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(04/21/25 12:00pm)
1950sApril 24, 1952“Restored Gardens Given University By Garden Club”The Garden Club of Virginia restored five University gardens to match Thomas Jefferson’s original plan for the Academical Village. The presentation ceremony occurred at Cabell Hall — now Old Cabell Hall — and the gardens’ opening coincided with the advent of Historic Garden Week. 1960sApril 26, 1963“GARDEN WEEK: Historic Homes Opened to Public”By Warren SmallVirginia State Garden Week, an initiative which began in 1929, opened up historic homes and gardens to visitors across the state. Among those open were the University’s Pavilion gardens and the President’s House, as well as Monticello and Monroe’s Ash Lawn. The University supplied labor to re-plant and restore a few gardens and homes. 1970sApril 26, 1979“Garden Week blooms outside and in”By Judy BrownPhotos by Ed FisherHistoric Garden Week in 1979 saw 44 garden clubs participate across Virginia, with the University offering tours of the homes and gardens on the Lawn. These tours, which the article states were used for the fundraising of restoration projects across the state, raised about $100,000 annually. Tickets could be purchased for individual homes at $2 a piece, with an eight-house block ticket costing $8. 1980sApril 22, 1981“Earth Day: high price for neglect”By Herbert BormannCartoon by Jim Canavan Herbert Bormann, a Yale University Environmental Sciences faculty member, argued in this guest column that more Americans must accept the high cost of green energy, which he says takes the form of “higher electric bills, more expensive cars, more careful disposal of toxic wastes and numerous other restrictions… some of which we don’t even understand yet.” He urged citizens to support leaders who approach environmentalism thoughtfully and responsibly, arguing that a failure to do so could lead to irreparable environmental harm.
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1950sApril 10, 1953“History of Easters Weekend Dates Back to 1830’s Dances” By Jess WillardThe Easters Weekend tradition originated in 1827 when University students started taking dancing lessons from professors on Grounds. “Dancing weekends,” as they were called, became an integral part of the social scene, making a comeback after they were initially banned due to rowdiness. Easters, which aligns with Thomas Jefferson’s birthday, became the largest dance weekend on Grounds.1960sApril 13, 1962“Weekend Is Marked By Variety” By Fred HiltonThis year’s Easters Weekend was marked by the “invasion” of women on Grounds and student enjoyment of “various colored and flavored beverages.” Events included an Easters Dance with music from the Billy May band, fraternity parties and a range of events celebrating Founder’s Day. 1960sApril 9, 1965“Easters Revelry Started By PK-German Dance, Fraternity Combo Blasts” By Jim LewisThe legendary Chuck Berry visited Grounds to play at an Easters Weekend dance in Memorial Gym. The weekend also included another concert the following day, as well as a myriad of fraternity parties and the annual game between varsity and alumni footballers held in Scott Stadium. 1970sApril 11, 1978“Easters party causes damage to Grounds” By Todd ShieldsPhotos by Alan AshmanUniversity police arrested 12 non-students after major vandalism of University property during Easters Weekend parties. Damages include a 15-foot chunk of the serpentine wall behind Pavilion IX getting knocked out, a plugged water fountain that flooded Gilmer Hall, power cuts to Alderman Road dormitory and attempted fires in the Alderman Road area. 1980sApril 7, 1983“Weekends face unwarranted cancellation” By Jonathan P. HartzerPhotos by Alan MartinIn an opinion piece, Jonathan P. Hartzer wrote that the University administration was far too controlling of the school’s social life, specifically with the deans’ handling of fraternities. According to Hartzer, by deciding to cancel Easters Weekend in order to mitigate risks, the University indirectly harms social tradition, alumni attendance and businesses on the Corner. He claimed that while regulation is important for safety, completely shutting down a decades-long tradition may cause more harm than good. 1990sApril 13, 1999“Fight for your right to party”By Chris NehlsNehls argues that the “big weekend” of partying has died at the University. After Easters was banned due to dangerous behavior, the party weekend started to diminish at the University. According to Nehls, this weekend tradition, when well-regulated within the ISC and IFC, is crucial to student happiness and serves as a release from the pressures of student life.
