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(03/29/24 4:59am)
In the 1960s and 70s, the women’s rights movement and the gay rights movement began to create safe spaces. These spaces were then incorporated into the daily life of universities as both clearly delineated physical spaces and identity-based student organizations. Over the past few years, however, these spaces have become increasingly politicized as conservatives critique what they incorrectly perceive to be the institutional pampering of Gen-Z snowflakes. It is undeniably clear that conservatives have misunderstood the nature and mission of safe spaces — they are not bubble wrap for “sheltered” students. Rather, they carve out places in which different identity-based groups experience the support which has always been afforded to white heterosexual men in all other spaces.
(03/23/24 1:55am)
Virginia faced off against James Madison in an in-state battle Wednesday at Klöckner Stadium. The No. 9 Cavaliers (9-1, 3-1 ACC) put together an impressive performance to send the No. 6 Dukes (7-2, 1-0 AAC) packing by a score of 12-8, headlined by an impressive five-goal performance from freshman attacker Jenna DiNardo. The defensive efforts were led by senior defender Maggie Bostain, who had three caused turnovers as well as a ground ball, while sophomore goaltender Mel Josephson tallied 11 saves, marking her sixth game this season with a double-digit save count.
(03/28/24 7:53am)
When Virginia men’s basketball bows out of the postseason, it usually goes out with a bang — elimination at the hands of a 16-seed, on a buzzer beater or in back-to-back overtimes against underdogs. This year, Coach Tony Bennett’s team went out with a whimper. Virginia’s season ended March 19 in Dayton, Ohio as Colorado State charged to a 67-42 win in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. The Cavaliers continued their run of tournament failure since the 2019 National Championship — having either missed the tournament entirely or gotten eliminated in its first game — for the fourth year in a row.
(03/23/24 6:56pm)
Already 21 games into the 2024 season, Virginia baseball has racked up a significant sample size of contests to analyze. Having jumped out to a 9-0 start and then continuing to win big games, one might think that the No. 14 Cavaliers (17-4, 3-3 ACC) are in a great spot to make a run for both the ACC Championship and a return trip to Omaha, Neb. for the College Baseball World Series. While that might be the case, Virginia’s pitching woes will make those potential accomplishments a lot harder to come by.
(03/27/24 3:30am)
7 Day Junior has opened a new location on West Main Street, replacing the Carytown Tobacco store which previously occupied the lot. The owners of the West Main Street Carytown Tobacco sold the location to 7 Day Junior earlier this month and, after a brief move-in period, the store is now open for business.
(03/22/24 5:33am)
After barely making the NCAA Tournament as one of the penultimate seeds Sunday, Virginia (23-11, 13-7 ACC) had to round up the troops and head to Dayton, Ohio for their opening matchup Tuesday night against Colorado State (26-10, 10-8 MW) in the First Four. From the moment of tipoff, frayed offensive schemes and Colorado State’s unceasing guard play meant that the forecast remained dire the whole way for the Cavaliers — they fell 67- 42 in one of the least competitive games in Virginia’s recent tournament memory.
(04/13/24 5:28am)
One word stood out when analysts Daniel Jeremiah and Peter Schrager discussed former Virginia wide receiver Malik Washington at the NFL Combine in early March — “fun.” Both NFL Network analysts described him as “fun to watch” during the wide receiver workouts of the NFL Draft. Although a short evaluation of the player, it is altogether accurate. Washington is a player that is always open, even when he is covered by multiple players. Washington beats the defender with his route-running ability, or Washington beats perfect coverage. Hoping for ample opportunities on a talented professional squad, there are a few likely landing spots.
(04/17/24 4:05pm)
In 2015, the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights released an investigation, in which they found that the University failed to adequately prevent a sexually hostile environment or respond promptly to cases of sexual violence. This prompted the University to begin community-wide education regarding sexual violence with a mandatory education module. Since then, before students matriculate, they are required to complete a module designed to prevent sexual harassment and violence on Grounds. The requirement of the module laudably demonstrates the University’s desire to take serious steps towards preventing violence within our community.
