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The University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is facing scrutiny from two online news publications after OpenTheBooks — a nonprofit organization dedicated to government transparency — reported that the University currently has 235 DEI-related employees, totalling $20 million in University spending. The University contests this report, claiming that these numbers are highly inflated.
Virginia men’s tennis traveled to Blacksburg Wednesday to face off against Virginia Tech in the Commonwealth Clash. The No. 2 Cavaliers (17-4, 9-0 ACC) had no problem remaining undefeated in conference play in their match with the Hokies (9-8, 2-7 ACC), earning a 6-1 victory and extending their winning streak to nine matches.
The story of men’s lacrosse offensive coordinator Kevin Cassese and Coach Lars Tiffany began two decades ago, at an off-the-beaten-track lacrosse program in New York. Their coaching relationship began in 2004 — the two young coaches met at Stony Brook, spending one season together before a 19-year interlude where they forged decorated but separate head coaching careers.
Amidst a unique election year, the Center for Politics’ spring interns have been keeping busy. Ranging from first- to fourth-years, the 20-student intern group has been an active part of the Center’s internal operations, studying politics in an effort to increase civic engagement among students.
Student Council members conducted their first meeting led by the 2024-25 executive board Tuesday, beginning the term by confirming five of the new executive board members. Student Council already confirmed Valentina Mendoza Gonzalez, president and third-year Batten student, Brookelyn Mitchell, vice president for administration and third-year College student, and Ryan Bowers, vice president for organizations and third-year Commerce student at a transition ceremony Sunday.
Harper Jones, the new chair of the University Judiciary Committee and third-year College student, began her term Monday with a list of priorities that most prominently includes the creation of an endowment to fund the UJC’s various initiatives. While creating an endowment may be Jones’ biggest project, initiatives to increase transparency regarding the UJC’s processes and boost engagement with the community are also key parts of her platform.
Tucked away in Charlottesville’s Belmont neighborhood lies a quaint Italian haven. Tavola marries the bucolic charm and timeless elegance of Italy’s countryside with a blend of innovative culinary twists. I was lucky enough to venture there with a friend, and I still find myself daydreaming about the uniquely modern Italian dining experience. Although Tavola lies at the pricier end of the spectrum, it is worth a visit — the chefs merge classic Italian artistry with modern creativity in a way that keeps visitors eagerly anticipating their return.
Members of the Faculty Senate, an administrative body designed to represent faculty, have expressed concerns that the Senate does not adequately represent all of the University’s faculty members. Another concern amongst representatives to the Faculty Senate is a lack of awareness about the Senate’s purpose and procedures. Senators are considering ways to increase the visibility of the Senate within the University community at large.
Laura Howard, newly elected chair of the Honor Committee and third-year College student, said she plans to lead the Committee with an emphasis on understanding and fairness. Previously serving as vice chair for hearings, Howard was elected chair at the recent Committee retreat at Graves Mountain Lodge and said that she is dedicated to being more considerate of the diverse narratives of accused students. Howard hopes to promote compassion and fairness in all steps of case-processing, through collecting accurate data and starting conversations with underrepresented groups on Grounds.
Some of the most beautiful songs incorporate references to literature in their lyrics, connecting artforms across time, genre and culture to express universally felt emotions, and to build on what authors have written in their books. When the most artful singers and songwriters put music to these allusions, they are crafting a sonic blend of pop culture, personal experience and historical events. Immerse yourself in this lyrical library with a playlist for the books.
Having just kicked off the outdoor season March 23 at the Virginia Opener, Virginia track and field brought nothing short of its best to one of the largest and most stacked collegiate meets in the country — the Raleigh Relays. From Thursday to Saturday in Raleigh, N.C., the Cavaliers recorded four school records and 23 personal bests.
Virginia women’s lacrosse traveled to Durham, N.C. Saturday for an ACC game against Duke. Entering off the back of a 15-14 loss to No. 7 Syracuse March 23, the Cavaliers (9-3, 3-3 ACC) couldn’t find their rhythm against the Blue Devils (8-5, 3-3 ACC) either — the final score was 15-10 in favor of Duke, marking the team’s first loss to an unranked opponent this season.
Editor's note: This is a humor article published April 1 by The Cavalier Daily's Editorial Board in observance of April Fool's Day.
Following the release of lead hit singles “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM” and “16 CARRIAGES,” the world was awaiting the release of “COWBOY CARTER” — Beyoncé’s eighth studio album — with bated breath. It seemed that the album would mark a distinct shift to country music, breaking from much of Beyoncé’s previous discography, which has included genres such as R&B, pop and house music.
Student Council representatives welcomed third-year Batten student Valentina Mendoza Gonzalez, third-year College student Brookelyn Mitchell and third-year Commerce student Ryan Bowers — Student Council president, vice president for administration and vice president for organizations, respectively — into their new roles at a transition ceremony in the Rotunda’s Dome Room Sunday.
For better or for worse, we’ve finally reached April — just over a month left of school. As the academic year winds down, the workload is increasingly revving up ahead of finals. Juggling extracurriculars, classes and self-care is much more difficult than it was in early March, with calendars overflowing with to-dos and “absolutely don’t-forgets.” It may not feel like it now, but we will conquer the rest of this semester, one day at a time. Here are a few ways to help get through these last few weeks of the academic year.
Following wins against both Liberty and James Madison Tuesday and Wednesday, Virginia softball traveled to Villanova for a two-game series Friday and Saturday. The Cavaliers (24-10, 7-5 ACC) hadn’t played the Wildcats (18-14, 9-0 Big East) since 2004 before the series-opening game Friday, but they delivered with a pair of wins. Virginia shut down Villanova’s offensive attack in both games, only allowing the hosts to score three total runs.
Virginia took on Duke this weekend for a conference series in Durham, N.C. After coming in with a six-game win streak, the No. 9 Cavaliers (22-6, 7-5 ACC) were unable to deliver against the No. 11 Blue Devils (20-8, 6-6 ACC), losing two of the three games.
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