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1950sMarch 29, 1957“Weis Reviews Current Punch and Julep Show”By Charles WeisIn a review of University theatrical club Punch and Julep’s musical comedy “A Very Special Occasion,” writer Charles Weis gave particular praise to the actors playing “stock” characters for managing to make potentially boring parts engaging. While he listed small issues with many parts of the production, he ultimately enjoyed the performance, describing it as “a good show.”1960sMarch 28, 1961“Glee Club Concert Very Successful”By Richmond CrinkleyCavalier Daily writer Richmond Crinkley reviewed the University Glee Club’s joint concert with the Emory University Women’s Chorale, praising the former’s performance while criticizing the latter’s. He requested that any future joint concerts be held with “more competent” women’s choruses.1970sMarch 27, 1975“‘Comic Classic’ Of Another Life, Age”By Mitchel EilPhotos by Chuck FadelyWhile reviewer Mitchel Eil wrote that he found the Virginia Players’ production of “The Country Wife” entertaining, he noted the difficulties of adapting a play centered in 17th century England into the modern day. Eil described the actors’ performances as “varied,” adding that nearly every performer laughed too much.1980sMarch 30, 1987“Washington Ballet featured premieres”By Gayle MorrellCartoon by Lori CallahanThe Washington Ballet premiered three productions at the Culbreth Theater — Choo-San Goh’s “Variations Serieuses” and “Configurations” and George Balanchine’s “Scotch Symphony.” Morrell and the audience at large thoroughly enjoyed both “Configurations” and “Scotch Symphony,” with Morrell especially praising the lead dancers. “Variations Serieuses” was less well-received, although it was praised as a calmer alternative to the more intense ballets of the night.1990sMarch 27, 1998“‘Guys and Dolls’ work hard to prepare for FYP opening night”By Geoffery MaurerPhotos by Ann Marie CzabanThis article examined the work that goes into putting on a First Year Players production, from auditions to closing night. Maurer interviewed the directors, producer, co-vocal director and actors about their role in the production, giving specific attention to the time and effort that a musical demands. 2000sMarch 30, 2006“Best Jazz on D’earth”By Christina McArthurPhotos by Michael Grogan A faculty jazz quintet performed songs representing New Orleans’ influence on the jazz world and music at large. Bassist Pete Spaar, whose family hailed from New Orleans, urged students to remember the city and its people after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The band paid tribute to New Orleans’s cultural impact with songs from Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet and The Meters.
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1950sMarch 13, 1957“Apple Petitions To Run For College President” Third-year College student Dave Apple filed a petition to put his name on the ballot for the College presidential election as an independent. This marked the first time in many years that a student unaffiliated with the University’s political parties garnered enough support to have their name listed on the ballot. Supported by a number of student groups, Apple hoped to beat out the candidates from the Skull and Keys and Lambda Pi parties.1960sMarch 10, 1965“Caucuses Select College Candidates Tonight” The two political societies at the University, the Skull and Keys and the Sceptre Society, held caucuses in the Newcomb Ballroom and Cabell Hall to determine the nominees for the College’s Student Council elections. Attendance at recent caucuses had increased, averaging over 200 attendees that year.1970sMarch 16, 1972“The Compromise” A group known as Students for Responsible Change and the Honor Committee reached an agreement following backlash over a proposed dual sanction referendum. Originally in opposition to this referendum, Student for Responsible Change had previously urged students not to vote at all, arguing that the Honor Committee should not present students with an “all-or-nothing” choice between a single and dual sanction system.1980sMarch 15, 1989“Council election to end Thursday”By Karl FitzgeraldStudent Council passed a new resolution to prevent the election for Student Council vice president for service and finance from continuing beyond a third run-off election. Second-year College representatives Reggie Aggarwal and Lee Barnes voiced their frustrations regarding the election, stating that the many run-offs were diminishing interest in Student Council. 1990sMarch 5, 1996“Violations continue to plague election”By Michael AndersonPhotos by Sunjae JimBayne Johnson, candidate for Student Council president, voiced concerns over allegations of his opponent’s illegal campaigning and the validity of the election process. A member of Student Council presidential candidate Scott Fishman’s team was accused of intimidating voters at the ballot box, encouraging discussion about the importance of good sportsmanship during elections. 2000sMarch 1, 2007“Students elect Tilton president”By Franny CornellussonAfter five run-off elections, third-year College student Lauren Tilton was elected Student Council president. Despite her previous lack of Student Council experience, Tilton promised to “learn quickly” and “truly…represent the student body”.