(03/26/24 7:01pm)
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(03/21/24 5:11am)
UAs a part of its ongoing Judiciary Week, a week of programming that aims to increase student trust in the University Judiciary Committee, the Committee held its first ever public, hazing mock trial Monday. The mock trial was an attempt to increase transparency surrounding how UJC processes hazing cases. With the intent to both inform and entertain, the hypothetical student organization “Dumbledore’s Army” was found guilty of hazing and sanctioned by a UJC trial panel, putting the typically private UJC case process on full display.
(04/14/24 3:02am)
As the typical mid- to late-semester buzz emanates through Grounds, it feels all but necessary to be focused on the here and now. However, it’s undoubtedly more fun to take a look at the people from the “here and back then” — the history of those from Virginia. The stories of all of our Virginia predecessors are important, but the most fascinating ones are of the famed. Take a deep dive with me into the histories of some famous Virginians.
(03/22/24 5:38am)
As spring arrives on Grounds and students flock to the Lawn with picnic blankets, guitars and frisbees, graduate College student Santiago Pinto heads up the steps of the Rotunda carrying a less recognizable object — a Cyr wheel.
(03/21/24 5:48am)
After a disjointed opening, No. 4 Virginia men's lacrosse (7-1, 0-0 ACC) emerged from halftime rejuvenated, dumping in nine third-quarter goals Tuesday at Klöckner Stadium and sailing to a 16-10 victory over Albany (2-5, 1-0 America East). The monstrous third quarter displayed all of Virginia’s trademark offensive power and cemented a pair of individual records.
(03/21/24 5:44am)
The University offered admission to 1,993 regular decision applicants March 15, bringing the overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 to 16.38 percent. This marks a slight increase in acceptance rate from last year, when the University accepted a total of 9,190 students out of 56,439 total applicants for an acceptance rate of 16.2 percent.
(03/22/24 5:23am)
Student Council members approved 17 student organizations for Contracted Independent Organization status at a general body meeting Tuesday. Organizations spanned across several spheres, from cultural and identity-based groups, such as the Traditional Chinese Dance Team, to arts and entertainment, such as the Bluegrass club. Student Council also heard a presentation from Madison House members, amended bylaws for its Endowment Advisory Council and approved changes to Student Activities Fee guidelines.
(03/20/24 4:38am)
The University Judiciary Committee elected their executive committee for its next term Sunday. The new leadership will take over April 1 and serve until the same date next year.
(03/21/24 4:55am)
After a disappointing series loss to open ACC play against unranked Miami last weekend, No. 14 Virginia baseball bounced back to win two out of three games against No. 7 Wake Forest at Disharoon Park this weekend. The Cavaliers (16-4, 3-3 ACC) took the series opener and walked off their third match over the Demon Deacons (13-6, 2-4 ACC), though they dropped Saturday’s contest 9-3. Despite the net positive outcome, Virginia yielded 29 runs to Wake Forest — proof of both a highly resilient offense and pitchers still seeking answers on the mound.
(03/30/24 12:52am)
This month, students have begun to find themselves entrenched in the spirit of spring on Grounds, whether it is an afternoon spent throwing a football on the Lawn or simply enjoying the flowers newly sprouting from trees. For sports fans across the globe, however, the new colors and warm temperatures mean another equally bright and enthralling event — MLB Opening Day. This prospect is especially exciting for fans of Virginia baseball — Cavalier alums from the past decade are fighting far and wide to prove to their respective organizations that they are capable of either remaining in or climbing to the heights of the big leagues.
(03/23/24 3:32am)
As the weather warms up and the cloudless sky becomes a more permanent fixture over the Rotunda, it is safe to assume that students will be spending more time outside. Whether doing work in a garden, laying out on the Lawn with friends or — perhaps most pertinent to the theme of this playlist — spending their Sundays at the farmers’ market, these songs provide the perfect soundtrack to underscore the sweetness of endless days in the warm spring sun.
(04/20/24 9:32pm)
As Grounds warms up and all the trees you forgot about over the winter suddenly start blooming, pollen won’t be the only allergen swarming the Rotunda — it’s time to add crowds of disgruntled high schoolers to the mix. Now that Grounds no longer resembles a Neoclassical version of District 12 from “The Hunger Games,” every academically beaten-down junior in high school is being dragged to the University by their parents.