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(09/19/19 2:18am)
As Charlottesville local Grey Gresser walks into Cville Pride 2019, he recalls the many pride festivals he’s been to before and the journey that he has had with his identity. A year and a half ago, Gresser came out as transgender and continued to build bonds within the LGBTQ community, seeing people that he felt his story intertwined with.
(08/28/19 12:08am)
The first day of move-in consisted of new faces from all over the world, ready to embark on their University adventure. In celebration, the International Studies Office hosted their annual community barbecue Friday evening, inviting domestic and international students to get to know University professors and student leaders.
(04/24/19 7:26pm)
Nestled among the first-year dorms, Ern Commons was unusually filled with the smells of sushi, images of students throwing darts at a board and even more students huddled around an intense game of Kahoot — all trademarks of a quintessential festival, also known as Matsuri. Matsuri is a Japanese word that means “festival”, referencing a celebration with games, performances and food relating to Japanese culture.
(04/10/19 3:25am)
Alpas — a Filipino word — means “the unconfined” and is reflective of celebrating Filipino culture while addressing mental health concerns in the Asian American community. This was precisely what the Organization of the Young Filipino Americans provided the University community at their biggest cultural show this past Saturday.
(02/14/19 3:36am)
The University Programs Council hosts a plethora of events to enhance University student life, including movie screenings shown at Newcomb. From “A Star is Born” to “Green Book,” UPC has made it a priority to show a variety of movies to students free of charge to create nights of relaxation for all students.
(08/28/18 2:29am)
For many years, The Castle reigned as a classic late-night spot primarily for Old Dorms students to get a variety of snacks, like chips, burgers and sodas. But following this past year’s renovations, Bonnycastle is officially coming back with a twist — this is the first year The Castle will be operating as a vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free-friendly dining space.
(05/25/18 1:13pm)
John Bonvillian, an associate professor emeritus of psychology, passed away May 8 due to complications of pancreatic cancer at the University’s Medical Center. Former students and colleagues say he touched many through his professorship, research and kind, serving personality at the University.
(01/17/18 6:00am)
For many students at the University, the summer before their first semester brings back memories of choosing twin-sized bedsheets, double-checking that their roommate is buying the microwave and imagining their home in Charlottesville for the next four years. However, this year, first-year students were offered a new opportunity — to begin their college academic careers overseas in a pilot program entitled “U.Va. London First: Global Cultures in a World City.”
(12/04/17 6:49am)
On Nov. 14, Forbes released its reputed “30 Under 30” list for 2018, recognizing a group of young entrepreneurs excelling in various projects and ventures. This year, five University alumni made the lists, including Muzzammil Zaveri, Sam Bernstein, Chelsea Follett, Jeremy Martin and Kevin Eisenfrats.
(11/16/17 6:40am)
As the fall semester wraps up, the University turns its focus towards one of its most celebrated traditions — namely, Lighting of the Lawn. The event will take place Nov. 30 and will be centered around the theme “Be the Light.”
(09/07/17 5:19am)
Kathy McGruder, affectionately called “Ms. Kathy,” is known for her warm hugs and greetings as students enter the Fresh Food Company in Newcomb Hall. McGruder is often lauded by the University community for her kindness and energy, and others have recently taken notice too — specifically, Aramark’s Ring of Stars program. Aramark, which provides dining services to the University, recognizes 200 of its best employees from around the nation in its annual Ring of Stars program.
(07/05/17 10:49pm)
On Sunday, June 18, 2017, 52 Orientation Leaders moved into Gibbons to engage in a two-and-a-half-week training period to ultimately help new first-years assimilate to the college experience. As nearly every University student can attest, orientation is one of the first real experiences at the University to make bonds, get acquainted with the buildings and call the University a home, and Orientation Leaders are crucial in this process.
(02/20/17 8:05am)
Although many professors have a background in academia, students can also learn invaluable lessons from those who have worked in the professional workforce. Wyatt Andrews, a professor of practice in the Media Studies Department, has worked as a journalist for more than 40 years. After graduating from the University with a B.A. in Government and Foreign Affairs with honors in 1974, Andrews returned in the spring of 2016 to assist students in preparing to enter the media industry.
(02/06/17 5:31am)
Through the final week of January, Green Dot spread awareness about its organization and its mission to reduce violence pertaining to sexual assault, stalking and dating. Tabling across Grounds at locations like Newcomb Dining Hall and Observatory Hill Dining Room, Green Dot volunteers encouraged University students to get involved in the Green Dot movement.
(01/23/17 5:29am)
The day after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, a crowd of nearly 500,000 people — men and women alike — gathered in the nation’s capital to participate in the Women’s March on Washington. Many University students took part in the protest for women’s rights, marching from the southeast corner of the National Mall to the Washington Monument on Constitution Ave.
(12/05/16 2:31am)
While Thanksgiving signifies a time of togetherness and family, Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring a completely different element of consumerism to the holidays.
(11/14/16 5:27am)
The University’s “blue light” emergency phones were first installed 30 years ago, though they are still used and installed today. Long before cell phones, the blue lights served as a direct connection to the University Police Department. However, with the rise of cell phones, the tall blue towers have been used less frequently. Additionally, many students today do not fully understand the function of the lights and how to use them.
(10/24/16 2:27am)
Though the current state of affairs often elicits the shaking of heads and frowns, a new CIO on Grounds has made it its mission to change that. Unsung People, a new non-profit initiative, promotes kindness by collecting stories of random acts of kindness from around the world and sharing them on its website and other forms of social media.