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1950sFeb. 25, 1956“Tracy McGregor Room Contains Treasury of First Editions”By Ruth E. CoplanThis article discusses Shannon Library’s Tracy W. McGregor Room, which opened to the public in 1939 after the eponymous donor gifted the University a collection of rare books and first editions. Then valued at approximately $250,000, the collection, which includes an inscribed copy of Dickens’ “Great Expectations,” now resides at the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library. 1960sFeb. 27, 1962“Award Given to Faulkner”The National Institute of Arts and Letters honored acclaimed author William Faulkner, who worked as writer-in-residence at the University in 1958 and 1959, with the Gold Medal for Fiction. This was far from Faulkner’s first accolade — he received the Howells Medal of the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1950, as well as won the Nobel Prize in 1951.1970sFeb. 26, 1973“Alan B. Williamson: Teaching ‘To Prove Myself As A Writer’”By Robert GoldbergPhotos by Dan GroganIn this interview, Alan B. Williamson, resident poet and assistant English professor, said that his career as an academic was largely a way to fund his creative writing endeavors. The Harvard and Haverford College graduate also discussed a then-unpublished book about the poet Robert Lowell, whom he studied under in graduate school. 1980sFeb. 29, 1981“Committee approves extra Clemons hours”By Warren TurnerThe University Library Committee approved an extension to Clemons Library’s night hours for the end of the Spring 1981 semester, changing the library’s closing time from 1:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. The change would cost the Alumni Association $700, and Alumni Association Activities Director Gilbert Sullivan said the organization planned to decide whether or not to reprise the extended hours in the future based on how many students made use of the extra time. 1990sFeb. 26, 1991“Angelou discusses education”By Karen LoewPhotos by Jean-Paul MolyneauxRenowned writer and poet Maya Angelou gave an address to a full crowd in Old Cabell Hall, in which she spoke on education, literature and her own life and writing. Angelou encouraged men and women of all racial identities to study Black American literature and urged attendees to find as many opportunities as possible to laugh.2000sFeb. 25, 2005“Kevin Guilfoile’s first novel impresses despite poor character development”By Leon ChenThis book review of Kevin Guilfoile’s first novel, “Cast of Shadows,” describes the book as “impressive” but criticizes its clunky prose and number of characters. The novel, which is set in a future with feasible human cloning, sees a clone search for his ‘father’ inside of a massive multiplayer online role-playing game.
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1950sFebruary 10, 1954“Valentine Greetings Change From Traditional Sweetness” By Karl B. Knust, Jr.In 1954, The Cavalier Daily reported on a new trend — students were shifting from traditional, romantic Valentine’s Day cards to more comical options to give out to your friends. These cards would include anything from cheesy and insulting rhymes to an ape with movable thumbs-down arms.1960sFebruary 13, 1962“Valentine’s Day Tradition Expands Over The Years” This retrospective piece explores the history of Valentine’s Day and how it grew into an international phenomenon. The author outlines each milestone in the development of the holiday, including a letter sent by a martyred Roman priest in 271 A.D. and the first known English-language Valentine’s Day message in 1684. 1970sFebruary 14, 1979“V-Day volume valued” By Mark HuffordIn this article from 1979, local shops discuss the business that Valentine’s Day brings, with the intensity of the Valentine’s Day rush steadily increasing over the years. Overall, thousands of roses and floral bouquets had been sold that year, as well as countless baked treats and conversation hearts. One student even purchased $70 worth of flowers which equates to about $300 today.1980sFeb. 14, 1986“HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY” In a one-and-a-half page spread, The Cavalier Daily compiled Valentine’s Day notes sent in by readers. The messages, which convey romantic and platonic well-wishes alike, are addressed to significant others, friends, roommates and siblings. 1990sFebruary 12, 1999“Singles find alternatives to Valentine’s Day” By Mandy LockePhotos by Tengku BaharTired of the constant stigma around being single on Valentine’s Day, single students decided to rebrand Valentine’s Day as Single’s Pride Day or Single’s Awareness Day. Instead of falling into the stereotype of moping around all day, students made plans to celebrate singleness by focusing on other important types of love in their lives, especially friendship. The Women’s Center also put on the first annual Alternative Valentine’s Day which included two contests: “Top Ten Reasons Why It’s Great to be Single” and “Worst Date Ever,” as well as a showing of the movie Heathers.2000sFeb. 16, 2004“Conversation hearts” By Meghan Moran, Michelle Jamrisko and Hannah WoolfStudents shared their Valentine’s Day experiences in a series of interviews. While some partook in romantic dinners, others made the most of their holidays by going out with friends, watching movies and enjoying live music.
