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The Cavaliers wrapped up a two-day meet at the sixth-annual Brant Tolsma Elite Invitational at Liberty Indoor Track Complex in Lynchburg. Virginia athletes continued to build strong momentum across sprints, distance, field events and the multis, with multiple Virginia athletes recording program top-10 marks and personal bests.
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.
Editor’s Note: This is a humor column.
Fourth-year Education student Meredith Collier began her term as Inter-Sorority Council president in January 2025, and her term ended in January. She had a “big picture” idea of Panhellenic unity, as well as a goal of encouraging Potential New Members to continue all the way through the formal recruitment process, which she led this past January.
11.99 percent. Last year, only about 3,000 of the University’s 25,815 students opened the University Board of Elections’ email and cast their vote for the Student Council President. While the referendums and down-ballot positions pulled the overall turnout to 22.5 percent of students, the message sent through the University community is evident — no one really seems to care about student elections all that much.
Last season, graduate defensive end Mitchell Melton, originally from Silver Spring, Md., transferred to Virginia from Ohio State. Melton quickly emerged as a premier weapon and leader on the defensive side of the ball for the Cavaliers. This year, Coach Tony Elliott has brought in two defenders from nearby Charlottesville who could have a similar impact.
The Trump administration’s recent attacks on immigrants within this country signal a dark chapter of American history. Specifically, this federal government has exercised devastating levels of violence, encouraged immigration enforcement to search homes without a judge’s warrant and detained community members for recording enforcement. Both illegal and legal immigrants have been the subject of these political attacks. With this dark chapter comes a haunting national effect where noncitizens do not feel secure.
Nota de la editora: Este artículo fue escrito originalmente por Nicolas Biernacki el 20 de enero de 2026. Trabajamos para preservar el significado original en la traducción, pero no lo podemos garantizar.
It has been nearly three and a half months since Virginia women’s golf has competed in an official collegiate matchup. The Cavaliers attempted to shake off the rust Friday in Mexico in a two-day, 54-hole outing at the Collegiate Invitational at Guadalajara Country Club, where the elevation sits just under 5,200 feet. Virginia hosted the 12-team tournament, dueling with other schools such as No. 19 Oklahoma State and Florida State.
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The University released early action application decisions for the Class of 2030 Friday, offering admission to 7,151 students from a total of 57,495 applicants — a 12.4 percent admission rate, which marks a 3.7 percent decrease in admission rate from last year’s EA cycle. Out of the larger pool, the University admitted a record number of early action applicants — a six percent increase in admitted applicants from the 2024-2025 application cycle’s 6,746 admitted early action students.
Back at Boar’s Head Sports Club after a win over No. 12 Columbia Friday, No. 2 Virginia welcomed Vanderbilt for its second to last matchup before the ITA Team Indoor Championships Sunday afternoon. The match doubled as a homecoming for Vanderbilt head coach Scott Brown, whose tenure in Charlottesville spanned more than a decade and coincided with one of the most dominant stretches in program history. Extending their undefeated season, the Cavaliers (6-0, 0-0 ACC) took down the Commodores (5-2, 0-0 SEC) 6-1 in a dual that ultimately lasted over three hours.
Entering the fourth quarter Sunday at Virginia Tech, Virginia women’s basketball trailed by just five points. A high-stakes rivalry road battle was to be decided in the game’s final 10 minutes. A Commonwealth Clash win was ripe for the taking.
It is the dream of many athletes to play in a stadium built for tens of thousands of fans — to walk out onto a professionally maintained court, field or rink, listen to everyone cheer for the team and feel the ground shake with energy, and look up at the jumbotron to see the screen flashing their name.
This week’s From the Archives looks at the student perspective of Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions and snowstorms on Grounds. From celebrations of the Midwinters Festivals to tampering with thermostats, the winter season brings both eventful and regretful experiences for all. Together, these stories capture how students have long found ways to embrace, endure and occasionally rebel against the coldest months of the academic year.1950sFeb. 10, 1950“Midwinters Get Start Tonite at 10”Author unlistedA number of events preceded the annual Midwinters Dance, a formal occasion held in Memorial Gymnasium, including wrestling and basketball matches and an afternoon concert. Headlining the dance were Rex Beneke and the Glenn Miller Orchestra, beginning at 10 p.m. and performing a special dance number at 11:30 p.m. 1960sFeb. 3, 1966“YOO HOO! MR. GROUNDHOG!”Author unlistedPhotos by BushWaiting for the Virginia winter to come to an end, students gather around to celebrate the arrival of Punxsutawney Phil. Mocking the validity behind the holiday, students turned to weather channels while still hoping for a bright and early spring. 1970sFeb. 8, 1979“Snow brings half holiday”By Seth TandlichPhotos by Ariana BracalenteIn response to the first six-inch snowstorm of 1979, University President Frank L. Hereford Jr. announced a half-day, cancelling classes after 2:30pm. While the snowfall made travel difficult for some, others embraced it with one student saying the snow is “good for the soul.” 1980sFeb. 2, 1981“How much do thermostats know?”By Martin AltschullPhotos by Tim DowlingIn honor of Energy Awareness Week, the University’s Energy Conservation Committee wrote numerous articles advertising for students to conserve energy to prepare for winter storms. Asking students to dress accordingly, not tamper with thermostats and learn more about AC units, the Committee wanted to limit energy costs while keeping students safe and warm. 1990sFeb. 2, 1996“Michaels thinks globally, locally”By Robin PinnelPhotos by Patrick Michaels and Steve FinniePatrick Michaels, Virginia’s state climatologist and University associate professor of environmental science research, spoke to a University audience explaining the connection between the recent Blizzard of 1996 and climate change. As a well-renowned climatologist and speaker, Michaels travelled to countries such as New Zealand to discuss his research and educate the public about the effects of climate change. 2000sFeb. 2, 2000“Virginians lightweights when it comes to heavy-duty cold” By Diya GullapalliPhotos by Dave WernerWith a snowstorm making “headlines bigger than Watergate,” the “Southern tootsies” of the University learn how to bundle up and prepare for wintery classes. Reminding readers that “it’s only a little snow,” the writer states that students should never panic in the face of a winter wonderland in Charlottesville.
In its last match before the ITA Team Indoor Championships, No. 15 Virginia lost a decisive Sunday dual against No. 10 Ohio State. The Buckeyes (2-0, 0-0 Big Ten) swept the Cavaliers (6-2, 0-0 ACC), taking the doubles point then quickly winning in straight sets on three singles courts, ending the match in just a minute over two hours.
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.
James Torgerson, WXTJ co-event director and second-year Data Science student, discusses WXTJ’s history, community and house shows.
Now entering the last stretch of the regular season, Virginia stands at a crossroads. What began as an exciting, explosive 6-0 run to start conference play has since mellowed out, defined by turbulent wins and hard-fought losses.