year's strain of Flu has been spreading earlier and more rapidly than in previous years. Because of the severe nature of this year’s flu season, medical professionals are advising students to get vaccinated and are implementing operational changes to slow the spread of flu across the health system.
Six Virginia pitchers will step into the circle this season, each carrying the weight of keeping their team in every game by stifling opposing offenses. Fortunately for the Cavaliers, four of Virginia's five pitchers from last season’s 38-19 campaign return after posting a combined 2.76 ERA and going 14-10 in ACC play.
Fans showed out in force to John Paul Jones Arena, a packed house for what was shaping up to be the biggest home game of the season. A rivalry game against visiting No. 22 North Carolina, it was Virginia’s first ranked matchup at home this season, one that the fans deemed consequential, remaining raucous from buzzer to buzzer.
Stephanie Rowley, William R. Kenan Jr. Education prof. and dean of the School of Education and Human Development, took over from University President Scott Beardsley as chair of the University’s Executive Vice President and Provost Search Committee during a search committee meeting Thursday. In a statement to The Cavalier Daily, University Spokesperson Bethanie Glover said an additional change to the committee included the removal of Porter Wilkinson, former Vice Rector of the Board of Visitors and former Board representative of the search committee.
The full Faculty Senate met Friday afternoon to hear updates from University leadership, including recently-appointed University President Scott Beardsley, and to hear speeches from five candidates for faculty representative to the Board of Visitors. Senators also held a question and answer session with the chair of the Honor Committee and discussed recent policy changes within the honor system.
Spring is a time of renewal — more specifically, a time to visit one of Charlottesville’s many offerings to reignite an old artistic passion or explore a new one. The Charlottesville area is home to many affordable arts events, varying from orchestra performances to drag shows. Here are six upcoming arts events in the area from January through March for those looking to get in touch with the creative side of the community.
With sidewalks salted and snow plows stationed around Grounds, the University is bracing itself for the second major snowfall of the school year — the first of which occurred in early December. Following the December snowfall, classes did not return to their normal schedule and format for three days.
In an ACC rivalry showdown Friday at NC State’s Willis R. Casey Aquatic Center, the Cavalier squads each faced a formidable opponent in the No. 7 Wolfpack women and the No. 6 NC State men. The dual was Virginia’s last of the season, and the women took advantage, delivering a deluge of season best times, pool records and nationally-ranked performances. The Cavalier women remained unbeaten with a decisive 181-113 victory, while the men fell 172.5-89.5 against a powerhouse NC State lineup.
This week, catch a glimpse into the sports culture of the past. With Virginia basketball on its way to greatness and winter sports in full swing, take a look at the victories and defeats of earlier athletic programs. From ice hockey to wrestling, Virginia sports reporting captures both the excitement of the game and the unbeatable dedication of the student body.1950sJan. 31, 1952“Sportin’ Around”By Widdy TazewellIn this piece, Tazewell highlighted the Cavaliers’ boxing lineup, of which all but one were new members. He covers the newcomers’ boxing experiences, some coming from other colleges while others only had amateur experience. He ends the column with an anecdote about a basketball coach’s strategy and a recap on the division’s top basketball scorers.1960sJan. 31, 1961“Varsity, Freshmen Grapplers Bow to V.P.I; Injuries, Grades, Thin Ranks of Both Squads”Could you walk on to the Virginia wrestling team? In 1961, the Virginia wrestling program, after scraping together almost enough men to field both a varsity and freshman squad, still lacked the depth to beat Virginia Polytechnic Institute, or, colloquially, the Hokies. The “grapplers” were forced to forfeit multiple matches due to injuries along with other team members being unable to participate due to academic ineligibility. The team’s desperation jumps off the page. This article calls to the student body, in a cry for help, inviting anyone of any weight and any level of experience to step up. 1970sJan. 31, 1973“Up To Us”The Virginia basketball team is best described as “mercurial,” according to this 1973 sports article. Capable of both incredible wins and depressing defeats, the team’s success may hinge on an outside variable: its fans. The article urges students not only to show up, but to reconsider how they show up. Rather than cursing officials or heckling opposing players, fans are asked to channel their energy into “common courtesy,” citing “sportsmanship” as the winning formula. 1980sJan. 24, 1980“Cavs halt No. 3 Duke, 90-84”By William Rittenburg and Larry CohenThe 1980 Cavalier underdogs, ranked No. 17, overtook the Blue Devils, ranked No. 3 in a nail-biting game with Virginia being down four points at the half before making its second half comeback. Several incredible plays were made throughout the game, including Virginia point guard Jeff Jones who made four free throws in the final 53 seconds, and center Ralph Sampson who scored 23 points, achieved 13 rebounds and blocked three shots from the opposing team. Duke too, played an incredible game, with player Chip Engelland being described as a “one-man blitzkrieg.” 1990sJan. 23, 1996“Pucks still fly; ice hockey club skates despite difficulties”By Emily HeilPhotos by Roger VoisinetThe University’s club ice hockey team faced a number of struggles, many of which stemmed from a lack of funding due to its club sport status. One of its greatest setbacks was a lack of a home rink, which forced them to practice in Richmond and travel for almost all games, which impacted their roster at several games. Another struggle the team grappled with was the loss of teammate Brian Cooke in October 1995, for whom the team honored by the addition of patches on their team shirts. Despite these difficulties, the team still continued to the league tournament and continued to grow in numbers due to recruitment efforts. 2000sJan. 25, 2001“60 things I hate about sports” By Sam LeTaking shots at everyone from ’N Sync to George W. Bush, sports editor Sam Le critiques commercialization, defensive play and media clichés. He argues that the “sanctity” of the NFL is being eroded, while also dismissing baseball, golf, professional men’s soccer and the NHL’s regular season. While this piece is comedic and satirical, it is also reflective of early-2000s sports culture, as one of the only references to women's sports is debating which female athlete “looks better in soccer shorts.”
Winter marches on, and nature is intent on proving that. Forecasts show an inbound flurry in the Charlottesville area, with some models predicting over 20 inches of snowfall. If these predictions come true, you can expect to spend some time trapped indoors this weekend. Here are four snow-capped films that feature the winter precipitation in all of its glory. With some simply set in snowy areas and some with climactic snow-graced moments, these films are perfect to match — and help you withstand — the days ahead.
Coming off a harsh away loss at North Carolina earlier in the week, No. 14 Virginia returned to Charlottesville looking to get back in the win column. Hosting a small, four-team ITA Kickoff Weekend tournament, the Cavaliers (5-1, 0-1 ACC) started strong with a competitive yet clean 4-0 win over Rice, before beating No. 20 USC by the same score in the championship game to earn qualification for the ITA Indoor Team Championships.
No. 14 Virginia men’s basketball has crossed a critical threshold. Many of the Cavaliers’ (16-2, 5-1 ACC) marquee ACC matchups come on the road, a fact that all avid followers of Virginia basketball were acutely aware of entering the season considering how difficult it can be to win in raucous road environments.