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1950sFebruary 7, 1958“University Student Is Overseas Date Bureau”By Buzz RingleBill Bartsch, a third year graduate student, put a notice for penpals in a Swedish magazine while studying in University of Stockholm as a Fullbright scholar. Having forgotten about it, he was surprised to find hundreds of letters from interested women when he returned to the University. Overwhelmed by the response, he sought the help of his fellow students to take some of the women off of his hands.1960sFeb. 3, 1965“Gravitation calculation attempted” Professors of physics and aerospace engineering began work on a project examining gravitational phenomena, backed by a $100,000 grant from NASA. The professors, who aimed to measure gravitational attraction over time, hoped to measure the gravitational constant on Earth with new levels of precision.1970s February 6, 1976 “University – 1914” No Author
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1940sJanuary 30, 1942“‘Cavalier Ladies’ Form Social Organization at University”No AuthorUntil 1970, the University was an all-male college. During this period, the wives of students took it upon themselves to create a social organization called the “Cavalier Ladies.” Wanting to become more acquainted with one another, they planned many activities such as gymnastic classes, dances, and bridge parties.1960sFebruary 1, 1961“Madison Hall Renovations to House Extension, YMCA”By Bill MoffettPhotos by HallMadison Hall was undergoing renovations in Feb. 1961 to create office space for the Young Men’s Christian Association and the University’s Division of Extension and General Studies. The DEGS offices had previously been located on the first floor of New Cabell Hall, and the move was expected to free up enough space to create roughly 15 new classrooms in the building.1970sFebruary 1, 1979“Dance marathon has much to offer”By Andrew KingstonThe first annual dance marathon held by Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity and the Inter-Sorority Council occurred in 1978 and was a huge success with 44 couple participants and raised almost $17,000 for Madison House and Jeff Beaton. For two days straight the couples had to remain in Memorial Gym, dancing until they dropped. For the second annual marathon, the hope was to raise $25,000 for Madison House and the Central Virginia Child Development Association.1980sJanuary 29, 1988“Students relate Soviet Union experiences” By Louis GoodsonStudents who participated in a University-sponsored study abroad program in the Soviet Union over winter break recounted their experiences, which included visits to Moscow and St. Petersburg, which was known at that time as Leningrad. They reflected on the ways in which life in the USSR — including shopping, festival celebrations and television broadcasts — were similar and dissimilar to their own experiences in the United States.1990sFebruary 2, 1998“New Bodo’s to open … soon”By Nikolai SawyerNot wanting to rush success, Bodo’s Bagels former owner Brian Fox adhered to his original schedule for building the new location on the Corner, despite students eagerly anticipating easier access to their bagels. Although the restaurant was originally planned to open in 1998 after two years of construction, it ultimately opened its doors in 2005, taking nearly a decade to complete. The mural inside depicting the University and town was painted by his daughter. 2000sJanuary 31, 2002“Concerto for One”By Acacia GaskiUniversity students and Charlottesville community members, whether musically-inclined or not, loved to play a grand piano in Newcomb Hall. The main lounge where the piano was housed served as a place of respite for students, with some coming to practice their skills as pianists and others visiting just to appreciate the music.
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1940sJanuary 25, 1943“Cavaliers Trounce Carolina 4½ To 3½”No AuthorThe University’s boxing team triumphed over the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill after a series of bouts, with a final score of 4 ½ to 3 ½. While the score was tight, two decisive technical knockouts from Virginia boxers Milt Parlow and Willie Barnett ensured a Cavalier victory.
