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With Virginia set to return all of its players with eligibility for the 2026-27 season, there are just a handful of graduated players leaving the roster. This feat achieved by Coach Ryan Odom represents an unusual degree of continuity in the portal era.
For the first time since Nov. 29, football returned to Scott Stadium with fans in the stands. The Cavalier Marching Band was not present to grace fans with its post-score renditions of “The Good Old Song.” Public seating was largely restricted to the sun-exposed east bleachers. But on a sweltering Saturday in Charlottesville, a football game was played for the Virginia faithful to witness.
In Sunday’s ACC Championship final, No. 7 Virginia faced a No. 13 NC State squad that they had met — and defeated — just one week prior. The two teams played the same doubles pairings on the same spots, and the same singles lineup top to bottom, but, this time, the Wolfpack (22-7, 10-2 ACC) came out on top.
This weekend, Virginia celebrated both its seniors and broader figures in the local running community at the Virginia Challenge here in Charlottesville. For one of the last home meets of the season the Cavaliers showed up in full force, breaking a number of personal records highlighted by graduate student Nathan Mountain breaking the school record in the 3000-meter steeplechase. Mountain also took down the meet and facility record and now holds the second-fastest time for this season in the NCAA.
The Virginia Guesthouse opened April 6 as the University’s newest hotel and conference center located in the Emmet Ivy Corridor. The Guesthouse has 214 rooms, and it is the second completed project in the Corridor, following the completion of the School of Data Science in 2024.
Between the 1950s and 2000s, many University students and community members placed advertisements and illustrated comics in The Cavalier Daily, both standalone and connected to articles. These advertisements and comics demonstrate the ways in which the University and its community have changed over the years. Mincer’s Pipe Shop, for example, preceded Mincer’s of Charlottesville, a well-known University sportswear store on the Corner and in Stonefield. 1950sApril 23, 1954Mincer’s Pipe ShopIllustration by unlisted artistBefore the Mincer’s that modern University students utilize for school-spirit needs, University attendees of the past knew Mincer’s Pipe Shop. This advertisement features Ronson Lighters, on which Mincer’s was running a 50 percent-off sale. 1960sApril 26, 1966SuperhawkSketch by Barden and KnoblochThis sketch depicts how the University is influenced by broad college trends such as a coffeehouse. The third scene illustrates students engaging in this new trend. Today, Charlottesville is home to numerous coffee shops such as Shenandoah Joe, Tribute Coffee and numerous others which University students frequent as patrons everyday.1970sApril 26, 1971Party on the LawnIllustration by unlisted artist“Happiness is a party on the lawn,” says this comic from 1971 which advertises a May 1 event including food, games, music and a flea market. 1980sApril 24, 1981Fine horses and a gala feteBy Jerry FergusonSketch by Constantine HannaherThis sketch by Constantine Hannaher features spectators taking part in a tailgate at the annual Foxfield Races. Beginning in the spring of 1978, the races have become a coveted, long-standing tradition for both University students and the greater Charlottesville community to attend, attracting 8,000 people in its inaugural year. 1990sApril 25, 1995“Students’ treasures promise wealth of memories”By Brian SouthwellIllustration by Kendra DunnThis comic, featuring Keith Haring-style figures, illustrates one of the ways in which many University students spend their free time — hanging out on the Lawn. While some students may read, throw a frisbee or simply stare at the sun, all make memories to carry with them when they leave. 2000sApril 26, 2000No article titleSketch by unlisted artistThis sketch depicts a loyal Dave Matthews Band fan wondering when another band like them will make their way into the University limelight. The Dave Matthews Band is a rock band formed in Charlottesville in 1991, specifically at Miller’s Downtown. Aside from their musical success, the group takes pride in their local roots, and is known for giving back in many ways to the Charlottesville community.
Whether hailing from the Virginia’s Community Colleges’ Guaranteed Admission program, a two-year institution on the Pacific or anywhere in between, each of the University’s transfer students have a unique story as to how they found their way to Grounds. In the fall of 2025, 807 new transfer students arrived on Grounds to begin their journey at the University.
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On March 19, the Federal Communications Commission authorized Nexstar Media Group to finalize its acquisition of TEGNA Media Group, potentially creating the most expensive and largest broadcast media company in U.S. history. However, there have been many appeals of the decision, as it could have lasting implications for the media that students at the University consume and study.
With late April moving in and finals season looming over Grounds, many need a little extra motivation to close out the spring semester strong. Between late nights at the library, long essays and grueling exams that seem to multiply each day, it can feel like students at the University are scrambling for a life raft to float into summer on.
Correction: A previous version of the article incorrectly stated that the University-owned pocket park is located at the intersection of W Broad Street and Jefferson Park Avenue. The pocket park is located at the intersection of W Main Street and Jefferson Park Avenue. The article has been updated to reflect this change. A previous version of this article also incorrectly stated that Brodhead's Dec. 11 decision used a map of the University’s full property lines as the starting point for the radius. Rather, Brodhead used a map of the areas of the University that were excluded from the city when the 1948 City Charter was written, which is the land owned by the University as of Jan. 1, 1939. The article has been updated to reflect this change.
Friday night, No. 9 Virginia baseball was taken to task on its own field. The Clemson offense gained traction against typically-reliable senior righty Kevin Jaxel, scoring three in the seventh frame. The crooked number spoiled junior lefty Kyle Johnson’s strong start.
One second. That was all No. 11 Virginia needed to force overtime Saturday at Klöckner Stadium, all it took to erase what had been a four-goal fourth-quarter hole. But one minute and 17 seconds later, the Cavaliers’ comeback was quickly finished.
No. 4 Virginia delivered a confident semifinal performance Saturday at the Cary Tennis Park, defeating No. 24 Notre Dame 4-1 to punch its ticket to the 2026 ACC Men’s Tennis Championship final. The two-seeded Cavaliers (22-3, 12-1 ACC) overcame an early doubles deficit and won four consecutive singles courts in straight sets to dispatch the Fighting Irish (21-7, 9-4 ACC), the same opponent they had defeated 4-1 in regular season play just two weeks prior in Charlottesville.
Correction: The previous version of this article incorrectly referred to Ryan Phelan as Inter-Fraternity Council President. Ryan Phelan is the former Inter-Fraternity Council President, as he ended his term in January 2026.
After 13 straight wins to end the regular season and a clean victory over No. 33 Stanford in the ACC Championship quarterfinals, No. 7 Virginia extended its run of form in the semifinals to reach the Championship game. Defeating a strong No. 18 Duke, the Cavaliers (21-4, 12-0 ACC) showed composure and grit to leave with a 4-2 win and advance to their second consecutive conference tournament final.
After losing six of their last eight games — including the first game of the series to Clemson — No. 23 Virginia came into Saturday desperately needing a win. And in an unfortunate series of events, the Cavaliers (33-10, 10-9 ACC) dropped yet another game to the Tigers (29-17, 11-9 ACC) in the South Carolina heat, 3-1.
The Charlottesville City Council is currently rewriting the rules on where students can live. The uptick in recent discussions about construction projects and luxury apartments in the areas surrounding Grounds has prompted the city to conduct a formal review of the Affordable Dwelling Unit Monitoring and Procedures Manual, and it is asking citizens to share their opinions. While permanent citizens weigh in, the discourse of University students is notably absent from the conversation. The truth is that students are a central part of the Charlottesville community for four years, which means they must step up to voice their opinions, whether they want to or not. Silence in this moment is not neutrality — it is an abdication of responsibility.
Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Andrews accused Mitchell of bribery and coercion in the presidential election. Andrews accused the Inter-Fraternity Council of bribery and coercion. The article has been updated to reflect this change.