(10/24/24 5:14am)
After over a year of planning and deliberation, construction is now underway on a new center for the University’s Karsh Institute of Democracy, which will be located on the Ivy Corridor and will also provide programming space for the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy. The center, which has a total project budget of $82 million, will serve as a hub for work promoting democratic ideals and values and will host events, conferences and film screenings, according to University spokesperson Bethanie Glover.
(09/30/24 3:59am)
Despite a 2023 Supreme Court decision banning race-conscious admissions at U.S. colleges and universities, the racial makeup of the University’s Class of 2028 is similar to the year before, according to data obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request by The Cavalier Daily. Other demographic splits — including gender, in-state and out-of-state status and first-generation status — also remained relatively consistent with demographic data from the Class of 2027.
(09/22/24 11:57pm)
University administrators have hired litigation firm Williams & Connolly to conduct an independent review of accusations of workplace and financial misconduct by top U.Va. Health and School of Medicine administrators, according to University Spokesperson Brian Coy. In a statement to The Cavalier Daily, Coy said that the University has worked with Williams & Connolly in the past, but did not specify when or under what circumstances, noting that the University typically does not comment on legal matters.
(09/06/24 11:28pm)
In an email statement sent to the University community Friday, University President Jim Ryan and Ian Baucom, executive vice president and provost, wrote that an unknown individual vandalized an Israeli flag hanging in Rouss-Robertson Hall, home to the University’s McIntire School of Commerce. According to the email, University administrators are overseeing an investigation to identify the culprit and have filed a police report.
(09/03/24 8:22pm)
As the University begins the fall semester, students and faculty looking to eat on Grounds might notice some changes to the University's dining options — namely, new restaurants in the recently-constructed Gaston House, changing meal stations and all-you-can-eat options at Runk Dining Hall and new meal exchange options at Crossroads in Observatory Hill.
(07/04/24 9:37pm)
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the appointment of five new members to the University’s Board of Visitors Friday. The new members are Dan Brody, Class of 1973 alumnus and president of medical software company Health Data Services, Marvin Gilliam Jr., University alumnus and former coal mining executive, David Okonkwo, University alumnus and director of Neurotrauma Clinical Trials Center at the University of Pittsburgh, David Webb, class of 1982 alumnus and real estate executive, and Porter Wilkinson, Class of 2007 alumna and chief of staff to the regents at the Smithsonian. Their terms will last until June 30, 2028.
(06/30/24 3:42am)
With their airy texture and bright flavor, these lemon cookies are the perfect warm weather dessert. This recipe is quick and easy, ideal for anyone looking for a tasty treat that encapsulates the vibrant feeling of summer.
(06/09/24 5:55am)
The Board of Visitors Committee on the University of Virginia’s College at Wise approved a new Master of Technology Management & Data Analytics program and heard updates on Wise’s fall enrollment statistics and retention rates at its meeting Friday. The Committee also voted to reappoint four members of the University of Virginia’s College at Wise Board, which advises the Chancellor and oversees the development of the College, for a second term.
(06/08/24 1:46am)
The Board of Visitors’ Academic and Student Life Committee heard updates on the ongoing implementation of a new advising software for undergraduate students, as well as an improved advising system for the College of Arts and Sciences, at its meeting Thursday. College Dean Christa Acampora also presented on the progress of the Task Force on Religious Diversity and Belonging, which was created in December with the mission of better understanding the experience of religious students and faculty at the University.
(05/21/24 1:22am)
Colorful balloons stood out against an overcast sky as graduating students of the Class of 2024 streamed down the Lawn Saturday for the first day of final exercises. The morning ceremony included remarks from speakers including University President Jim Ryan and Psychology Prof. Daniel Willingham, and was followed by department-specific ceremonies in the afternoon and evening.
(05/10/24 9:17pm)
The Charlottesville Police Department responded to a shots fired incident Thursday at approximately 10:54 p.m. on the 700 block of Walker Square, per a community alert sent by Timothy Longo, chief of the University Police Department and vice president for security and safety.
